6 Habits of Successful CrossFit Athletes

CrossFit has proved to be hugely popular in the fitness world, mainly for its high-intensity workouts that challenge both physical strength and mental strength. They also push people to their limits and athletes are in ridiculous shape.

It’s important to remember that behind every successful CrossFit athlete lies a set of habits that contribute to their achievements. Here are six habits I believe we see among top CrossFit athletes:

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6 Habits of successful CrossFit athletes

#1 – Rest and recovery

Rest and recovery are essential components of any successful training program. Top CrossFit athletes prioritise adequate rest, nutrition, and recovery practices. They understand that proper recovery allows their bodies to repair and grow stronger, ultimately improving their performance.
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Most importantly, they don’t skip recovery sessions! These are just as important as training sessions.

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#2 – Mindset mastery

The best in the business have developed a winning mindset characterised by mental toughness, resilience, and unwavering focus. They approach every workout, competition, and challenge with a positive attitude and a strong belief in their abilities.

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CrossFit workouts can be physically and mentally demanding, requiring mental toughness to push through fatigue and discomfort. They embrace the discomfort of intense workouts, with the view of training at a harder level than they will have to compete at.

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#3 – Adaptation and learning

Top level athletes are constantly seeking to learn and improve, both as an athlete and as a person. They remain open to feedback, actively seek out opportunities for growth, and are not afraid to adjust their approach based on new information or experiences, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve in the constantly evolving world of CrossFit.

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#4 – Target weaknesses

Rather than avoiding weaknesses, you will find a successful athlete actively seeks to address them head-on. They dedicate time and attention to improving areas where they may be lacking.

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#5 – Work ethic

You have to put in the time. Successful CrossFit athletes understand the importance of consistency in their training regimen, while CrossFit is all about variation. When it comes to training at the top level you need a plan and structure to ensure those weak areas get attention.

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While following the program is important, this needs to go hand in hand with an unparalleled work ethic if you want to be the best.

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#6 – Practise makes perfect

Efficient movement patterns directly influence performance outcomes and competitive success. Meticulously honed form enhances power output, agility, and endurance – all crucial in elite competition. Simply put, it makes them faster, saves energy and optimises their performance. It also reduces the chance of injury.

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Final thoughts

What truly sets the top 0.1% apart from the rest of the CrossFit community is that their habits extend beyond the gym, encompassing discipline, hard work, fine tuning skills, resilience, and mental toughness.

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This can be found across every aspect of their lifestyle, so if you do the basics well and do them consistently – who knows what you might accomplish!

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