"Mobility e Gymnastic: two foreign words that are essential in CrossFit®. But why?"
Certainly you are thinking that these are trite topics (and there is), but the truth is that an athlete cannot be considered complete. if it does not dominate these two components.
Although gymnastic work requires grueling classes and progress is often slow, it shouldn't never miss in the daily workout of every CrossFittter.
Combine with force and power, gymnastic skills will give you the ability to grow and master even the most difficult WOD.
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CrossFit® Gymnastic: why is it essential?
This skill is so important because it helps in the first place do not lose the motivation, as the athlete feels more self-confident in being able to perform some complicated moves (look at it handstand walk or pistols!).
Also, it can also improve sleep quality,
fight depression and aid weight loss in the most effective way. Even some studies reveal that it is important to do gymnastics from an early age because accelerates the general motor ability of the body and improves posture.
It is proven to help fight a range of metabolic and immune disorders by lowering blood pressure and releasing antioxidant enzymes within the body.
To conclude: physical activity is inexpensive and represents a valid medicine to promote a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Thanks to the release of endorphins, which occurs during physical activity, you can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety and experience a real feeling of well-being.
CrossFit® Gymnastic: what are the main movements?
All bodyweight movements are considered gymnastic in CrossFit®. Yes, let's talk about the air squats, push ups, pull up, pistols, handstand and much more.
If the gymnastic movements are performed correctly, they will affect every aspect of your life and they will have a crazy effect on your fitness.
The gymnastic WODs they help in the development of many of the 10 components of fitness: precision, agility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, power, speed, strength and endurance.
But now let's see how to put gymnastics skills to practice with 7 beautiful workouts that you absolutely must try!
The best WODs to prove yourself
WOD 1
10:00 AMRAP
10 wall balls
10 Toes-to-bar
10 Alt. Pistols
WOD 2
For Time:
50-40-30-20-10
5-10-15-20-25
Double Unders
Kettlebell swings (70/55 - 32 / 24kg)
WOD 3: MARY
20 MIN AMRAP of:
5 Handstand Push-Ups
10 alternating pistols
15 pull-ups
WOD 4
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Handstand Push Ups
Pistol
muscle-ups
WOD 5: ELIZABETH
21-15-9
Clean (60/40kg 135/90kg)
WOD 6
10 to 1 rep of:
Burpee Box Jump
Between each round do 10m of Handstand Walk
WOD 7
For Time:
4 Rounds
30s Double Unders
5 Wall Climbs
10 pistols
Which one would you like to try?
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