D2 - Scaling CrossFit Workouts

Question 1

Why are CrossFit WODs scaled?

Answer 1

CrossFit WODs are scaled to preserve the intended stimuli despite athlete limitations such as experience

Question 2

What is the goal of properly scaling a WOD?

Answer 2

The goal of properly scaling a WOD is to safely maximize relative intensity (load

Question 3

What does the duration of a WOD determine?

Answer 3

The duration of a WOD determines the primary metabolic pathway trained.

Question 4

Which metabolic pathway is emphasized in longer workouts?

Answer 4

In general

Question 5

What is the impact of shorter challenges on metabolic pathways?

Answer 5

Shorter challenges require more time in the ATP/CP and glycolytic pathways.

Question 6

How can scaling to an increased rep scheme benefit less experienced athletes?

Answer 6

Scaling to an increased rep scheme can reduce risk for less experienced athletes by forcing lower loads

Question 7

What is the purpose of the window in task-priority and time-priority workouts?

Answer 7

The window is a time (for task-priority workouts) or a total round/rep count (for time-priority workouts) that guides the scaling of the workout.

Question 8

What are the elements of scaling in CrossFit?

Answer 8

Elements of scaling in CrossFit include Volume