This list is not comprehensive, but it's a good start:
1. Is an RX Fran still daunting? 95#/65# thrusters seem impossible? If you could front squat #225/#155 I bet 95#/65# would seem much more do-able. I think strength is the most important aspect of fitness, as long as the other aspects(cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy) are coming along at a relatively steady pace, we should be good to go.
2. Ride a bus in Harlem. The old people who look miserable, are using walkers and yell at white people aren't in that sad position because their endurance sucks, it's not even flexibility- it's lack of strength. As an old person, you become unable to function solo when the strength goes. Get stronger and you will live longer, happier (as long as a bear doesn't get you.)
3. Every athletic endeavour is supported by relative strength. When we think of the opposite of a strength event, a marathon immediately comes to mind. While only doing 3x5 back squats isn't going to be enough to prepare you for a marathon, it is great for two reasons:
a. The body loves to get away from the monotony of running occasionally. We like variety in CrossFit, especially when used wisely.
b. Weak, skinny marathoners look like shit by the end of a race. With no strength to support form maintenance, every semblance of proper running techniques crumbles in a second.
In summation, get strong- get better at CrossFit.
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