Crossfit Methodology and Definitions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: CrossFit defines 'work capacity across broad time and modal domains' as which concept?
- Power output
- Fitness (Correct answer)
- Intensity
- Adaptation
Correct answer: Fitness
CrossFit's operational definition of fitness is 'increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains.'
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the CrossFit theoretical hierarchy of development?
- Strength, Skill, Metabolic Conditioning, Nutrition
- Nutrition, Metabolic Conditioning, Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Throwing (Correct answer)
- Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Metabolic Conditioning, Sport
- Nutrition, Strength, Power, Sport
Correct answer: Nutrition, Metabolic Conditioning, Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Throwing
The CrossFit theoretical hierarchy proceeds from Nutrition to Metabolic Conditioning, Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Throwing, and then Sport.
Question 3: In CrossFit terminology, what does 'modal' refer to in 'broad time and modal domains'?
- The statistical mode of performance data
- Different types or methods of physical activity (Correct answer)
- Intensity levels of training
- Movement patterns only
Correct answer: Different types or methods of physical activity
Modal domains refer to the different types or modes of physical activity, such as running, lifting, rowing, and gymnastics.
Question 4: CrossFit's prescription of 'constantly varied' training is intended primarily to prevent:
- Overtraining syndrome
- Skill specialization
- Adaptation and performance plateaus (Correct answer)
- Boredom in athletes
Correct answer: Adaptation and performance plateaus
Constant variation prevents the body from fully adapting to any single stimulus, which would cause performance to plateau.
Question 5: Which term describes the CrossFit concept of performing movements that recruit the most muscle mass over the greatest range of motion?
- Compound movement
- Functional movement (Correct answer)
- Olympic lifting
- Metabolic conditioning
Correct answer: Functional movement
Functional movements are defined in CrossFit as those that recruit the most muscle mass over the greatest range of motion in the shortest time.
Question 6: What is the CrossFit definition of 'intensity'?
- Effort as perceived by the athlete
- Heart rate relative to maximum
- Power output or force times distance divided by time (Correct answer)
- Weight lifted relative to body weight
Correct answer: Power output or force times distance divided by time
CrossFit defines intensity as power, which is force times distance divided by time, making it an objective and measurable quantity.
Question 7: A CrossFit athlete performs the same benchmark workout 3 months apart and improves their time. According to CrossFit methodology, this demonstrates:
- Increased flexibility
- Increased fitness through measurable work capacity (Correct answer)
- Improved nutrition
- Better skill technique only
Correct answer: Increased fitness through measurable work capacity
Improved benchmark times are direct evidence of increased work capacity, which CrossFit equates to measurable fitness improvement.
Crossfit Methodology and Definitions 2
CrossFit defines 'work capacity across broad time and modal domains' as which concept?