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Preparing a Crossfit Athlete

67 min • 2 augusti 2024

This week’s episode see’s both Xylon and David on the road, but getting their training done. They also chat to Sean Seale about preparing a Crossfit athlete for the Crossfit Games.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) David Being a Guinea Pig for Science

(01:03) Xylon’s Recent Travels

(02:18) Xylon’s Running

(03:43) David’s Running

(05:00) Nutrition in Rebuilding Volume

(07:00) Community Shoutouts

(07:00) Doctor’s Office

(11:47) Interview Starts

(13:13) What is the Crossfit Games?

(15:49) Qualifying for the Crossfit Games

(16:50) What Sorts of Events are at the Crossfit Games?

(17:44) How do People Compete Online for Crossfit?

(22:22) How do you Structure a Crossfit Season?

(25:38) How do you Prepare an Athlete for Crossfit Competition?

(27:51) How did Sean Adapt Claudia Gluck’s Schedule Given her Weaknesses?

(35:51) Training for Competitive Crossfit vs Using Crossfit as a Modality

(38:54) Elite Crossfit vs Using Crossfit

(41:12) How Many Professional Crossfitters are There and are they Full Time?

(43:20) Body Mass and Shape in Crossfit?

(45:57) Performing at the Crossfit Games, Recovery and Preparation for it

(51:49) How Would Sean Talent Identify a Crossfit Athlete?

(56:00) How Can a Great Endurance Athlete be Weak in the Gym?

(62:00) Review of Interview

(63:41) August 1% Better Challenge

(64:54) What We’ll Be Watching

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Links to Sean:

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@upsidestrengthen

Instagram:

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Claudia’s Instagram:

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