Differential improvements between men and women in repeated CrossFit open workouts.
Gerald T MangineNina GrundlinghYuri FeitoPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Performance (measured as repetition completion rate) has improved in most repeated CFO workouts, particularly for women. However, improvements seen among all athletes, along with increased participation, have made it more difficult for athletes to improve their overall rank. To rank higher, individual athletes must improve their pace to a greater degree than the average improvements seen across the competitive field.