Essays about: "crossfit athletes"

Found 5 essays containing the words crossfit athletes.

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. 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

5. 4. Hanging installation which strengthens a business' image

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Barrett Sauter; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The purpose of this project is to use the tools and methods used when developing a product to develop a large hanging installation for a business wishing to strengthen their identity. The business is that of a local gym, Crossfit Walleye. READ MORE

6. 5. Effects of Back Squat Post Activation PotentiationProtocol on 30 Meter Sprint Performance : Amongst male Crossfit athletes

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Viktoria Stefanescu; [2016]
   Keywords : Crossfit; Post Activation Potentiation; PAP; Back Squat; 1RM; Sprint Performance;

   Abstract : Background: Post activation potentiation (PAP) is an increased muscular performance thatoccurs after maximal voluntary contraction. Previous studies have shown a significantincrease in explosive movements, such as sprint and jump performance, as an effect ofthese maximal contractions. READ MORE