The 5 Biggest Mistakes while doing Crossfit Part 2 - Nettofitness.dk

Mistakes while doing Crossfit – Part 2

In continuation to Part 1 - “Little did they know that the Crossfit become one of the sports in the fastest growing in the world. Today there are over 13,000 gyms associated with this workout (also called "boxes") in 142 countries on 7 continents.” In this article, I would be talking about a few more mistakes that most of the athletes do while doing this workout.

1. Becoming too competitive

The competition is a vital aspect of any sport, whether it be a competition with yourself or with others, and Crossfit is no different. Participants are encouraged to push their limits (safely) and as it is a sport done in a group environment, a competition of psychology comes in. But, it is a mistake for CrossFitters when they become too competitive and start taking risks just to improve performance: to overcome their personal records or those of others. It is important to remember that a little competition is healthy, but if you forget the basics or take unnecessary risks, you could seriously hurt yourself and not being able to set foot in the gym.

2. Neglecting mobility

Ask anyone what their fitness goals are, and the majority of people will say – weight loss, tone up or build muscle. These are all excellent fitness goals, but there are other components that are often forgotten. The CrossFitters often forget the importance of flexibility and mobility, and even if it is not in the forefront of their minds, mobility is a crucial reality to the performance over the long-term and overall well-being. Working out on your mobility will increase your range of motion, which can prevent injuries and help you heal faster. Better mobility makes you a better Crossfitter and can help to extend your workouts; So this is an important aspect not to forget or neglect.

3. Taking shortcuts

There is a certain integrity to Crossfit because people have their own rehearsals and consider their own movements (like touching the ground with the chest at each pump). The drives are above all honest as you bring your own repetition, completion time and maximum weight at the end of each WOD. It can be very tempting to take a shortcut to as 9 repetitions instead of 10 or take a few seconds to your time, but in doing so you are mistaken yourself. Taking such shortcuts will only limit or slow down your personal development and prevent you from living a rewarding experience. If you feel the need to reduce your repetitions or if you have difficulty completing a move because of your lack of flexibility, it is a sign of having to adapt your exercise rather than sacrifice your integrity.

4. Sacrificing sleep 

Diet and exercise are crucial components of a healthy lifestyle, but adequate sleep is also important, especially if you do vigorous workouts. A common mistake is to not sleep properly, which means seven to eight hours per night. Neglecting this rest will have impacts on your body as a performance decline in the gym, and ultimately a feeling of complete exhaustion. A lack of sleep can also lead to increased production of cortisol, which causes the accumulation and storage of fat in the body. You work so hard and do not destroy all your efforts and results in not sleeping well.

5. Neglecting your nutrition

I briefly mentioned the importance of diet in the previous point, but it is worth explaining in more detail. Crossfit workouts are intense, and one of the most common mistakes practitioners is to not eat properly, especially after the WOD. After finishing a workout, your body really needs glycogen because it has used all its stock. Most sports nutrition professionals say that the interval to replenish you after a workout is only 30 minutes. That means it's important to eat protein and carbohydrates in this interval when they are best absorbed.

Ensure you refuel immediately after training ensures that your muscles recover faster and more efficiently, which in turn will maximize your performance and time spent practicing. Keeping this essential loopholes in mind, you not only will increase your fitness and mobility, but also will be having maximum results for this workout.