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#152 - Are You Actually Getting Better?

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One of the challenges in a highly varied sport like CrossFit is determining whether we’re actually improving. Once an athlete has accumulated a significant amount of training volume, the classic test-retest approach on isolated elements of the sport becomes less effective. We can spend weeks or even months working on a particular movement, only to struggle with it again when the context shifts slightly. Coaches can use tools such as variation, psychological momentum, and developing complementary areas to support progress—but what happens when an athlete hits a ceiling with a specific movement or combination? In this week’s episode, we explore strategies for programming that help athletes continue improving their weaknesses. We discuss when it’s best to zoom out and focus on general adaptations, and when it’s necessary to get tactical and hone in on the specifics.

If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training tips and our favorite articles.

We run online workshops for coaches as well. Find out when our next workshop is here: https://legionsc.com/program-design-workshops

These podcasts are posted in video format on YouTube as well.

Show Notes:
  • [1:00] Test retest
  • [3:20] Improvement through repetition
  • [6:00] Using variation to help
  • [10:00] Hitting your ceiling for progression
  • [13:00] How do you actually measure physiological improvement
  • [17:00] General versus specific adaptations
  • [21:00] Working on major weaknesses longer term
  continue reading

112 episodes

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Manage episode 481162211 series 2403970
Content provided by Todd Nief and Legion Strength. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Todd Nief and Legion Strength or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
One of the challenges in a highly varied sport like CrossFit is determining whether we’re actually improving. Once an athlete has accumulated a significant amount of training volume, the classic test-retest approach on isolated elements of the sport becomes less effective. We can spend weeks or even months working on a particular movement, only to struggle with it again when the context shifts slightly. Coaches can use tools such as variation, psychological momentum, and developing complementary areas to support progress—but what happens when an athlete hits a ceiling with a specific movement or combination? In this week’s episode, we explore strategies for programming that help athletes continue improving their weaknesses. We discuss when it’s best to zoom out and focus on general adaptations, and when it’s necessary to get tactical and hone in on the specifics.

If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training tips and our favorite articles.

We run online workshops for coaches as well. Find out when our next workshop is here: https://legionsc.com/program-design-workshops

These podcasts are posted in video format on YouTube as well.

Show Notes:
  • [1:00] Test retest
  • [3:20] Improvement through repetition
  • [6:00] Using variation to help
  • [10:00] Hitting your ceiling for progression
  • [13:00] How do you actually measure physiological improvement
  • [17:00] General versus specific adaptations
  • [21:00] Working on major weaknesses longer term
  continue reading

112 episodes

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