It was just another day at the gym as our athletes pushed themselves to extremes in an effort to get better at life. On the menu for the WOD were hang snatches and burpees. These movements truly embody moving large loads over long distances quickly. Within those two movements all aspects of fitness are covered.
Moving a weight upwards at maximum velocity and getting under it before gravity takes effect requires strength to get the weight moving, agility to change direction, and speed to get back under the weight in addition to the obvious coordination requirement. Put together strength and speed in the same movement and you’ve got power. Try squatting with that same weight overhead and you develop significant amounts of fliexibility, balance, and accuracy. Throw in some burpees for cardiorespiratory endurance and stamina and you’ve covered all ten principles of fitness. That’s not bad for a day’s workout.
If you want truly functional fitness that can be used inside or outside a gym call us at 419-708-9187. The first workout is free and you can see for yourself if this is for you.
