A Different Kind of PR
"Before even the basic movements we use in training are grasped, you get to taste the pleasure of your first PR. The weight on that barbell just keeps going up and up in the first few months, you are constantly upgrading to a smaller pull up band, you’re rowing and running faster, and managing more and more double unders before the rope lashes you across the back of your legs…….
The constant variance of our training means that you will potentially get to experience this almost miraculous improvement for YEARS.
BUT at some point you may find these results dwindling….
Don’t be discouraged however, there are other PR’s to chase. For example, I’m a big fan of 'Nano PR’s' – making a big lift in normal shoes, that would have normally required Olympic Lifters. Some of our post surgical members celebrate PIPRs – Post Injury PRs, a sure sign that they are making great progress with their rehab.
Here are a few more;
completing unbroken reps in a set
going your fastest on the last interval
workouts where you stay on your feet afterwards……
a better receiving position in your squat
number of workouts completed per month
mobility sessions per month
hours of sleep per night
servings of veggies in a day
Don’t be discouraged if the weight on the bar gets a little stubborn, there are a lot of other ways to celebrate your progress."
Darren Ellis, Crossfit New Zealand.
TRAINING NOVEMBER 25th
