In this episode, I discuss Competition Simulations.
More specifically,
What they are
Why they are important
How to design them
How to structure them
Also, I open the episode with a short, ~10 min, segment on what the “battery” means and how it applies to physiology.
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3 Feb 2026
Preparing for the CrossFit Quarterfinals
In this episode, I discuss the following:
-Biggest mistake I see athletes make this time of year
-Adaptation Speeds
-Training Session Design
-Maintenance Training
-Stress Management
References for some of the adaptation statements I made:
“The increase in muscle force after 4 weeks of strength training is mediated by adaptations in motor unit recruitment and rate coding”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/neural-adaptation
“Endurance Training and V˙O2max: Role of Maximal Cardiac Output and Oxygen Extraction”
25 Jan 2026
Fixed vs. Varied Intensity
Fixed vs Varied Intensity
Why some movements force rest, while others let you slow down and keep moving.
This is a key framework for how I view movement inside the sport of CrossFit, which then influences how I program for it.
A lot of the errors people make when performing workouts comes down to them not knowing the difference between fixed and varied intensity.
Once you understand the difference, not only will you be able to better approach workouts, your performances will improve as well.
And in order to understand this framework, we are going to need to discuss a few key points to start.
* What intensity actually is
* The difference between sustainable and unsustainable work
* And why fixed vs varied intensity dictates how you should approach a workout
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
* Why some movements force rest while others don’t
* How elite athletes separate themselves
* And how to apply this framework immediately to training and competition
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Engagement
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