The Secret to Open and Semifinals Success for Masters
EverBold Newsletter: 12/27/24: #getbolder
The New Year is the perfect time to step forward with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first CrossFit Open or aiming to qualify for Semifinals, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.
This week’s newsletter includes:
Actionable tips for Masters athletes to maximize their training.
An introduction to Surge, the new training cycle from Bolder Athlete, crafted to elevate your performance.
Insights into how Bolder Athlete specializes in Masters programming to ensure you stay strong, sharp, and ready to compete.
Let’s dive in.
Masters Athletes: Ready for 2025?
As a Masters athlete, your goals might look a little different. Balancing recovery, longevity, and peak performance is critical—and it’s exactly what we’ve built Bolder Athlete to support.
Here’s how we make training smarter, not harder:
Age-Specific Programming: Tailored intensity and volume for Masters athletes to thrive without overtraining.
Integrated Recovery: Strategic sessions to boost stamina and keep you fresh.
Strength + Skill: Building strength, refining gymnastics, and mastering transitions under fatigue—all essential for the Open and Semifinals.
If you’ve struggled with programs that don’t take your needs as a Masters athlete into account, we invite you to try a different approach.
Introducing the Surge Training Cycle
Our Surge Training Cycle is designed to elevate your game for both the CrossFit Open and Semifinals. Here’s what you can expect:
Phase 1: CrossFit Open Prep with a Semifinals Twist
Dates: January 6 – February 24, 2025
Engine + Efficiency: Build your capacity with Open-style workouts (think thrusters, burpees, gymnastics) while staying smooth and efficient.
Semifinals Complexity: Advanced skills, heavier barbells, and longer time domains to prepare for what’s next.
Skill Refinement: Nail transitions and move confidently under fatigue.
Recovery Focus: Incorporate aerobic machine work and deliberate recovery sessions to stay energized.
Phase 2: Semifinals Peak Performance
Dates: March 3 – March 31, 2025
Heavy Barbell Work: Focus on squats, Olympic lifts, and pressing to handle Semifinals loads.
Volume Gymnastics: Practice muscle-ups, rope climbs, and high-rep sets under competition fatigue.
Event Simulations: Test your pacing and execution with full-event practice.
Durability Training: Balance power and endurance for sustained performance.
What Makes Bolder Athlete Unique for Masters?
At Bolder Athlete, we believe Masters athletes deserve more than scaled-down programming. Our philosophy is built on three pillars:
Confidence in Preparation: We build your fitness and skills progressively, so you show up on game day feeling unstoppable.
Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Our training balances intensity with intentional recovery, ensuring you perform at your best without risking burnout.
Community Support: You’re never in this alone. Our team of coaches and athletes creates an environment of accountability, encouragement, and shared success.
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This is your year to rise above the rest. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable—together.
Stay focused, stay strong,
Jason
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