Many of us make the mistake of putting the intensity of a workout before good form. It is not about how fast you finished the WOD. It is more about the quality of your workout. The better you are with the movements, the faster you will be push yourself. You can be the fittest of the bunch, or just a new member starting off. Regardless of your level, you hold yourself accountable for your actions. The same principle applies; Technique, Consistency, before Intensity. The more you practice and perfect your skills, the better you will be at heavier weights during a wod.
Progressions. Embrace it. Allow yourself to work on those movements that are challenging for you. Patience, patience and more patience. It works. I see it every day.
1. Technique
Learn the proper technique first. Ask questions of the trainer so you are 100% sure or what it is your trying to achieve. Get the trainer to watch over your form and keep working until it’s the best it can be.
2. Consistency
Practice the movement and be able to perform it to best of your ability every time. This does not mean for 5 reps when the trainer comes over and you know they are watching. This means for the other 10 reps when the trainer is not watching.
3. Intensity
Intensity is what we all should be striving for as this is the key element that drives success and results. Once you have mastered the basics of the movement you can add intensity in the form of a timed workout or a heavier load.
Good form during intensity is not only important to stop the potential for injury, but to also make you stronger in that movement and help you to achieve the best results in your training.
Get your sweat on! – Coach Jordan
