We’re delighted to introduce Apex Academy, a learning platform designed specifically for CrossFit athletes and coaches. At Apex Academy, we believe in the power of combining knowledge, data, and hard work to truly become the best CrossFitter that you can be.
With its carefully curated educational modules, Apex Academy is here to help you ensure that you never lack the knowledge and data that you need to ensure that you are getting the most out of your hard work.
The platform is constantly evolving and each month you’ll find new modules, for athletes and/or coaches, being added.
In this first month, we invite you to explore four comprehensive modules:
- Data Driven Running (for athletes & coaches)
- Snatch 101 (for athletes)
- The Apex 3 Tier Data Model (for coaches)
- Onboarding an Athlete (for coaches)
If you want to dive straight in, start learning, and get to your goals even quicker, then get a free 3-day trial by clicking on the link and join Apex Academy today.
To find out more about this month’s modules, continue reading below.
Data-Driven Running
Running is becoming more and more important in the sport of CrossFit. In the 2023 season alone, running was a part of the testing body at both the CrossFit Open, Semifinals, and Games.
However, how much do you really know about running?
Do you know what data is relevant to track?
Do you know what your efficiency index is?
Do you know your optimal running cadence at various paces?
In this first module on running from Apex, we introduce you to how data can help improve your running and take your CrossFit performance to the next level.
No more guessing when it comes to whether or not your training is helping you to improve. This module guides you through the steps you need, to become a faster and more efficient runner by using the relevant data.
Snatch101
While the importance of running in the sport of CrossFit continues to grow, the snatch continues to be a pivotal skill to master for anyone who wants to be successful.
In the 2023 season we saw the snatch tested during the CrossFit Open, Semifinals, and Games, again, highlighting how integrated into the testing body this movement is.
With that said, the snatch is also one of the most technical lifts in CrossFit, requiring precision, power, and fluidity. Snatch101 demystifies this complex movement, breaking it down into understandable segments, and helping you perfect your technique.
This module offers:
- A complete breakdown of the movement.
- We share the inarguable truths present in any successful lifters technique.
- It includes a program that you can add into your training to help you become a master with the barbell.
The Apex 3 Tier Data Model
CrossFit is a sport with thousands of data points. However, data isn’t useful unless implemented into a system where you can store, systematize, and pull up data when you need it, to help improve your decision making, guide your athletes, and achieve better results.
At Apex we’ve developed the 3 Tier Data Model to do just this. In this module we walk through the ins and outs of the model and how to apply it.
This module will provide you with:
- A detailed introduction to the system.
- A clear understanding of how the 3 tiers are able to encompass all of the data points you track now, and may decide to start tracking in the future.
- How the 3 tiers connect and help you make better decisions as a coach.
Onboarding an Athlete
A good onboarding process with a new athlete can define the collaboration and set both the coach and the athlete up for success.
In the onboarding module we take you all the way from the initial contact with the athlete, to the other side of the consultation. The module provides:
- The complete structure that we use at Apex when onboarding athletes.
- All of the documents that we use in order to streamline the process, making it easier for us coaches and more professional for the prospective athlete.
- Discussions on, not only how to use the document and what is important for a good onboarding process, but also how to make it your own and ensure that the process reflects your values and coaching philosophy.
Join Apex Academy Today
The goal for Apex Academy is to be more than just a learning platform; we want to build a community of like-minded athletes and coaches committed to excellence. Our modules are designed not only to educate but also to inspire and empower you to reach new heights in your CrossFit journey, whether that be as an athlete or coach.
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