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28 Cards in this Set
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Articulate the goal of CrossFit programming
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To increase fitness & GPP by blending structure and flexibility
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Define GPP
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General Physical Preparedness - GPP is broad, general and inclusive
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Articulate the strategy for optimizing GPP
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variance
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Define and discriminate “bias” from “targeting”
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bias - to specialize on a particular skill, like CrossFit Football at the expense of GPP
targeting - to work on weaknesses within GPP |
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Understand the difference between randomization vs. variance
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CrossFit programming is not random, but is constantly varied (structured variance)
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Articulate the benefits of working your weaknesses
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Increases or rounds out your GPP
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Define and give examples of the three major modalities used in CrossFit programming
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M = metabolic conditioning or “cardio” to build stamina; run, bike, swim,row, jump rope
G = gymnastics, bodyweight exercises to improve body control; air squat, pull-up, pushup, sit-up W = weightlifting, powerlifting and olympic lifts to increase strength and power; deadlifts, cleans, snatch |
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Understand the basic 3-on-1-off template and its rationale
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3 days work 1 day rest
Days 1,5,9 - Single modality; focus is improvement of the element Days 2,6,10 - two modalities; task is priority - 3-5 rounds for time Days 3,7,11 - three modalities; time is priority - 20min. AMRAP The rationale for this template is that it allows for a higher volume of high intensity work. |
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Define and give examples of common formats (i.e., scheme and priority) of CrossFit workouts
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schemes-
-single modality; rest is long and deliberate, focus is on improvement of the element not total metabolic effect -couplet modality; task is priority, elements are moderate to high intensity and work-rest management is critical. -triplet modality; time priority, challenge is repeating cycles not difficulty of individual elements. priority - task or time based |
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Define task and time priority workouts and identify how to measure an increase in power in these workouts
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task priority - 2 elements completed in 3-5 rounds the challange manifests only through repeated cycles; an increase in power is measured by reducing the time to complete the task.
time priority - AMRAP- moderate/high intensity; work/rest interval management is critical; an increase in power is measured by an increase in cycles. |
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Identify the scope of the movements used in CrossFit programming (i.e., functional movements)
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- mono structural; run, bike, swim,row, jump rope
- gymnastics; air squat, pull-up, pushup, sit-up - weightlifting; dead lifts, shoulder press, cleans |
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Apply variance to programming workouts
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Changing of modalities or workout structure applies variation to exercise programming.
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Identify the factors that can be varied and which are the most important factors
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Variance in programming movements, load, and time are the most important. Variance can also be achieved by modifying rest, intensity, reps, duration, and rounds.
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Demonstrate an understanding of movement functions
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movement functions default: move a large load over a long distance quickly; high power output.
3 categories 1) mono structural - row, bike,swim 2) gymnastics - air squat, push-up, sit-up, pull-up 3)weight lifting - dead lift, overhead presses, cleans |
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Understand movement function redundancy and how it is related to programming workouts
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as the number of elements increases from one to two to three, the workout’s effect is due less to the individual element selected and more to the effect of repeated efforts.
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Understand scalability for all populations and basic principles of scaling
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CrossFit workouts are always scalable; by intensity, load, and/or exercise substitution.
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Demonstrate how to scale a workout for special populations (e.g., an injured athlete, an elderly athlete, a beginner, an advanced athlete)
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DIANE
Original For time: Deadlift 225lbs - Handstand pushups 21-15-9 reps Modified For time: Deadlift 50lbs - Dumbbell shoulder press 10lbs 21-15-9 reps |
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Define the terms & strategy of mechanics
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Mechanics refers to technique—your ability to move properly through the core movements. This means moving yourself and external objects in the most efficient, effective, and safe manner possible.
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Define the terms & strategy of consistency
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Consistency has a two-part application:
1) That you are consistent in performing the mechanics of the movement. 2) That you are consistent in CrossFit workouts. |
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Define the terms & strategy of intensity
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Intensity is the independent variable most commonly associated with the rate of return on favorable adaptation; intensity brings about all the good results from working out. Intensity is relative to each athlete's physical and psychological tolerances.
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Demonstrate how to apply the strategy of mechanics, consistency and then intensity based on an athletes capacity, health, and experience level
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Proper mechanics will allow you to lift more weight, perform more repetitions faster, or both. When an athlete can demonstrate proper mechanics consistently, intensity can be increased. This is a process that takes time. Elite-level athletes may be ready to ramp up their intensity in a couple of weeks, while de-conditioned athletes can take months or longer. Fitness is for life and no one ever got in shape overnight.
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Define rhabdomyolysis and the common causes
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Rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition that may arise when muscle tissue breaks down and the contents of muscle cells are released into the bloodstream. Common causes are high intensity exercise, victims of crushing accidents / electrocutions, severe bee sting allergies, and massive infections.
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Design programming that mitigates the risk of rhabdomyolysis
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Proper programming gradually introduces intensity. The athletes at the highest risk have a reasonable level of fitness and muscle mass to hurt themselves, but don't have the protection that develops with regular exposure to real intensity. Nothing will completely mitigate the risk; constant vigilance is required.
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Recognize the most common symptoms of rhabdomyolysis
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Severe generalized muscle pain
nausea / vomiting abdominal cramping in severe cases, dark red "Coca-Cola" urine |
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Know when to refer an athlete for medical treatment
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If your urine looks dark red, like Coca-Cola, that’s a sign that you have myoglobin in your kidneys and you need to get to the hospital immediately.
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Identify common programming pitfalls
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- over programming light met-cons
- lack of commitment to strength days - confusing random programming with variance -biasing light/long or short/heavy -skipping gymnastics elements -underutilization of warmups to address weaknesses -insufficient repetition of benchmark workouts or of recording results -excessive use of double-WOD days -specializing (with the expectation of GPP) -Programming all your clients as if they were training for the CrossFit Games |
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Identify the purpose of rest days and how and when they should be programmed
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With continuous high intensity training both neuromuscular function and anatomy are hammered to the point where continued work becomes noticeably less effective and impossible without reducing intensity; recovery is needed. Typical CrossFit programming is 3 on 1 off, or 5 on 2 off.
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Identify how one assesses the effectiveness of a program
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By recording benchmark workouts an overall power output can be proven to increase.
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