It's ok to go beyond the limit, the WODs that leave you without strength on the pit floor, the team spirit: yet the Crossfit is also something else - like, for example, a constructive relationship with your coach.
Communication is the magic word of this decade.
In truth, communicating has always been the fulcrum of every human activity - and if done right, having very clear what you have to say and how you have to say it - it is of every successful activity: where "success" also means growth.
I'm not going to list you reference texts, gurus, targeted and effective examples of communication.
But I'll tell you what you should tell your coach, and why.
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5 (+ 1) things you should definitely tell your Crossfit coach
Any accidents in progress, or you have had them in the past. This is the most important information you need to pass on to your coach.
Because he will push you over the edge – he will try, at least. But hide or omit a accident it's a recipe for getting hurt even more, and possibly having to stop.
In fact, we often tend not to communicate openly when we are not fit, if we have a pain in the shoulder that sometimes comes back, or if a year ago we really hurt an ankle. We do it for fear of be seen as weak or less functional.
It is the number one behavior to avoid.
2. Goals
We are athletes, we are competitive ... but not everyone wants to go in the same direction.
If you explain clearly to your coach why you do Crossfit, he will understand why you are putting that commitment and dedication into it. And you can build part of the workouts - or "homework" - based on your goals.
3. Limitations due to health
Health is not just "how much you can push into the box" or "how long you put yourself in." recover after a workout exhausting ".
Health is also something else.
Knowing that "there is more" in your life that is slowing you down, that makes you skip a workout too much, that keeps you down a bit, will allow your coach to help you react.
4. Other sports
This point is related to the 2 number.
Maybe you're a climbing fanatic. Or to release the tensions of the week, you give yourself long bike rides. If you are a sporty person, you will probably fill your week with other sporting events besides Crossfit.
Knowing them, your coach will be able to shape yours box sessions of more constructive way.
5. Availability
There are those who - at a particular moment in his life - want devote all your energy (and time) available at Crossfit, those who are content with WOD. Who wants to participate in seminars and extra courses, and those who find it hard to reconcile everyday life with the box.
Suffice it to say: your coach will learn to know your needs.
6. Appreciation
Here it's up to you.
Even if sometimes they seem to, i coach they are not machines.
They are human beings, and as such ... they may like to receive one word of appreciation.
At the bottom is it spirit of Crossfit - we are all there to suffer and grow together - but sometimes we forget to show our appreciation to our faithful coach.
Do it often, it will serve both.