How come the conditioning WODs have so much rest time? Today is 1 min of work and 4min of rest?!?! Yesterday had 4min of rest and Monday had 6 minutes. Seems very excessive relative to the work time for each WOD.
Let's simplify things and say their are three pathways we can train- instantaneous (strength work,) sprint and aerobic. This is a classic example of training the sprint pathway. If you want to sprint each time, you have to rest so that you can work at at least 90% of your total capacity. Don't feel like you're getting enough from your workout, work harder when you're working.
Maybe a better question is - why so many of the same WOD format back-to-back? We seem to be a lot less "constantly varied" than we used to be... Is this on purpose?
Yes, this is on purpose. Regular exposure to highly technical movements, heavy weights, and crafty conditioning allows you to get better at all of these things. All Lebron James does all day long is shoot basketballs and thank God for the genes he was blessed with. Remember, CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program, not a "random amalgamation of ass kickings that may accidentally result in a six pack if you don't hurt yourself first."
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