In order to be successful in competitive CrossFit, persistence is required. Yes, it’s a cliche. But it’s a cliche because it’s true. CrossFit is no exception to this rule despite what the sport appears to be. Talent will only carry you so far. Unfortunately, this lesson seems to be lost on much of the CrossFit Community. Social media stories would have us believe that training to compete in the Sport of Fitness is a much shorter track than it actually is. As a result, there are tons of athletes out there who are burned out from a process of training they were never actually educated on or bought into, to begin with.

To get a fitness trainer certificate and work as a personal trainer in a studio gym, boutique gym or group fitness gym can take as little as a weekend seminar. To receive a personal trainer certificate through bodies like ISSA, NASM or ACE and work in a globo gym takes on average 3-6 months to study the course materials and pass the test. To study and pass the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program quizzes and case studies takes most fitness coaches 6-12 months. 

It all begins with an idea.

OPEX Coach Matt Springer is back to help coaches and athletes analyze and learn from their performance in CrossFit Open Workout 18.4. One of the things he specifically targets is how to improve your deadlift in a balanced fashion to prepare yourself for a future event like this in the next CrossFit Open season. Take a look below!