HOW LESS CAN BE MORE (crossfit for every body)

Think back to all the mistakes you made when starting CrossFit or any other strength program, and all the things you know now but wish you knew back then. I am still considered at NEWB in the CrossFit game even though I started this journey late in 2009, a year after my son was born, and  I still struggle with these things/tips/whatever you wanna call them.

You’re Competing Against Yourself, Not Others

Regardless of your being a CrossFitter or not, heed well. When you throw down in a WOD, don’t feel like you have to do everything RX’d or be able to complete any of the benchmark girls right off. For the love of God, go at it at your own pace. Let the intensity find you. Start light, get your form down, and don’t worry about the mother of two who is deadlifting 250lbs as you struggle with the bar. Chase your own capacity before chasing the person next to you. Remember that you need a solid foundation of strength and flexibility first and foremost.

Don’t Be Too Proud To Scale

Tony Budding (of CrossFit HQ) describes scaling as another form of programming. There are no 1
size fits all plans. PERIOD! Not a one. Scaling (altering a workout or exercise) is such an individualized thing. Correctly customizing workouts can increase your work capacity, make training more gratifying and keep your Fran times well under 20 minutes—all good things.The simple fact is that the WODs posted on CrossFit.com are designed for elite athletes with CrossFit experience, and almost all new CrossFitters will have to scale their workouts. But scaling properly isn’t easy.

So how do you scale to achieve the best results? You have to know your own body and its limits. But most importantly, there’s no substitute for common sense. The idea is to challenge yourself with all the exercises, neither holding back on a strength nor pushing too hard on a weakness.

You almost always have someone you chase and someone who chases you. Try not to lose sight of your true goal, health – you’ll be better for it.

"Careful scaling works—but it takes planning and experience. Track your progress, evaluate the results of your scaling and correct your mistakes. Talk to other coaches and athletes and ask for advice. Think, plan and educate yourself. Most importantly, keep at it." CrossFit.com

Think, plan and educate yourself.Need help?

sara@cherrybombgaragegym.com

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