Saturday 5/31/25

Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Speed

In group fitness classes, it's easy to get caught up in the race—to be the first to finish, to lift heavier, or to move faster than the person next to you. But especially as we get older, this mindset can sometimes work against our goals.

When exercises involve skill, coordination, and control, rushing through them often means we sacrifice form. That might look like shallow squats, unstable balance, or momentum taking over where strength should be doing the work. And while it might feel like you’re getting more done, what you’re actually doing is limiting your progress—and increasing your risk of injury.

True fitness isn’t about being first. It’s about moving well.
By focusing on technique—on control, balance, and full range of motion—you build real, functional strength. You improve mobility. You protect your joints. And most importantly, you create a foundation that supports a healthy, active life for years to come.

So next time you're in class, remember: fast and sloppy never beats strong and steady. Quality movement is the goal—and it’s where the real results live.

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AMRAP 7 (Teams of 2):

• Partner A: Rows 100 meters 
  
• Partner B: Low Plank

Skill Work: Power Clean & Lunges

Partner WOD:

• 2000-m Bike 
  
• 50 Curtis-P Complexes (55/75 lb)
• 1000-m Row 

One partner works at a time
Both partners perform 4 burpees at the TOP of each minute during the Curtis-P complexes.

Complex: power clean + lunge right + lunge left + push press

Post 2 Rounds:

• :30 Alternating Scorpion Stretch
  
• :30 Pigeon Stretch/leg