Several factors contribute to determining the answer to this question. Today, I'll focus on some key points: the Minimum Effective Dose, your drive, motivation, and enjoyment of training, recovery, and training experience.
MINIMUM EFFECTIVE DOSE
This refers to the smallest amount of stimulus (exercise) required to produce the results you want and minimise injury.Â
This means; that if you are getting the results you want, you are in a great place to be.Â
Pushing beyond this point can lead to injury and fatigue, hindering long-term progress.Â
Prioritise quality over quantity in your sessions, remembering that the goal is that we train for the rest of our lives!!
YOU SHOULD WANT TO GO TO THE GYM
CrossFit's diversity and variety should keep your workouts exciting and motivating. Going to the gym should be something you genuinely want to do. While motivation may vary day-to-day, overall, you should love coming to the gym!
 If training feels like a chore and something you don’t want to do; it might be a sign to take a reassess.Â
RECOVERY
Progress requires proper recovery. It's normal to feel muscle soreness, but we don’t want soreness to be consistently impacting your strength and intensity.Â
Finding yourself struggling to show up each day with the same intensity may mean you need to assess your weekly sessions or factors like inadequate sleep and poor nutrition.
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
View your training as a marathon, not a sprint. Gradually increasing weekly sessions allows your body to adapt, minimising the risk of injury. Beginners might start with 2-3 sessions per week, while seasoned individuals aiming to compete might need 5 sessions weekly.
Remember, the goal is to train for the rest of our lives!!!
Find what works for you. When you are excited to go to the gym, you are hitting each session with intensity and you’re seeing results; you are in a great place to be in
If you want to chat more about what your training week should look like, feel free to reach out to one of us coaches!
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