Wednesday, August 22, 2012
If it Looks Good it Is Good
Technique versus Load. If your overhead squats look good at 95 pounds and then you move up to 135 pounds and it no longer looks good we're dealing with a load issue not an issue with technique. The challenge becomes when we're given a work out for a set duration of time using a particular load. If you're not using the right load technique will suffer and injuries may occur. So remember lighten your load, increase your speed because if it looks good it is good.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Pirate Games - TeenCrossFit Competition Series
Pirate Games
We are excited to announce the start of the Pirate Games - Teen Crossfit Competition Series. This competition series is designed with the young athlete in mind. A three event challenge based on the most common CrossFit exercises performed in a fun, creative, challenging and inclusive environment.
What movements can we expect?
The 2 hour competition has three tiers.
How will The movements be judged?
The design is intended to test the basic Crossfit movements while meeting the standards of technique and safety to challenge the athletes in a competitive environment.
Is it open to all levels?
YES! The Pirate Games are set up as a starting point to get comfortable with competitions. We are looking to build an INLUSIVE culture of fitness and fun. We have set up the competition for Rx'ed and / or scaled movements. If you are still improving on pull ups you may do the jumping style. Box height and weights can also be modified and judged as such.
Who is allowed to Compete?
The Pirate Games are designed for boys and girls from 8th - 12th grade.
Will WODS be announced ahead of time?
Yes the Strength and MetCon WODS will be announced well ahead of time but the Obstacle Course Challenge will remain a secret until the day of the competition.
What is the Competition Schedule?
We will run 6 events in 2012-13. Competitions will be held at Ruination Crossfit in Laguna Niguel on Saturdays every other month starting in September.
We are excited to announce the start of the Pirate Games - Teen Crossfit Competition Series. This competition series is designed with the young athlete in mind. A three event challenge based on the most common CrossFit exercises performed in a fun, creative, challenging and inclusive environment.
What movements can we expect?
What is the format?
- Pull Ups
- Push Ups
- Sit Ups
- Kettlebell Swings
- Clean & Jerk
- Running
- Double Unders
- Box Jumps
- Burpees
- Air Squats
- Wall Balls
- Deadlift
The 2 hour competition has three tiers.
- Strength Bias
- Obstacle Course Skills Challenge
- MetCon
How will The movements be judged?
The design is intended to test the basic Crossfit movements while meeting the standards of technique and safety to challenge the athletes in a competitive environment.
Is it open to all levels?
YES! The Pirate Games are set up as a starting point to get comfortable with competitions. We are looking to build an INLUSIVE culture of fitness and fun. We have set up the competition for Rx'ed and / or scaled movements. If you are still improving on pull ups you may do the jumping style. Box height and weights can also be modified and judged as such.
Who is allowed to Compete?
The Pirate Games are designed for boys and girls from 8th - 12th grade.
Will WODS be announced ahead of time?
Yes the Strength and MetCon WODS will be announced well ahead of time but the Obstacle Course Challenge will remain a secret until the day of the competition.
What is the Competition Schedule?
We will run 6 events in 2012-13. Competitions will be held at Ruination Crossfit in Laguna Niguel on Saturdays every other month starting in September.
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