Thursday – June 26th, 2014

Motivation

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“Fear Management”  is  the main topic that Tony Blauer speaks about in his SPEAR (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response) self defense program.  SPEAR is a concept that we are all naturally hard wired to avoid danger.  We instinctively move away and raise our hands to protect our head when we perceive danger.  Tony has incorporated his system into CrossFit because of the commonality of movements.  But that is not what I’m hear to talk about.  I’m here to talk about the topic of “fear management.”  Why do we freeze while attempting a box jump that is just an inch higher than the height we just successfully jumped?  Why does a lift all of a sudden seem impossible to accomplish when it is just a few pounds heavier then a lift we have done?  Why do people not fight back when faced with a physical attack or threat?  Founder of CrossFit, Greg Glassman, says it is because we are afraid to lose.  I would have to agree.  We begin to doubt our abilities which freezes our neurological response.  The muscle won’t react because the mind doesn’t believe it can win.  CrossFit allows us to practice our fear management skills.  We allow ourselves to be successful.  We plan and get better at a variety of movements.  How would you react if you were attacked?