
COMPETING
For those of you who compete or interested in training for competitions, we can help you get ready with insights such as:
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Basic understanding of the CrossFit® (CF) movements, each one commonly seen as well as common modifications specifically for Masters athletes
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Risk reward for CF specific movements and can we reserve movements for competition? For example, handstand push-ups for Masters athletes – should we program dumbbell or kettle bell presses and save handstand push-ups for competition?
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Basic strength templates for movements that will give us the biggest bang for our buck:
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Squats
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Deads
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Presses
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Carries
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Sled pushes
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Common mobility issues for each movement and understanding why we are doing steps the basic understanding of CF movements and basic strength templates
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Dive into better understanding of physiology of humans and why certain mobility tricks may be more beneficial than others
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Training volume for Masters athletes
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Optional training such as blood flow restriction, eccentrics, dead hangs on the bar and how they can be useful
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Importance of having a training partner and community for Masters athletes
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Recovery and post WOD (workout of the day) strategies we can implement that have be proven effective
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Participating in sports outside of CF
…and more! As with all the different programs we offer, this one will always be expanding and growing.

