Day 75: Economy of Motion

Continuing our week of fighting principles, today we worked “Economy of Motion”. What’s that, you ask? It’s being efficient. How little energy do you need to use to accomplish your goal. One of the easiest ways to work this idea is to NOT rear back your arms as you punch.

Check out the amazing game “cone wars” as well as the many other brilliant ways that we explore economy of motion in kid’s class today.

For striking class, watch Dug duck! That’s right. You can put defense in your striking combos. It doesn’t all have to be offense.

CrossFit class is ALWAYS about economy of motion. How little energy can you use to get the work done? Jump rope is a fantastic example of this. Are you swinging your shoulders all crazy? Cut that out and just use your wrists. Be efficient! Are you slamming your feet down like a yeti between each rep? Knock that crazy biz off. Bounce off the balls of your feet.