Key takeaways

  • CrossFit combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and conditioning in ways that make recovery tracking complicated. Your AI coach handles the complexity.
  • Strength lifts from Hevy and conditioning workouts from Strava are tracked together. The AI manages total load across both.
  • Research on concurrent training (Fyfe et al., 2014) shows that high-frequency high-intensity work requires more recovery than most people expect. The AI monitors this.
  • Recovery data from WHOOP or Oura helps determine whether to Rx a WOD or scale it on a given day.

AI Coach for CrossFit

CrossFit workouts hit everything at once. Your AI coach tracks it all and makes sure you're not running yourself into the ground across multiple training domains.

Multi-domain load tracking

The AI tracks your strength work (Hevy), conditioning (Strava), and the combined stress they create. CrossFit is unusual because a single session can hit both, making total load harder to gauge without data.

Strength progression monitoring

Your back squat, deadlift, clean, snatch, and other key lifts are tracked via Hevy. The AI monitors 1RM trends and flags when you should test a new max or back off a particular lift.

Recovery-based scaling guidance

On days when WHOOP or Oura shows low recovery, the AI suggests scaling options: lighter loads, fewer rounds, or swapping a high-impact movement for a lower-impact alternative. Smart scaling is better than gutting through a workout your body can't recover from.

Volume and intensity trends

The AI watches your weekly training volume and intensity distribution over time. If you've been redlining with high-intensity WODs for three weeks straight, it recommends a recovery-focused week before your performance starts dropping.

Frequently asked questions

How does AI coaching work for CrossFit?

Connect Hevy for your strength numbers and Strava for conditioning work. The AI tracks load across both domains and uses recovery data from WHOOP or Oura to guide daily training decisions. It sends feedback on Telegram after workouts.

Can it track WOD performance?

It tracks the components - your strength numbers from Hevy and conditioning metrics from Strava. If you log WOD times or scores in your conversations, the AI remembers those too and tracks trends over time.

Does it help with competition prep?

Yes. If you're training for a competition, the AI structures your training to peak your fitness at the right time. It manages the balance between strength, conditioning, and skill work based on your available time and the competition format.

Will it tell me when to scale a workout?

Yes. Based on your recovery data and recent training load, it recommends whether to Rx or scale. It's better to scale intelligently than to push through a workout your body isn't ready for and need three days to recover.

Can I use this alongside my box programming?

Yes. The AI works with whatever programming you follow. It adds recovery monitoring, volume tracking, and feedback that most box coaches can't provide for every athlete individually.

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