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Gerald T Mangine1, Elisabeth K Zeitz2, Joshua D Dexheimer3
1Exercise Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2023
Summary
Elite male and female CrossFit athletes exhibit distinct pacing strategies. Top performers demonstrate faster and more consistent execution, with men excelling in gymnastics and maintaining pace in resistance exercises.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- The 2020 CrossFit Open involved five demanding tests.
- Understanding pacing strategies is crucial for optimizing performance in high-intensity functional fitness competitions.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated sex-based and rank-based differences in pacing within elite CrossFit athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of sex and competitive rank on pacing strategies in the 2020 CrossFit Open.
- To analyze differences in repetition completion rates, failed repetitions, break times, and transition times between high-ranking and lower-ranking athletes, as well as between men and women.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of video recordings from 160 elite male and female CrossFit athletes (top 10,000 overall).
- Athletes were categorized into top 10% of their division and remaining competitors.
- Video analysis quantified pacing variables including repetition rates, failed reps, rest, and transition times, analyzed by test halves and overall.
Main Results:
- Top 10% of men were significantly faster than other competitors in tests 1, 3, and 5.
- Top 10% of women and remaining men showed faster completion than remaining women in tests 1 and 3.
- Men generally exhibited faster performance in gymnastics and more consistent pacing in resistance exercises compared to women.
Conclusions:
- Elite CrossFit athletes, particularly the top 10%, display superior speed and consistency across tests.
- Significant sex-based differences exist, with men showing advantages in specific exercise types and overall pacing.
- These findings offer insights into the factors contributing to success in elite men's and women's CrossFit competitions.
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