So we've been getting a lot of feedback on the CrossFit main site programming lately. Understandably. We have seen some big shifts in 2019, with a lot more body weight WODs, gymnastic elements, and an emphasis on no momentum. The result? Most of us are tossed into Lane 1 (the novice group) from the get-go, which can be very discouraging.
This is exactly why we are seeing this stuff. Not because HQ wants anyone to be discouraged about their training, they want us to become better athletes. And, let's face it, if this stuff wasn't on the board we wouldn't be doing it.
What we've been introduced to so far is pedestrian at best, yet still very challenging. You might even find yourself thinking "this is not doing anything" or, "I'm not getting anything out of this"... ultimately you still benefit. Weigh these sessions against the ones where we are crawling out of the gym and you can appreciate them for what they are.
Check out these articles. Worth the time to read.
https://usagym.org/pages/home/publications/technique/1999/3/whygymnastics.pdf
https://www.stk-sport.co.uk/gymnastics-science-health-benefits-of-gymnastics.html
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