Real Questions & Correct Answers
What is the main goal of Crossfit? - Answer-To increase an individual's
competency and abilities at all physical tasks
What are the 10 fitness domains Crossfit can improve? What are their definitions?
- Answer-- Cardiovascular endurance: Ability of a body system to gather, deliver,
and utilize oxygen
- Stamina: Ability of body processes to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy
systems
- Strength: Ability of a muscle joint, or multiple muscular units, to apply force
- Flexibility: Ability to maximize ROM at a given joint
- Power: Ability of a muscle unit, or multiple muscular units, to apply force over
time
- Speed: The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement
- Coordination: Ability to combine several movement patterns into a distinct
movement
- Agility: ability to minimze transition time from one movement pattern to
another
- Balance: Ability to place center of gravity in relation to base of support
- Accuracy: Ability to control movement in a given direction at a given intensity
How is Crossfit different from typical training approaches? - Answer-Crossfit
utilizes high-intensity compound movements and workouts that are geared to
, increase overall athletic performance. More holistic than specialized isolated
exercise
What is the progression that crossfit athletes should take? - Answer-First, develop
mechanics (techniques of movement), then establish consistency (a schedule to
practice movements), finally add intensity (how difficult the workouts are).
What are the differences between mechanics, technique, form, and style? -
Answer-- Mechanics: The amount of relative power, torque, and angles an athlete
can get on their movements
- Technique: The method to success for completion of a movement. It's what
increases the amount of work for the energy expended. Some techniques are
better/worse than others (form)
- Form: The "Shoulds" and "Should nots" applied to mechanics and technique
- Style: The signerature to the movements of each individual. Style doesn't
compromise technique
Intensity vs technique: - Answer-Crossfit is all about quantifiable fitness. Using
great technique with high intensity is required. Each person has their own healthy
balance
What is threshold training? - Answer-Finding the intensity where errors just start
to occur, then try to reduce errors at that intensity
What is crossfit's view on insulin and health? - Answer-Hyperinsulinism (too much
insulin) is the cause of most chronic disease, especially diabetes