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:

  • Squats

  • Deads

  • Presses

  • Carries

  • Sled pushes

 

• Common mobility issues for each movement and understanding why we are doing steps the basic understanding of CF movements and basic strength templates

 

• Dive into better understanding of physiology of humans and why certain mobility tricks may be more beneficial than others

 

• Training volume for Masters athletes

 

• Optional training such as blood flow restriction, eccentrics, dead hangs on the bar and how they can be useful

 

• Importance of having a training partner and community for Masters athletes

 

• Recovery and post WOD (workout of the day) strategies we can implement that have be proven effective

 

• Participating in sports outside of CF

 

…and more! As with all the different programs we offer, this one will always be expanding and growing.