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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • The CrossFit Open (CFO) is an annual competition with increasing popularity.
  • Identifying key fitness parameters for CFO success is crucial for athlete development.
  • Limited research exists on the specific physiological predictors of CFO performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationships between physiological fitness, training history, and performance in the 2018 CrossFit Open.
  • To determine the most important fitness parameters for predicting success in the CFO.

Main Methods:

  • Sixteen experienced CrossFit athletes (>2 years) underwent physiological assessments before the 2018 CFO.
  • Assessments included body composition, muscle morphology, cardiorespiratory fitness, and strength.
  • Spearman correlations and stepwise regression analyzed relationships between variables and CFO performance.

Main Results:

  • Significant correlations were found between most assessed variables and CFO workout performance.
  • Competition experience, body composition, vastus lateralis size, respiratory compensation threshold, and rate of force development were common predictors.
  • Body composition emerged as the most significant predictor of CFO performance.

Conclusions:

  • Specific fitness parameters like body composition and cardiorespiratory measures are strong predictors of CrossFit Open success.
  • These findings provide actionable insights for athletes aiming to improve their competitive performance.
  • Training recommendations targeting these identified fitness components may enhance athlete preparedness for the CFO.