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Greg Everett · 04-13-2007, 01:10 PM

I think unfortunately in many cases the question of what is best has to be considered within the question of what can the client handle. Even if a CF WOD is best in ideal circumstances, there are plenty of folks, particularly in the weight loss crowd, who simply cannot perform them. When scaled to their abilities, they resemble the WOD so little I have to wonder how effective they are. In the case of extremely reduced volume, it's clear there must be some supplemental work, e.g. intervals.

So yes I would say the classic run/row WOD is ideal, but for those who can't handle adequate volume/ROM/etc. to maximize intensity, intervals following the scaled version is the best we can do.

04-13-2007, 01:10 PM	#13
Greg Everett Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,625	I think unfortunately in many cases the question of what is best has to be considered within the question of what can the client handle. Even if a CF WOD is best in ideal circumstances, there are plenty of folks, particularly in the weight loss crowd, who simply cannot perform them. When scaled to their abilities, they resemble the WOD so little I have to wonder how effective they are. In the case of extremely reduced volume, it's clear there must be some supplemental work, e.g. intervals. So yes I would say the classic run/row WOD is ideal, but for those who can't handle adequate volume/ROM/etc. to maximize intensity, intervals following the scaled version is the best we can do. __________________ Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches “Simply the best book available on Olympic weightlifting." -Don Weideman, Vice President Pacific Weightlifting Association "Without a doubt the best book on the market about Olympic-style weightlifting." - Mike Burgener, USAW Senior International Coach Catalyst Athletics