In the exciting universe of CrossFit®, team WODs represent an engaging and stimulating chapter; The pits are buzzing with energy as athletes prepare to compete together in these special sessions.
But why embrace the team WOD experience? In this article, we will explore the multiple advantages that this form of training brings with it, going beyond the simple physical dimension.
From the social bonds it creates to the variety it adds to your routine, you'll discover how team WODs can radically transform your perception of CrossFit® training.
Ready to dive into this fascinating world and discover the reasons behind the growing popularity of these challenges?
Take a breath, because we're about to dive into the 5 reasons that make team WODs an essential element in your life as a crossfitter.
Index
1. It's more fun
Enjoyment of training plays a crucial role in maintaining our consistency. Often, motivation falters, creating a challenge to maintain consistency in workouts.
Introducing variation into the routine, especially through team training sessions, proves itself essential for renewing motivation.
Consistency in pursuing objectives is closely linked to the presence of lasting motivation and consolidated discipline.
Identifying new ways or reasons to frequent the box therefore becomes crucial for achieving long-term results. THE Team WODs present themselves as an effective tool that coaches can use to incentivize and support their athletes.
Sometimes, faced with a lack of motivation on the part of some athletes, the option “team” can act as an additional stimulus, a sort of “reward” for their presence.
Furthermore, it is interesting to note that many friendships arise from team WOD experiences, often between individuals who did not know each other before.
Precisely for this reason, it could be interesting to create the rule of forming couples with unknown people, thus fueling the creation of new bonds in the gym environment.
2. You will learn to Increase the Intensity
Well yes, we want to push for our teammate! There are breaks, but at the same time we have to push harder when it's our turn.
If we have to do synchro movements, we have to adapt to a rhythm that is not ours, thus leaving our comfort zone.
We might catch ourselves doing 10 pull-ups without leaving the bar, because we know we have a break later or because we're encouraged by our teammate.
We could add two kilos to the barbell to follow our teammate and at the same time realize that we are capable of doing it.
Intensity is key in CrossFit®; it is the variable often associated with maximizing results.
We need to teach our athletes to overcome the psychological barriers that prevent them from pushing themselves towards their goals.
Being pushed by someone slightly better than us or, on the contrary, feeling the responsibility to do a little more to support our teammate, will push us out of our comfort zone once again.
3. Use different equipment
The option of doing team WODs could be there ideal choice to integrate the GHD sit-ups or rope climb during a workout.
Often the box does not have enough equipment for everyone to have access to it. Think about forming teams of 3 or even 4 athletes!
Planning a workout for teams of 4 might seem challenging, but you will find numerous examples from CrossFit® competitions. Examine what has already been planned and take inspiration!
4. Prepare for the First Competition
Anyone wanting to try their hand at a CrossFit® competition for the first time might want to opt for team qualification.
The advantage is that you don't need to have a balance as precise as an individual athlete. That doesn't necessarily mean it will be easier, but you can think of an athlete with a great force but with major weaknesses in other aspects of fitness can enjoy team competition, where teammates can help him with his weaknesses.
Furthermore, it will have a taste of the race in a positive scenario, among friends. There is much less stress when you are together than when you are solely responsible for your outcome.
However, It's essential not to hide behind team challenges forever. Back in the garage, it is essential to use this experience as motivation to work on our weaknesses.
5. Better Structure
When tackling a team wod, you are forced to follow a strategy. Some may discover for the first time the importance of having a plan and sticking to it.
The same principle applies to communicationAnd. Being able to communicate and, at the same time, listen during a WOD is extremely important. It is a skill that allows you to react better to indications during training.
This is the mark of great champions. They are able to push hard while maintaining mental clarity, allowing them to receive and execute the information provided by their coach.
In conclusion, embracing team WODs in the world of CrossFit® offers more than just that an engaging training experience, but also the opportunity to build social bonds, hone key skills and overcome challenges collectively.
We invite everyone to explore this dynamic training modality which, in addition to enriching the routine, contributes to overall growth, both as people and as athletes.