Jason Khalipa Podcast 069: Why Cole Sager Can't Stay Away: 11 Years at the CrossFit Games
Aug 5, 2024
In this engaging talk, Cole Sager, an 11-time CrossFit Games competitor and former Division 1 football player, shares insights from his remarkable athletic journey. He emphasizes the significance of mobility and nutrition for longevity in sports. Cole discusses his unique preparation for the games and the mental strategies necessary for resilience. He also reflects on the importance of maintaining a balance between training and family life, and shares his thoughts on the future of CrossFit, urging athletes to focus on quality over quantity in their workouts.
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Train Mobility By Holding Positions
- Work active mobility into training by stressing the exact positions you need, not just foam-rolling or passive stretching.
- Hold the positions repeatedly until your body adapts so you can safely load them later.
Fix Position Before You Add Load
- If you lack mobility for a movement, train the unloaded position first and progressively sink deeper before adding load.
- Avoid loading poor positions; get the position mastery so strength becomes safe and effective.
Make The Taper Sport-Specific Then Back Off
- Make the final weeks 'sport-specific' by mimicking event logistics, locations, and transitions you expect at competition.
- Then taper by reducing specificity and volume so systems recover while energy systems stay primed.