Monday, November 02, 2009

CrossFit Sydney "Attrition?"

CrossFit Conditioning
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CFHQ WOD

Negative Split
4Rds

800m
3min rest

Record splits

ENDURANCE WOD

Choose ONE of the Following sports:

Swim: SC:2x6 min, LC: 3x6min, U: 4x6min,Rest 2 min Between intervals

Bike: SC: 2x12 min LC:3x12min, U: 4x12min Rest 2 min Between intervals

Run:SC: 2x10min,LC: 3x10min, U: 4x10min, Rest 2 min Between intervals

C2: SC: 2x7min,LC: 3x7min,U: 4x7min: Rest 2 min Between intervals

Cover as much distance as possible on each interval.

STRENGTH WOD

Snatch
Heavy Single

C&J
Heavy Single

Back Squat
77%x2x4

3Sets
Standing Plate Twist x30
Sit Ups x25
Reverse Hyper extension x20


Attrition

The CrossFit method places individuals into routines that impose pressure to perform against time or loads. Tasks are set, and the goal is to complete them in best time, best form, best load possible. At some stage regardless of previous experience, fitness levels etc, attrition sets in.

Attrition and fatigue cause people to access more then just muscular actions. You will have to "Dig Deep" and put some mental determination into the task at hand. This psychological effect can be just as important as the effect of the routine on your CV System.
There are times in sport and life that individuals are placed in situations that are uncomfortable, difficult perhaps dangerous and regardless of experience, aptitude or intelligence you will have to grit it out or quit.
Rarely in Gym based fitness programs is there this type of necessity.
Pushing yourself through training that stimulates pressured performance is seen as "Character Building" in common wisdom. CrossFit brings that to your gym routine and beyond.
A conditioning routine without the presence of some kind of attrition based training format robs participants of the important aspect of psychological conditioning.

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