What is Crossfit Flashcards
Define CrossFit’s Prescription?
Functional Movements.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program which is Constantly Varied Functional Movements executed at High Intensity.
What are the characteristics of functional movements?
Natural, universal motor recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity, high-power producing.
Identify the most important characteristic of functional movements?
Their capacity to move large loads over long distances, and to do so quickly.
Define work?
Ability to perform real physical work.
Calculate work?
Force x Distance.
Define Power?
Power = Intensity.
Calculate Power?
Force x Distance(work) / Time
What are the two types of intensity?
Absolute Intensity, Relative Intensity.
How is intensity related to power?
High intensity = Power
What is the relationship between intensity and results?
Intensity is where the results come from. Intensity must be relative to each individuals physical and physiological capabilities.
Define variance?
Broad, general or inclusive.
Define General Physical Preparedness (GPP)?
Is used to establish a broad foundational fitness level that then can be converted and applied throughout a wide range of tasks.
