On December 14th, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata hosted the KaizenGames 2024, an event that featured athletes from the beginner and intermediate categories. The competition took place at the Tennis club, offering a day dedicated to sport, passion and the desire to test yourself.
The inclusive formula was one of the distinctive features of the event: 5 guaranteed workouts for all members, without cuts or endings. This approach allowed each participant to face each challenge with determination, living a complete and satisfying experience, regardless of the final placement.
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WOD
The organizers have carefully planned the WOD programming, balancing them for the two categories and introducing technical and force even for beginners. This choice was much appreciated by the athletes, who found the tests engaging and stimulating.
WODs of the day:
1. Egghead (For Time)
A cardio-technical workout, divided into three progressive rounds, with wall ball, shuttle run, double under and Crossovers.
Objective: to test resistance, coordination and ability to manage increasing fatigue.
2. Skypiae (AMRAP 7 Min)
An explosive combination of rope climb legless, hang dumbbell snatch and box jump over.
Objective: keep a high pace and show agility and technique.
3. Marineford (E2MOM – Cap Time 8 Min)
A short but intense workout, with max rep muscle-ups combined with double devil press.
Objective: push yourself to the max on strength and endurance in the limited time.
4. JT Complex (WOD 4 and 5)
This double workout tested strength and endurance. After choosing the load for the JT complex (squat clean, hang power clean, squat clean, hang power clean), Athletes completed:
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- 40 back squats
- 30 snatches
- Max meters of handstand walk.
Objective: demonstrate maximal strength, but also muscular endurance and gymnastic skills.
The Winners: Who Conquered the Podium
After an intense day, the best stood out for their grit and determination. Here are the winners of this edition:
Beginner Men:
- D'Agnano Mirko (CrossFit® 47100)
- Auricchio Antonio (ASD Box 21)
- Giuseppe Lard Eater (TimeFitness 80)
Beginner Women:
- Of the Alice Factor (Box 300 Sulmona)
- Russian Dawn Rose (ASD Time Fitness 80)
- By Prospero Giada (Box 300 Sulmona)
Intermediate Men:
- From Amico Roberto (CrossGym Teramo)
- William Chiarilli (FittestBox Torrevecchia)
- By Renzo Luca (Box 21)
Intermediate Women:
- Valento Eleanor (Kaizen Academy)
- Crichigno Eugenia
- Vincenzino Naomi (CrossGym Teramo)
Conclusions: An Edition Rich in Ideas
I KaizenGames 2024 they represented a great opportunity to celebrate fitness among beginners and intermediates, offering them an opportunity to challenge themselves and improve. Like every event, there were difficulties, but these are opportunities to grow and do even better in the next editions.
A special thanks goes to Alexander Sorgi for inviting us as media partners and to all the staff and volunteers who worked with passion. We are certain that with a few small adjustments, the Kaizen Games will continue to grow and leave its mark on the panorama of fitness competitions.
