Trainer & Participant Roles

October 19, 2007 10:34 AM | | Comments (2)
For those new to CrossFit CLE, here are some basic guidelines as to what you can expect:

The role of a trainer at CrossFit CLE is the following:
  • Provide instruction on proper form and general safety.
  • Provide guidance on scaling load and intensity of workouts appropriate to age, sex, and fitness level.
  • Provide motivation, encouragement, and support to all participants.
  • Do the same workouts as participants (not necessarily at the same time). We believe in our program.
The role of a participant at CrossFit CLE is the following:
  • Arrive properly hydrated - drink water, bring a water bottle or sports drink with you.
  • CrossFit is very challenging. To the extent you are capable leave your ego at the door. There is no shame is starting where you are, whatever level that may be. There is no "right" fitness level - only right directions. Please don't be ashamed of your current fitness level. Be proud that you are on a highly effective path to improving your health.
  • Be supportive and respectful of other participants. There is no "right" fitness level - only right directions. Just like you, the direction of their training is far more valuable than the current level of their training.
  • Participate frequently - the "weekend warrior" is no warrior and will see little or no effect from training. Frequent physical stressors = frequent physical adaptations. The frequency and consistency of participation determines your rate of personal development.
  • Eat, sleep, and rest - getting enough sleep is better than pushing your body to workout on only 5 hours of sleep. Your body grows only when it is resting, not when it is working out. Regularly pushing your body beyond its ability to recover might seem "intense" but it is stupid. Allow your body do its thing.
  • If you want to choose the music during group workouts bring your iPod. We have a stereo set up specifically for this purpose!
CrossFit scales to any age / sex / fitness level and we help you make this possible. For example, 225lb squats can scale down to 30lb squats - see the image below with 225lb total on the back bar and 30lb total on the front bar. These are special 15lb aluminum training bars with hardened plastic plates that we purchased for scaling back load to something workable for any beginner.

Aluminum bar

2 Comments

Tammy Feora said:

This specific comment/email is for Carl David Sandridge:

I am training for my first Ultra Marathon (56mile) in Africa- called Comrades scheduled for May 24th, 2009. A little background- I have ran several races and 1/2, full marathons son I am an experienced marathoner, but humbly must admitt this will be the 1st Ultra- I am seeking a personal trainer that has expertise in this area- I recommend to check out the Comrades website because this encompasses Mountains! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Take Care. Tammy

September 25, 2008 2:32 PM
Brady Howard said:

Well I saw my orthopedic Dr. last thursday and I told him that I am recovering from the spine surgery that he preformed on me back in july,in fact I told him that I am back to training as usual and he said that is very good. I smiled from ear to ear when he said that. He gave me the okay to wrestle again and that really makes me happy! I'm going to compete in the world safety forces games this year and I'm determind to bring back another gold metal and I will thank Crossfit for helping me to be able to compete again,no one is going to beat me on conditioning,if they beat me it will be on skills,no one beats me conditiong,I owe Crossfit alot for really helpng me to be ready,God bless you crossfit.

January 20, 2009 11:19 PM

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