This CF Adaptations Series has already covered IWCABTMD, Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Endurance, Stamina, and Strength. Today is all about one of the most neglected aspect of fitness for most folks- Flexibility. Flexibility is described as the ability to maximize the range of motion (ROM) at a given joint. As a former distance runner, I know […]
There is no such thing as “firming and toning.” There is only stronger and weaker. -Mark Rippetoe As we continue our CrossFit Adaptations series, let’s turn our focus on Strength. You can catch Parts 1, 2, or 3 to catch up if you missed them. Strength is the ability of a muscular unit or combination […]
We’re continuing our CF Adaptations today by talking about Stamina. This is Part 3 in an 11 part series (unless I get distracted). If you missed the first two you can check them out HERE & HERE. Merriam-Webster defines stamina as the strength or vigor of bodily constitution and the capacity for standing fatigue or resisting […]
In this series, we are focusing on the various adaptations one can gain by doing CrossFit workouts. We started last week by talking a bit about the general goal of CrossFit training. You can check it out HERE if you missed it. Today we’re going to cover Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Endurance. Cardiovascular endurance is the ability […]
Whenever I tell someone I own a CrossFit gym or they see my shirt and ask about CFW. The first question is typically, “What is CrossFit?” or “What do y’all do?” In that moment, it’s often a hard question to answer. So many things flash through my head about CrossFit and what it’s all about. […]