Why Intensity?

From the CrossFit Journal, article by Pat Sherwood, March 13, 2009

"Intensity, as we define it, is exactly equal to average power (force x distance / time). In other words, how much real work did you do and in what time period? The greater the average power, the greater the intensity. This makes it a measurable fact, not a debatable opinion.

Intensity and average power are the variable most commonly associate with optimizing favorable results. Whatever you want from exercise comes faster with intensity. It’s not volume or duration or heartrate or even discomfort. Do more work in less time (without overdoing it), and you’ll get fitter faster.

If you’ve been following the CrossFit site for a while, this isn’t new material. It is, however, the aspect of CrossFit that drives our success as much as any other single factor. And, in all domains, it’s always good to return to the fundamentals on a regular basis."

Yesterday, all of you experienced what it would be like to run far faster mile times than what you currently run by breaking them up into "bite sized" 400 m sprints. Over time, your body will adapt readily to the duration of the intensity you experienced, so that it will become "easier" eventually to maintain that speed in longer distances as well.

Additionally, our short 20 minute high intensity workouts also adapt your cardio vascular system to endure greater and greater stresses, which also contribute greatly to increases in speed.

Race season is upon us!!! Are you ready?

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR BOOT BREW!! 

So far Jacque and Keren have committed, and Sandra is bringing a team of 3. I need to collect $40 each and get your t-shirt size today in order for you to compete. If you don't have a teammate, no sweat! I'll hook you up.

WOD

AMRAP IN 20:

3 PUSH PRESS

4 WEIGHTED LUNGES

5 WEIGHTED SIT UPS

6 WEIGHTED SHORT BOX STEPS