This is by no means a CrossFit-bashing or controversy-stirring article, but a simple, step-by-step guide to scaling workouts to individuals. Infinitely scalable has to include everyone... Here is an excerpt: The criteria for excluding an exercise should be: 1.Possibility for failure 2.Necessity for advanced motor skills 3.Steepness of the learning curve If any one of these three is present, then pick another exercise. It is also necessary to ascertain the client’s goals and then to teach them the safest and simplest exercise to achieve that end. Universal among CrossFit gyms is the idea that the workouts are universally scalable, but if the scaling is based on a lack of skill or strength, then you have missed your mark. If the client does not have the skill or strength to do an exercise, then skill and strength should be the focus.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:00:01 +0000