General Physical Skills

Here at CrossFit Torque, we are all about reaching goals and becoming more fit. If one of your goals is optimum physical competence then all of the following general physical skills must be considered:

1.) Cardiovascular/ Respiratory Endurance – The ability of the body systems to gather, process, and transport oxygen.

2.) Stamina – The ability of the body to process, store, deliver, and utilize energy.

3.) Strength – The ability of a muscular unit, or combo of muscular units to apply force.

4.) Flexibility – The ability of maximizing range of motion at a given joint.

5.) Power – The ability of a muscular unit, or combo of muscular units to apply maximum force in minimum time.

6.) Speed – The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.

7.) Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.

8.) Agility – The ability to minimize transition time between one movement pattern to another.

9.) Accuracy – The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

10.) Balance – The ability to control the placement of the bodies’ center of gravity in relation to its’ support base.

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