Chasing Excellence
The Value of the CrossFit Open, CNS vs. Muscular Fatigue, & More - w Cole Sager
Apr 30, 2024
Cole Sager, a CrossFit competitor, discusses heavy lifting for Masters athletes, CNS vs muscular fatigue, and the value of the CrossFit Open for non-competitive CrossFitters. They explore intelligent training modifications as athletes age, the importance of bone density, and the role of community engagement in fitness assessments.
58:36
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Individualized fitness assessments are crucial for long-term well-being, focusing on movements aligned with personal goals and preventing injuries.
- Understanding work capacity in various modalities and time domains is essential for defining true fitness beyond conventional metrics.
Deep dives
Assessing Fitness Beyond the Open
The podcast discusses how the CrossFit Open, while fun for engaging with community and challenging oneself, may not be the best way to assess overall fitness due to its changing format and limitations. Instead, assessing fitness through consistent benchmarks and individualized protocols that consider recovery, central nervous system health, and personal goals is deemed more effective.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
