Mike Giardina (CF-L4) goes full send on the early rounds then fights to hang on, while Tommy Wood, M.D., PhD, explains the physiology of what Mike’s body is going through.
Workout of the Day for 220517:
7 rounds for max distance of:
Bike 1 minute
Rest 1 minute
Post bike type and total distance to comments.
Scaling:
These bike intervals include a 1-to-1 work-rest ratio. Push the intensity for each minute of work. Deconditioned athletes can reduce the number of rounds.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for max distance of:
Bike 1 minute
Rest 1 minute
Comments on Why Does CrossFit Hurt?: Workout Demo 220517
2.6 miles on a True bike
4.250 m - Echo Bike
C2 Rower (no bike)
272+275+271+268+262+267+262 = 1877m
3.1miles
AirDyne
echo bike, 3.12 miles total, 133 cal
0.46/0.43/0.45/0.45/0.41/0.43/0.49
10 Rounds on AD4 Old school
5.4 Miles
250 Cals
20 Minutes
.50-.49-.46-.50-.48-.46-.55=3.44miles 159cal.
Echo bike
7 rounds for max distance of:
Bike 1 minute
Rest 1 minute
Post bike type and total distance to comments.
echo bike 10-10-10-11-9-8-9 cal
Subbed, row for distance
310/302/293/284/275/269/270
2107 total
Fear level: 9.9
This deserves to be watched to the very end. Dr. Wood does an excellent job of explaining why what we may perceive as a pacing strategy on Mike's part is actually a potent stimulus for growth, both physically and mentally. Full-send tomorrow on minute one and let come what may.
Why does CrossFit Hurt?: Workout Demo 220517
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