CrossFit Energy Systems and Metabolic Conditioning Flashcards
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How does CrossFit define 'metabolic conditioning' (MetCon)?
Answer: Workouts that train the body's energy systems through varied, functional movements at high intensity
MetCon in CrossFit refers to conditioning workouts that challenge one or more energy pathways using functional, high-intensity movements.
What does the term 'power output' measure in a CrossFit context?
Answer: Force times distance divided by time
Power = (force × distance) / time, and CrossFit uses increased average power output as a key metric of improved fitness.
In CrossFit's model, intensity is defined as:
Answer: Relative power output (work per unit time)
CrossFit defines intensity as relative power output — how much work is done per unit of time relative to the individual.
Why does CrossFit emphasize constantly varied workouts in its programming?
Answer: To ensure broad adaptation across all energy systems and movement patterns
Constant variation prevents physiological adaptation plateaus and ensures all metabolic pathways and movement patterns are trained.
Which metric is most commonly used in CrossFit to track improvement in metabolic conditioning?
Answer: Workout completion time or rounds/reps completed
CrossFit tracks performance through workout scores (time, rounds, or reps) as direct measures of work capacity and fitness improvement.
A coach programs a workout with short sprint intervals and brief rest periods to train which energy system most effectively?
Answer: Glycolytic
Short sprints with incomplete rest target the glycolytic system, accumulating lactate and building capacity in the 30-second to 2-minute range.