How to Scale WOD’s 101 – CrossFit Downtown Heights Tampa, FL

Welcome to How to Scale WOD’s 101. This article will be detailing how to scale our daily CrossFit workouts. This is a very important process when using CrossFit as your workout regimen. Thank you for joining us here in beautiful Tampa, Fl. Hope it’s helpful!

What is Scaling?

The process of scaling is when an athlete is unable to safely complete a prescribed workout for a CrossFit class. Wether it be the weight being too heavy or endless other reasons one has to avoid certain movements. The possibilities are endless. We here at CrossFit Downtown Heights, Located between Downtown Tampa and Tampa Heights neighborhood focus on safety first, no workout is worth risking your health. If anyone says different, do not listen to them lol. So, for example; Class Workout 2 Rounds For Time: 10 push ups and 20 pull ups. If an athlete is unable to perform a pull up, the trainer running the class will find a subsitute for that movement, such as ring rows and/or pull ups with a assistance band. We like to find a movement that works the same muscle group, as well as the same stimulus. The stimulus of each CrossFit workout is completely different every day and is determined by the trainer.

When Should I Scale?

When should I scale? What should I scale down to? Should I do less weight? Less Reps? All of these questions should be asked before our class workout begins, they should be directed at the CrossFit trainer. The trainer will evaluate all aspects of the workout and athlete and determine how they can get the best workout and the most out of their hour class. Don’t ever be afraid to ask to scale, over 75% of members at your typical CrossFit gym in Tampa and anywhere else in the world are scaling the daily WOD’s. CrossFit programming is designed for the top/fittest athletes in his/her gym, everyone scales from there. Even dropping a few pounds off the bar can increase your workout intensity and aerobic capacity. Focus should always be about moving and moving well. If the reps are heavy/overloaded and not done correctly the athlete has a risk of injury. Safety first.

Thank you for reading! If you have any questions about this article or how to scale a specific movement, remember, always ask the coach/trainer first. That’s why they’re there! We hope this helps you on your fitness journey!