Chasing Excellence [ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Sleep vs Training, CrossFit’s Safety, The Definition of Intensity, & More
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Dec 17, 2024 Discover how busy parents can balance sleep and training for better wellness. Explore the importance of safe practices in CrossFit, especially for those with prior injuries, highlighting the power of proper coaching. Dive into the intriguing relationship between training intensity and consistency, and learn how simple tools like the assault bike can elevate your workouts. Plus, the benefits of biking for low-impact endurance training and overall performance are discussed. All this while navigating the hustle culture's impact on personal fulfillment.
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Sleep vs. Training
- Prioritize sleep over training if you're consistently getting less than six hours.
- Don't train if a bad night's sleep leaves you with less than six hours.
Finding Your Tribe
- Focus on finding others who share your values of impact and fulfillment, not hustle.
- Ignore those who don't align with your goals, and define your own race.
Hernias and Strength Training
- Strength training, contrary to some beliefs, actually strengthens the abdominal wall and can help prevent hernias.
- Hernias are caused by factors like genetics, excessive coughing, obesity, and aging, not strength training.