In the 80’s and 90’s working out involved isolation and bodybuilding style movements. Bodybuilders of this era had one focus, training to look a certain way. CrossFit helped create a shift in that paradigm and modern science has shown us a better approach. Performance became more important than appearance. That is why I choose to train movements rather than muscle groups. Learning full body movements such as presses, squats, and deadlifts, the body learns the safe and correct way to move. Rather than performing an exercise to change the way a person looks exercises were selected to help us perform better. Ask a 70-year-old man if he would rather be able to curl a heavy dumbbell or get out of bed without back pain every day. Whether you’re a soccer mom, businessman, or a marathoner, performance should not come second to appearance.