One of the fun things about being deployed is that I get be the resident expert on all issues health related. Many deployed soldiers look at their time away as the perfect opportunity to lose weight or to get in great shape. I have very little credibility in most areas, but my mates turn to me for their fitness questions.
There are a great number of aspects that affect one's health. Food, supplements, rest, hydration, and exercise to name a few. In the exercise department I am an admitted Crossfit fan. I had done, taught, implemented, and experimented with hundreds of fitness programs and nothing produces the same level of results as Crossfit. I was thrilled today as my 3pm (1500) class was once again packed with people ready to learn. My thanks to all of my assistant instructors that helped with proper form in a WOD (workout of the day) that we dubbed: SHERIFF
FIVE ROUNDS of
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Cleans
6 Front Squats
3 Push Press
(consecutively without setting the bar down)
Some "technical" Crossfit Wisdom:
CrossFit is all about INTENSITY!
It is a common misconception that heart rate is equivalent to intensity. Heart rate can be a factor contributing to intensity; however the two are not analogous.
Intensity = Power = Work / Time = (Force x Distance) / Time
CrossFit emphasizes the use of functional movements because of their unique capacity to be performed at relatively high intensities (more work in less time). During a WOD we move relatively large loads, long distances, very quickly! You can squat, dead-lift, and push-press more weight, longer distances, in much less time than you can performing a bicep curl, lateral raise, or a leg extension.
"Intensity is the independent variable most commonly associated with optimizing return."
Increasing VO2 max, metabolizing fat, building muscle, getting stronger, and getting faster are all intensity dependent. Therefore, performing more work in less time will increase your strength, fitness, and overall health!
Relatively high intensities can only be reached through functional movements. CrossFit training demands relatively high intensities, hence our emphasis on functional exercise. How high is a relatively high intensity? The relative level of an individual's power output is based solely upon that individual's psychological and physical tolerance.
CrossFit forges elite fitness, but not exclusive fitness. This program is not designed to cater only to super athletes. Anyone can benefit from CrossFit training based on operating at the appropriate intensity.
It is a common misconception that heart rate is equivalent to intensity. Heart rate can be a factor contributing to intensity; however the two are not analogous.
Intensity = Power = Work / Time = (Force x Distance) / Time
CrossFit emphasizes the use of functional movements because of their unique capacity to be performed at relatively high intensities (more work in less time). During a WOD we move relatively large loads, long distances, very quickly! You can squat, dead-lift, and push-press more weight, longer distances, in much less time than you can performing a bicep curl, lateral raise, or a leg extension.
"Intensity is the independent variable most commonly associated with optimizing return."
Increasing VO2 max, metabolizing fat, building muscle, getting stronger, and getting faster are all intensity dependent. Therefore, performing more work in less time will increase your strength, fitness, and overall health!
Relatively high intensities can only be reached through functional movements. CrossFit training demands relatively high intensities, hence our emphasis on functional exercise. How high is a relatively high intensity? The relative level of an individual's power output is based solely upon that individual's psychological and physical tolerance.
CrossFit forges elite fitness, but not exclusive fitness. This program is not designed to cater only to super athletes. Anyone can benefit from CrossFit training based on operating at the appropriate intensity.
1 comment:
Seems like I missed a good one. See you this afternoon.
George
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