As you venture into the world of CrossFit, you might have come across the silly-sounding term “pood” and wondered what it means. This article will delve into the origins and meaning behind this unusual term and help you understand how it relates to your CrossFit routine. A pood is a unit of weight measurement specific…
As a CrossFit enthusiast, you may be looking for the most effective way to track your workouts and monitor your progress. The Garmin Fenix 6 offers an excellent solution for tracking your CrossFit activities, helping you to take your training to the next level. This versatile fitness watch offers an array of features that can…
Keeping track of your Crossfit workouts can be challenging, but your Apple Watch offers several options to help you stay on top of your fitness game. You can accurately monitor your progress and achieve your fitness goals with the right tools and settings. To make the most out of your Apple Watch for Crossfit, you’ll…
When it comes to CrossFit, one of the most common questions beginners ask is, “How many days a week should I do CrossFit?” The answer to this question is not a one-size-fits-all approach, as it depends on factors like your fitness level, goals, and schedule. However, in this article, we’ll explore some general guidelines to…
Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, is one of the most intense full-contact sports out there. Also referred to as cage fighting, it melds various martial arts and contact sports worldwide and incorporates grappling, striking, and ground fighting. You’ve got to be in top form if you’re going to take part in MMA fighting. The question is,…
CrossFit is replete with a number of acronyms. Knowing what these are is essential to getting the most out of your workouts. The meaning of EMOM is at its simplest: Performing an exercise “Every Minute on the Minute“. Utilizing EMOM is a highly effective way for you to structure the work and rest periods of…
AMRAP can stand for either “As Many Rounds As Possible” or “As Many Reps As Possible”, and is a core concept within CrossFit. The point of an AMRAP is to perform as many rounds or repetitions of a particular exercise or routine as possible during a specific time frame. Benefits of AMRAP Workouts AMRAP workouts…
In CrossFit, Metcon is short for Metabolic Conditioning. At its most basic Metcon can be described as specific training and exercises that are focused on improving specific energy systems within your body. Many people use Metcon and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interchangeably though there are crucial differences. Elements of Metcon A foundational element of CrossFit,…
In CrossFit, Rx means “As Prescribed” in the context that the workout of the day (WOD) is performed by meeting three key criteria. Because Rx means “as prescribed,” when a WOD is Rx’d, it means that you are completing the workout by meeting these criteria: [su_list icon=”icon: check”] At the height and weight that has…
CrossFit lingo – you either love it or hate it. And of all the various acronyms and such that are used, “WOD” tends to be one of the more popular ones. WOD means “Workout of the Day,” and true to its name, it simply identifies the workout or routine that you’ll be performing on a…