#166 - Right Amount of Legibility in Training
From Legion Strength & Conditioning Podcast by Legion Strength & Conditioning
March 3, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the balance between tracking training metrics and the potential pitfalls of over-fixation on daily results in CrossFit.
There is a fine balance between using metrics to guide your training and becoming overly fixated on daily results. Tracking data too closely can lead to counterproductive habits, such as "rep shaving" during classes or attempting to force progress, often undermining long-term consistency and general enjoyment. But failing to track performance at all can result in a lack of clarity regarding progress and this is something many people in CrossFit expereince. In the earlier years of CrossFit, single-modality testing and benchmarking were popular. Standarising tests like a 2km row, a max set of pull-ups, or a max back squat, provides more legibility into your fitness than a mixed CrossFit workout. This appreciation for simple tests has largely been replaced by online leaderboards and constant comparison against others. In many cases, athletes would benefit more from using single-modality tests to get a clearer idea on what they need to work on. Listen to find out more about the different types of standardisation, tests and benchmarking we've explored over the years. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training…
People in this episode
Host: Legion Strength & Conditioning
Topics covered
- training metrics
- performance tracking
- CrossFit
- benchmarking
- athlete development
Keywords
- training metrics
- CrossFit
- benchmarking
- performance tracking
- athlete development
- rep shaving
- long-term consistency
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: YouTube
Books & works: 2km row, max set of pull-ups, max back squat
Places: CrossFit
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