{"id":407,"date":"2024-08-12T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T05:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vassesc.com\/?p=407"},"modified":"2024-08-16T08:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:42:36","slug":"why-strength-and-conditioning-training-is-not-crossfit-and-why-that-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vassesc.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/12\/why-strength-and-conditioning-training-is-not-crossfit-and-why-that-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Strength and Conditioning Training is NOT CrossFit (And Why That Matters)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When people first walk through the doors at Vasse Strength and Conditioning, many assume we are a CrossFit gym. We get it. The high-intensity vibe, the barbells, the sweat\u2014 our coaches all do CrossFit competitions and aim to be in the top 10% of CrossFit athletes each year\u2014 it\u2019s easy to lump us in with the CrossFit crowd. But here\u2019s the truth: we\u2019re not a CrossFit gym! Not even close. And understanding that difference isn\u2019t just important\u2014it\u2019s crucial. If you\u2019re serious about your results, we want to help you. That\u2019s why we\u2019re laying it out in this article, to help you see why what we do at Vasse Strength and Conditioning is a whole different system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Strength and Conditioning Is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It must start here\u2014Strength and Conditioning (S&amp;C) isn\u2019t about getting fit. It\u2019s about getting optimised. It\u2019s the backbone of athletic performance, the secret sauce behind every elite athlete\u2019s success. I would even go as far as to say that CrossFit Games athletes do not do CrossFit to get ready for CrossFit\u2014they do Strength and Conditioning to get ready for CrossFit. We\u2019re talking about a science-backed, purpose-driven approach to training designed to make you better and the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialisation:<\/strong> This isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all game. S&amp;C is tailored. It\u2019s bespoke. Whether you\u2019re training for a marathon or a powerlifting meet or want to crush your records, S&amp;C drills into your specific needs and homes on exactly what you need to dominate. At Vasse Strength and Conditioning, we do this by not just \u2018scaling\u2019 a workout as CrossFit would have us describe it. We program different layers of the workout based on individuals\u2019 skill sets, capabilities, and desired results. According to our members who have travelled internationally, we do this better than any CrossFit gym they have visited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured Programming:<\/strong> Forget the randomness. S&amp;C is built on solid, periodised programming. It\u2019s a strategic game of chess, with every move planned to maximise your gains and minimise risks. You\u2019re not just sweating for the sake of it\u2014you\u2019re executing a plan. CrossFit programming is designed to be three days on and one day off. Vasse Strength and Conditioning is a 7-day training facility, so for that reason, we follow a 10-day programming rotation. This also helps members with structured schedules experience variety in their training week in and week out while allowing those who train five to six days per week to avoid overtraining from too many days of high-intensity, heavy weight or high-volume workouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precision:<\/strong> Technique is king. In S&amp;C, it\u2019s not about how much you can lift or how fast you can go if you\u2019re doing it wrong. It\u2019s about how well you can perform\u2014safely, efficiently, and with maximum impact. To be honest, I\u2019m not going to pretend we do this better than anyone or anything. Any fitness business doing a good job does or should be doing this, and it annoys me when anybody claims they do this the best. However, one thing S&amp;C allows is for us to spend weeks upon weeks layering and building skills within class times and programming that is outside of the warm-up, again due to modifications in progressions over just \u2018scaling,\u2019 which gives coaches autonomy to manipulate workouts and skill training to suit an individual\u2019s needs differently and uniquely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progression:<\/strong> There\u2019s no mystery here. You start with where you\u2019re at, and you build\u2014progressively. Week by week, phase by phase, you get stronger, faster, and more powerful. It\u2019s measurable, trackable, and undeniable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CrossFit: What\u2019s Going On?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CrossFit, on the other hand, is a little bit different. I do like it. I like what it has done for Fitness; however, it is still more varied than S&amp;C. The promise? A little bit of everything\u2014strength, endurance, flexibility, you name it. But it\u2019s not tailored. It\u2019s not specialized. And neither should it be. It is designed to prepare you for the unknown and the unknowable. For all its variety, it\u2019s lacking one critical element\u2014focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what you\u2019re signing up for with CrossFit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Variety:<\/strong> CrossFit is the buffet of fitness. One day, you\u2019re lifting heavy; the next, you\u2019re swinging kettlebells and jumping into cardio. It\u2019s exciting, sure, but there\u2019s no rhyme or reason behind it\u2014just a lot of \u201clet\u2019s see what sticks.\u201d It has evolved over the years. However, it is not uncommon for a whole day to be designed around just one task or activity. Which is fine, and that is what CrossFit is. But not what we do a Vasse Strength and Conditioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Fitness:<\/strong> CrossFit is about being a jack-of-all-trades. You\u2019ll be decent at many things but won\u2019t master any one thing. If you\u2019re okay with being average across the board and developing your exercise skills more slowly, then great.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community:<\/strong> Let\u2019s give credit where it\u2019s due\u2014CrossFit\u2019s community aspect is its secret weapon and has inspired change in the fitness landscape for the better. It\u2019s fun, it\u2019s supportive, and it\u2019s motivating. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014community doesn\u2019t just equate to results. It\u2019s the cherry on top, not the cake. You need individual attention and to be led by your coach for performance and skill development. The community will keep you coming; we all believe in it, but you can\u2019t let the pack impact your decisions too often.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scaling:<\/strong> CrossFit prides itself on being scalable. But here\u2019s the truth\u2014just because you can scale a workout doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right for you. You\u2019re still playing in a broad, generalist sandbox rather than diving deep into a program crafted just for you. Strength and Conditioning allow this change towards a more individualised approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, I\u2019ve said this many times before. If you\u2019re going to believe in CrossFit as a methodology, you must be all in. Do the course, eat meat, nuts, seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar, and follow CrossFit&#8217;s affiliated programming. If you aren\u2019t doing this, you\u2019re diluting the product. And if you\u2019re a gym like ours that is aiming to service many different types of athletes, specifying modifications and prioritising skill-based or strength-biased programming, doing 2 to 3 pieces within a class timeslot and a variety of class types, I do not believe you\u2019re doing CrossFit\u2014you\u2019re doing Strength and Conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Strength and Conditioning our Choice to deliver Your Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s talk outcomes. If you\u2019re serious about your fitness\u2014if you want to achieve something real, tangible, and game-changing\u2014Strength and Conditioning is very likely the option that makes the most sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialisation Wins Every Time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In fitness, just like in business, specialisation trumps generalisation. S&amp;C doesn\u2019t just make you fit\u2014it makes you better at what YOU want to do. It follows macro and mesocycles or has a specific focus weekly and monthly. Whether it\u2019s dominating the sports field, setting personal records, or just living life at your peak, S&amp;C is about becoming the best version of yourself, focusing on the changes you need to make to be specific to your goals and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure Equals Success<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;C is built on structure\u2014planned, periodised, and purposeful. Every workout is a brick in the wall, building towards your goal. There\u2019s no guessing, no hoping\u2014just a clear path from point A to point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Precision Over Passion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensity is great, but only if it\u2019s applied correctly. In S&amp;C, technique isn\u2019t an afterthought\u2014it\u2019s the main event. Because when you train with precision, you train for longevity, progress, and real, sustainable gains. There is a place for percentage work, and Strength and Conditioning allows that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Progress Isn\u2019t Optional<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In S&amp;C, progress is a guarantee. Because it\u2019s built into the program. You\u2019re not just spinning your wheels\u2014you\u2019re moving forward consistently, with measurable results you can see and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, if you\u2019re after a fitness experience\u2014something social, varied, and fun\u2014both CrossFit and Strength and Conditioning will help. CrossFit is for testing your fitness or fitness as a sport. Or even for your health and longevity, it will make a change. But if you\u2019re after RESULTS\u2014actual, undeniable, progression-based results, where each workout is designed around your needs for your sports or life goal progressions\u2014then Strength and Conditioning is it. And I believe even the best do Strength and Conditioning over CrossFit to be their most physically prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get caught up in the hype. Get caught up in your own progress. It\u2019s time to stop playing around and start training with purpose. Because in the end, it\u2019s not about how much you do\u2014it\u2019s about how well you do it. In that arena, Strength and Conditioning is our choice at Vasse Strength and Conditioning over CrossFit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people first walk through the doors at Vasse Strength and Conditioning, many assume we are a CrossFit gym. We get it. 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