What makes a GREAT benchmark? You could say it comes down to personal preference, and maybe to a degree it does. But at the end of the day, a benchmark should be a well-rounded test of all things CrossFit. In CrossFit we often talk about training to be a 3 headed monster. Those three heads being strength, aerobic capacity, and skills. Now, you can break these categories down even further, but this would be the broadest interpretation of what we strive for! Of course, while we aim to improve these areas of fitness, we start to see the auxiliary benefits of that training, that’s what leads most Cross Fitters to reach their goals. These things include – being leaner, having more energy, preventing injury and good overall health and biomarkers. So, with that in mind, lets create, and repeat benchmarks that target these elements and help you reach your goals!...
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