D2 - A Deft Dose of Volume Flashcards
What does CrossFit programming thrive on?
CrossFit programming thrives on intensity
According to Glassman
what should be more impressive in training?
Why is it cautioned not to mistake volume for intensity in training?
Mistaking volume for intensity might lead to training for 90 minutes at 60 percent when 60 minutes at 90 percent could have been more valuable.
Who benefits from extra training volume according to the text?
Advanced athletes benefit from extra training volume due to their unshakeable foundation of mechanics and consistency.
When is volume not the answer for athletes struggling with mechanics?
If athletes are constantly scaling and struggling with mechanics
Who should be limited to taking on more volume in training?
Athletes looking to take on more volume should be limited to competitors who rarely need to scale
According to the text
is volume necessary if the goal is simply to get fitter?
What must be maintained to maximize results as volume increases?
Intensity and effective variance must be maintained to maximize results as volume increases.
Why is effectively implementing multiple workouts within one hour difficult?
Effectively implementing multiple workouts within the standard one-hour time frame common to CrossFit classes is difficult if not outright impractical.
What does cautious volume combined with intensity provide for athletes?
Cautious volume combined with intensity provides a chance for athletes to train stamina and endurance and to learn to perform when they aren’t at their best.
What is required when extra volume is added to training?
Extra volume requires extra rest.
