Gymnastics // Monostructural // Weightlifting
We cycle through different elements of fitness during the weeks/ months/ years of CrossFit training. This “constantly varied” stimulus is what gives the most bang for the buck for your time. Specialization is for insects and people who want to get in the Guinness Book.
CrossFitters are notorious for not wanting to run. Sure we’ll put out for the miles that come with Murph, maaaaybe some 400s in the WOD, but otherwise no thanks. Guess what? Gaining exceptional physical fitness involves running along with other singularly repetitive movements like rucking, rowing, biking, box jumps and jumping rope.
That’s what we’re talking about today- Monostructural activities.
Monostructural modalities like those mentioned above in various patterns- short vs long distance and steady vs interval- can help you gain incredible amounts of fitness. The benefit to your cardiorespiratory health is unmatched when you spend time engaged in these activities on a regular basis.
Not only can these activities improve your heart and lungs, they can also help you increase fat burning by getting you into a steady low to medium heart rate for extended periods of time. Adding monostructural elements to your fitness routine is just as important as lifting weights (looking at you CrossFitters).
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