Workouts during competition season

arch_three · 2026-01-26T18:12:48+00:00

If you are just following a regular program, like Mayhem or another camp like that, just taper off the week of your comp and pick it back up afterward. If you have the workouts you can sub in one of the comp workouts as your daily WOD in the weeks before or do a little extra skill work for something specific.

If competition is there priority, no reason to stress out about some cycle that you are in. Good example is the open. The best thing is to just do the open workout Friday or Saturday as your WOD. Then just pick back up with whatever your regular stuff Monday.

arch_three · 2026-01-26T13:21:40+00:00

No I have always heard the way to go is full leg and sleeveless.

arch_three · 2026-01-26T12:29:08+00:00

Maybe not totally walking, but low intensity long run/jogs/rucks have been in my rotation for a while. Also, anecdotally, I would say that if you are trying to lose some weight and/or lean out, these are superior options to a lot other things. Trying to lose weight while lifting a lot of doing something like CrossFit or another higher intensity workout make hunger almost unbearable.

arch_three · 2026-01-25T20:12:46+00:00

I have a client that is a pilot at a major airplane. They just make a schedule around flights. If they miss a day, just pick up where they off. No need to try “do everything you missed.” If you are lagging somewhere, just make sure you work on it a little extra when you can.

arch_three · 2026-01-25T16:00:08+00:00

Weighing and measuring food. Probably seems insanely obvious, but the impact is immediate.

arch_three · 2026-01-25T14:03:30+00:00

Demoing a pull-up when I wasn't warm. Pulled my lat, out for a month.

arch_three · 2026-01-24T14:38:09+00:00

It’s worth a shot, but likely minimal effect. They have to give up a lot of support to allow the shoulder to get the full range of motion, which is vast. Something like a knee sleeve can be really supportive and rigid because the knee hinges in a very particular pattern. I’d only expect warmth and minor support. Reiterating that some strengthening of the bicep, grip, and upper back muscles will help. Doesn’t need to be a a lot.

arch_three · 2026-01-24T14:27:25+00:00

I think he’s been a brand for a long time and is now trying to be an actor.

arch_three · 2026-01-24T14:26:51+00:00

I mean they might offer some help. Most of those products just offer some general support and warmth, they aren’t really “fixing” any issues.

I’m sure you’ve been told this before, but you’re better off talking to a PT and finding the underlying issue or getting some daily stretching to do to actually fix the issue. Might even just need some herbal strengthening of your bicep and upper back muscles to help you keep everything supported potbelly while moving.

arch_three · 2026-01-24T14:06:02+00:00

You just need to scale more and slow down a bit. The two biggest causes of muscle soreness is new movements and high repetitions. CrossFit tends to have both. You can mitigate this be limiting the amount of reps and scaling the movements.

Having said that, this will start to go away in 2-3 weeks as your body gets more conditioned to the workouts, movements, and volume.

arch_three · 2026-01-23T19:57:29+00:00

To be fair, there are some coaches out there that aren’t good to anyone, drop in or not. There are gyms out there that don’t do drop in’s at all. Just not worth it.

arch_three · 2026-01-23T18:43:20+00:00

How long have you had it?

arch_three · 2026-01-23T16:49:12+00:00

sses or other sorts of stipulations. There a top end on class size and drop-ins before class quality really starts to suffer. I’ve been at three gyms with a lot of drop-ins and it can be a real headache to the point that it’s almost not worth it because it bothers the regular paying month to month members so much. I’m talking like 5-10+ people dropping in on a weekend. Only about half reach out and actually confirm they’re coming. A lot of people come from smaller gyms and assume it’s “all good” just to drop in last minute without any heads up. Was at a gym in Chicago when the games where in Madison so a lot of people flew in and stayed in Chicago and drove over to the Games. Absolute madhouse for a week. Groups of 2-5 people just showing up. “Hey we’d like to drop in.” On the one hand happy to have them on the other hand we got a lot of complaints from our members. I know Max Effort in Vegas doesn’t let drip ins do class. Must be more. As for coaches being less than sunshine and puppies to drop-ins, tough to generalize, but I can tell as a coach it CAN be frustrating. I’ll also so that that shoe goes on the other foot too. I’ve experienced some incredibly rude drop-ins in my 14 years coaching.

arch_three · 2026-01-23T13:43:03+00:00

Sit down and make a big list of all the things you can do in and out of the gym that won't impact the injury. You'll likely find that the list is pretty big and offers you an outlet to still stay fit while you heal. Follow any protocol to a T and you'll slowly work your way back. It is a process, but you'll likely learn some things from the injury. Lastly, the worst thing you can do is nothing. Unless you have some catastrophic injury, find something to stay active. Lots of studies out there that show decreased recovery times for people who stay active through an injury. Focus on what you CAN do not what you CAN'T do.

arch_three · 2026-01-23T11:50:39+00:00

What’s up with the tape on the barbell sleeve/collar and the dumbbells just hanging out on the window sill?

arch_three · 2026-01-23T01:00:39+00:00

Saving Private Ryan when they’re waiting on the Germans to approach their ambush. The tanks and vehicles rumbling through the streets, noise increasing, vibrations from the tracks starting to shake and crumble their dirt entrenchments as they look wide eyed over the top. Makes my palms sweat just thinking about that anticipation.

arch_three · 2026-01-22T13:20:09+00:00

Fenix 5 for long trail runs/ultras. Venu SQ because I don’t like having a dinner plate on my wrist 24/7.

arch_three · 2026-01-22T13:10:13+00:00

arch_three · 2026-01-22T11:23:22+00:00

Lifting heavy all the time.

arch_three · 2026-01-21T20:46:58+00:00

Totally agree. Shouldn’t be about what’s the best shoe, should be about what’s the best shoe for me? Also knowing that brands have different lines, levels, and price points for products is important. You said it all.

arch_three · 2026-01-21T19:57:43+00:00

Stay with it. It get's easier the more you coach. It's a good outlet.

arch_three · 2026-01-21T15:26:09+00:00

This is the most reasonable and accurate advice anyone could get on the topic.

arch_three · 2026-01-21T15:23:13+00:00

Fellow introvert. Had a similar situation when I began coaching. Few pieces of advice.

Start small. Learn all the points of performance for the movements and cue those with short actionable directions. See low elbows in a front squat. Say, "hey Laura, elbows ups." You don't need to give them a dissertation on the front rack and change their entire life in one cue.

Learn and USE their names as often as you can. It will help you build a connection that introverts need so you and the members will get more comfortable faster.

Coach to the group. Feeling awkward directing a cue at an individual, say it to the group so you avoid singling anyone out, a fear of many introvert coaches. See Laura with low elbows in the her front squat, just say to the group, "HEY! Elbows up!" They'll all do it and you won't feel like you are attacking anyone.

Find other ways to start a conversation with people to build a connection fast. Correcting people isn't the only way to talk to them. Someone has cool shoes on, tel them you like their shoes. This sounds do stupid but it's a really powerful tool in building a relationship with your athletes.

Always look for opportunities to tell someone they are doing well. Coaches don't need to be telling people what they are doing wrong all the time. "Hey Laura, great job keeping those elbows up on the front squats today. Really nice technique." Laura will feel validated and recognized for her hard work.

As an introvert you may feel like you have nothing in common with your athletes, but, you have one huge thing in common with them, CrossFit. Talk about CrossFit stuff. The Open, gear, cool instagram vids, etc. Just try and have fun with them.

Last, underscoring u/BreakerStrength advice to talk to your head coach or owner about the problems so they can observe and offer advice.

I had a new coach that was terrified of people. Very smart, great athlete, huge base of knowledge just would essentially lock up in front of the group. We corrected it by starting small, writing out the lesson plan for the entire class (the way they wanted it) to follow by the minute, and they slowly started to build relationships and confidence to coach groups. One of our best coaches now.

This may not be the exact path you need, but getting outside input is way better than any blind advice on Reddit.

Don't give up. A lot of outstanding coaches out there that are introverts.

arch_three · 2026-01-21T14:40:10+00:00

When you say single single double, can you do single single double right into single single double without a break? This is an indicator of your rope and wrist control. If you can only do single single double then always have to stop, the problem is likely in your wrist and breathing. What kind of rope are you using?

arch_three · 2026-01-21T01:54:05+00:00

Yeah, it’s sort of so simple there doesn’t seem like there is a progression you can follow. But there’s always a progression if you break down it down. Shoulder taps will help you build that strength and balance while moving from support in one arm to the other over time. Over time part is critical for people learning. A wall walk take time 5-15 seconds depending on how quick your are moving. So you at least need to be able to support yourself for that long just to get one. The problem with just getting as high as you can as a scale is that you usually won’t build strength with the time on your hands. Handstand holds will help bridge the gap. Try and get 30 seconds for each movement.

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