Crossfit Methodology and Definitions 3

Question 1

In CrossFit, the ten general physical skills include cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and:

Accepted Answer

Accuracy

Answer

The tenth general physical skill in CrossFit is accuracy, which completes the list of ten alongside the other nine skills.

Question 2

CrossFit distinguishes between 'cardiovascular/respiratory endurance' and 'stamina' in its ten skills. What does 'stamina' specifically refer to?

Accepted Answer

The ability of body systems to process, deliver, and utilize energy

Answer

Stamina in CrossFit refers to the ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy, distinct from cardiovascular endurance.

Question 3

Which of CrossFit's ten physical skills is improved primarily through training, rather than practice?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer

CrossFit distinguishes that cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, and flexibility are improved through training (physiological adaptation), while coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy are improved through practice (neurological adaptation).

Question 4

According to CrossFit, 'power' as a physical skill is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ability to apply maximum force in minimum time

Answer

CrossFit defines power as the ability to apply maximum force in minimum time, emphasizing the time component as key.

Question 5

The CrossFit model suggests that skills like coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy are improved primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Neurological adaptation through practice

Answer

These four skills are neurological in nature and improve through practice that creates new motor patterns rather than organic tissue adaptation.

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Crossfit Methodology and Definitions 3