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At this point, after the last few weeks of intensity,
we need to bring that intensity back down to sustain and increase our fitness.
The wonderful thing about doing the Open and quarterfinals is that we get to
find out where some of the holes in our game are, where we need to increase our
fitness, what's lacking, and what needs work. Whether it's a gymnastic skill or
the capacity to move longer, faster, or stronger, or to move more weight, we
find out where those holes are by going all in on the pain cave. But I can't
live in the pain cave. I can't live at 100% intensity; it's not sustainable,
and it won't increase my fitness. It does show me what my maximum capacity is
or isn't.
Daily, I can't go 100% every time I walk through the
door. I can't try to do a 1RM every time I'm lifting; it won't move me forward.
What I need to do is:
- do
more reps
- increase
the weight over time
- work
at 70-80-85%
I will increase capacity with less intensity so that
when I go and grab that 100% intensity, when I dive into the pain cave and hang
out, my fitness will support that activity. You can't do that every day. Your
central nervous system can't handle it. It's not good for you. Things will
start breaking down, and we don't want breakdowns. It's good to test ourselves.
It's good to have that 100% intensity and effort occasionally.
Now it's time to go back to work. Increase our
capacity and our fitness by working at a lower intensity.
If you're interested in building muscle and strength,
sign up for a free fitness assessment at www.crossfitodyssey.com or reach out
to me directly, and let's get you started on your journey to extraordinary
results.
John Mariotti
www.sunday-stories.blogspot.com
775-338-2412
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