Cracking the CrossFit Open: How to Outperform Your Peers in Every Workout

by Oliver Norris, Christina Roth (Editor)

A new, expanded and updated edition of the complete guide to the sport of CrossFit

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, this book will help you improve faster in the key CrossFit workouts and movements. It provides you with the tools to outperform your peers, both in the Workout of the Day (WOD) and in the next CrossFit Open.

In this book you will

If you are serious about CrossFit, read this book and begin training in a better way.
Full table of

Introduction

PART APPROACH
Chapter 1: Strategy
Chapter 2: Tactics
Chapter 3: Psychology

PART TRAINING
Chapter 4: Principles
Chapter 5: Consistency
Chapter 6: Workouts
Chapter 7: Programming

PART RECOVERY
Chapter 8: Nutrition
Chapter 9: Lifestyle
Chapter 10: Supplements

Conclusion
Glossary of Terms

Genres: Fitness, Health

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 26, 2017

Reviews

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I would like to improve my skill set and conditioning to start doing more Crossfit and hopefully weightlifting comps this book was a good read on things that look out for and prepare for to achieve those comp goals.

[Louis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is three things, one is an introduction to the philosophy of CrossFit, in the author's own words. The second is an review of the types of movements and workouts in the CrossFit Open, which is another way of reviewing the types of movements and workouts that are prevalent in CrossFit as practiced (e.g. while CrossFit may discuss covering all time domains, in reality, I have not done a CrossFit WOD that had a run longer than a 5K) The third thing is an introduction to individual training. While someone who has experienced serious training (a good high school or college coach/trainer) may already know this, if you are new to athletic training, this is a good way of learning all of this in a comprehensive way instead of isolated blog posts or in bits and pieces from a range of individuals.

[Alex Devero · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is builds on analysis of data from CrossFit games as well as practices of veteran CrossFit athletes. It doesn't show anything really new. Instead, it helps anyone interested in attending CrossFit games, or starting with CrossFit, learn about what worked in the past so they can prepare for the future. The book covers all areas a CrossFit athlete will need to work on, from training to mindset and recovery. In overall, it is a good guide not only to prepare yourself for CrossFit games but also to start with CrossFit.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing groundbreaking

Points for being to the point and not hyping supplements. However, a lot of the stuff in the book is common sense knowledge and unlikely to help someone who has had prior competitive experience, whether in sports or other competitions.

[Ramy · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's not a scientific book , you could read it in couple of hours
would help you with some broad tips for developing your performance but still I consider it as a shallow book .... It's more an advice from a friend performing crossfit than an informative book .

[MR GRANT HEWLETT · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and concise

A great book for demystifying training for CrossFit; a refreshing lack of waffle.
I highly recommend this book if you are serious about improving at CrossFit.

[Angel Issa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mediocre

Nothing new. Just a bunch of general advice you can find anywhere online. Real waste of time and money. Mediocre.

[Bobby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple but clear advice

Simple but clear advice on Crossfit in general, not just the Open. It explains the open process well and give you some good benchmarks to follow

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible book! A great way for all cross fit or fitness enthusiasts to start or continue they’re journey to the optimum

[Michael Z · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, worth reading

[Akshay Gahlaut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple , to the point book. Non diplomatic, contains all the answers that 'beginners' can have before starting crossfit.

[Bonnie Grigg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read with vital information about the foundational topics a beginner Crossfitter needs to know and have explained well.