Essays about: "Crossfit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word Crossfit.

  1. 1. Assessment of Shoulder Biomechanics during Pull-up Techniques

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Mariah Sabioni; [2023]
    Keywords : strength training; biomechanics; motion analysis; shoulder; styrketräning; biomekanik; rörelseanalys; axel;

    Abstract : CrossFit® has gained popularity as a functional training method that caters to individuals with varying levels of fitness, including those with little to no athletic background. Regardless, shoulders represent the highest injury rate in this sport, most frequently associated with pull-up variations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Crossfit and sports psychology : Elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions on mental toughness– a qualitative interview study

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Johanna Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : CrossFit; sports psychology; mental toughness; sports science; crossfit athletes; elite sports; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : The aim of the present study was to review the elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions of the importance of mental toughness to achieve optimal performance. A number of other research studies looking at psychological factors such as grit and mental toughness supports the idea that elite athletes should develop their mental capacity to improve their individual performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Food choices in physically active individuals with regard to sustainability

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Cosima Nuszbaum; [2022-08-19]
    Keywords : food choices; food selection; sustainability; protein; performance;

    Abstract : (1) Background: Food choices among consumers can have an impact on the total climate carbon footprint from food consumption. To decrease those emissions, a change in dietary habits is necessary. The recommendation for a shift towards a more sustainable diet is decreasing the amount of animal-based foods and increasing plant-based foods. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender Bias in Sports Commentary : the CrossFit Games

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för utbildningsvetenskap och språk

    Author : Jesper Carlsson; [2019]
    Keywords : CrossFit Games; gender bias; gender and language; sex differences; sports commentator; CrossFit Games; genusbias; könsskillnader; kön och språk; sportkommentatorer;

    Abstract : This paper examines the phenomenon of gender-biased language of sports commentary in the 2019 CrossFit Games. Three events from the 2019 CrossFit Games were transcribed verbatim and analyzed to answer five hypotheses relating to the overarching question of this paper; Do commentators' talks contain noticeable differences in the mentions of female and male athletes? The results of the five hypotheses were mixed; two were confirmed, two were ambiguous, and one was refuted. READ MORE

  6. 5. Community-based Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation in the Sport industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tobias Martetschlaeger; Luka Paravinja; [2017]
    Keywords : community; entrepreneurial process; professional-user entrepreneur; community-based entrepreneurship; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper attempts to extend the knowledge in entrepreneurial theory, through the expansion of traditional concepts for entrepreneurial processes, to identify a new phenomenon in new venture creation. In combination with previous research on entrepreneurial processes, creation theory, user entrepreneurs and community-driven innovation in the sport industry, the study will focus on a single in-depth case study, conducted on a new venture in the CrossFit industry. READ MORE