Thursday 8.1.13

1. Sherm


Physiologically, rest allows the body to learn from and adapt to the recent physical stress, repair muscles, rebuild, and be stronger and better adapted for the next WOD. In CrossFit we believe that in relative intensity and work to dial in our athletes' workouts to an intensity level that hovers in the "hard but doable" realm. The result is an adaptation that continuously tips the athlete toward stronger, more skilled, and faster. The crazy part is that this adaptation takes place during the rest and recovery period, not during the workout! Too much intensity or too little recovery blunts the adaptation creating an athlete that is headed toward plateau rather than continuous improvement.