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How do you scale a workout in a boot camp? What is an example of a scaled workout?
I can scale a workout to match a person's level of strength and skill, or to accomodate an injury. I currently have a woman in my bootcamp with arthritic knees who experiences quite a bit of pain both during and after a workout if she does lunges or squats. So, instead, I generally have her do deadlifts, or another alternate lower body move. I will also scale a movement in a workout for women with different skill and strength levels. For example, push-ups can be done from up on the toes, or from the knee position.
When the weather gets cold how do we have class outside?
We wear layers! And gloves. And, I make sure we get some extra warm up time in on cold mornings. Recent studies show that a person can actually burn more calories while working out in cold weather, so it's actually a bonus! Do you train people of different ages/gender differently?
I take into account a person's fitness when training. This includes how long they've ben working out, their level of endurance, strength and flexibility. Age and gender don't matter as much as those elements--I've seen a 42 year old woman smoke a 35 year old man in a WOD! Do I have to be in shape to join CrossFit Central? Not at all! My 62 year old mother, who admits she has never been much of an athlete, works out with us on a regular basis. What is your favorite WOD?
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Jennifer Arhens is a CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach and is certified in Trigger Point Performance Therapy. A life long athlete, she has experienced a completely new level of fitness and strength while training with CrossFit Central. Coaching with CrossFit Central is a second career for Jennifer, who is passionate about sharing her healthy, smart, and active lifestyle with others and helping people reach their fullest potential. Find out more about Jen at | < Prev | Next > |
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