Podcast Summary
CrossFit Founder Announces Pre-Open Workout with New Twists: CrossFit founder Dave Castro introduced a surprise pre-Open workout with new twists on classic movements, sparking speculation about the upcoming Open workouts and generating excitement within the CrossFit community.
CrossFit founder Dave Castro surprised the fitness community by announcing an "18.0" pre-Open workout during a Reebok event in London. The workout included two common CrossFit movements with new twists: a dumbbell snatch with a lower standard for the switch, and a burpee over a dumbbell. Castro's announcement has sparked speculation about what the Open workouts might entail this year, as he often introduces new elements to keep things interesting. The 18.0 event was a collaboration between CrossFit and Reebok, and the workout was designed to be true to CrossFit's principles of simplicity and functional fitness. The announcement has generated buzz and excitement within the CrossFit community, as athletes and fans eagerly anticipate the official Open workouts.
Distractions and humor during non-competition events: During competition, focus is paramount, but outside distractions and attempts at humor can add to the pressure and nerves for athletes.
While there may be distractions and attempts at humor during non-competition events, the games themselves are a focused and demanding environment where everyone, including the athletes, has their own responsibilities and tasks to attend to. During the games, there's little room for distractions or interruptions, as everyone is fully engaged in their respective roles. However, during other events and announcements, athletes may experience interruptions or attempts at humor from their peers, particularly those they are close with. These instances can add to the pressure and nerves, as athletes may need to quickly adapt to new announcements or techniques. Overall, the environment surrounding the games is demanding for all involved, with a unique set of challenges both during and outside of competition.
Trusting in strategy over individual events: Success in competition relies on a strategic approach, considering overall goals rather than just individual events. Trusting in your preparation can lead to greater success.
Success in competition often requires a strategic approach, focusing not just on individual events but the overall goal. Matt, despite having the second-fastest time in the Squat snatch event without preparation, chose not to repeat his attempt, trusting he had done enough to set himself up for success in the rest of the competition. Reebok's partnership with CrossFit has played a significant role in expanding their reach and influencing the lives of over a million people through The Open, exposing them to new communities and allowing their brand to grow organically.
Responsibility of Creating CrossFit Open Workouts: Creating CrossFit Open workouts requires balance between inclusivity and challenge, ensuring participants understand movements, and testing them personally before release.
Creating CrossFit workouts for the Open, which can significantly impact people's weekends, carries a great responsibility. It's not just about making it inclusive for everyone, but ensuring that participants have a basic understanding of CrossFit movements and techniques. The goal is to strike a balance between inclusivity and challenge. Anyone can participate, but not everyone can master every movement. The creator of the workouts tests them himself before releasing them, acknowledging the fear of potential backlash but embracing the process during creation.
Fear of comparison during official fitness tests: Speaker values preparation and improvement, but experiences anxiety during tests due to comparison and pressure.
The speaker values preparation and improvement in their fitness journey, but experiences anxiety when officially testing and comparing scores with others. They prioritize understanding their capabilities during practice sessions, but fear the pressure and comparison during official tests. Regarding their favorite Reebok shoes, the speaker mentions they focus on being prepared and adaptable, and while they have preferences, they can make do with whatever equipment they have. The speaker expresses liking the new Nano 8s and the heel drop in the shoes, and has fond memories of the Nano 7s.
Appreciating unique experiences: Embrace new experiences, cherish unexpected discoveries, and demonstrate resilience to succeed.
The speaker values unique experiences, whether it's in group chats or traveling to gyms around the world. He appreciates the business aspect of his group chats, but also cherishes the unexpected discoveries and cultural differences he encounters in his travels. In the context of the Hunger Games analogy, he admires the mental fortitude and determination of a particular athlete named Matt, who consistently strives to win despite challenges. Overall, the speaker's perspective highlights the importance of embracing new experiences and the resilience required to succeed.
Focus on outperforming competitors: Successful competitors strive to be better than those around them, driving them to be formidable opponents and key forces for success.
Successful competitors focus not only on being their best but also on outperforming those around them. Matt and Rich Froning, for instance, didn't just aim to do their best; they aimed to beat their competitors. This mindset doesn't necessarily mean being the absolute best, but rather being better than those to the left and right. This mentality makes for formidable opponents and is a powerful driving force for success. In essence, it's not just about being a good athlete, but also a fierce competitor. This mindset can be intimidating in various scenarios, including a cage fight, where the determination to win at all costs comes into play.
