What is DEKA?
First let us start off by explaining what DEKA is. DEKA is “The Declaration of Functional Fitness”. It is designed for all levels and consists of different types of fitness including fitness competitions and motivational training programs. It combines various challenges to test overall athleticism and functional fitness. It typically has a series of stations that involves a series of movements including running, rowing, strength training, and bodyweight movements.
The goal is to complete these challenges as quickly as possible, showcasing endurance, strength, and agility. The events are designed to be accessible to participants of all fitness levels, making it a popular choice for those looking to push their limits!
CrossFit Helps!
CrossFit essentially is the building block to help you. DEKA tests you on strength, endurance and grit. CrossFit helps you build the foundation of these three things to help you fully succeed when doing these challenges. CrossFit allows varied workouts to incorporate a wide range of movements and exercises to help prepare you. This variety helps to ensure that you develop overall fitness rather than specializing in just one area.
The high-intensity training that CrossFit offers helps you improve your cardiovascular endurance and stamina. CrossFit training mimics the intensity of the DEKA events which will help you adapt to the demands you will face. The development of strength that you receive when doing CrossFit will also help with your power and stability. Building your muscular strength enhances performance in both lifting and bodyweight movements.
There is also amazing community support within CrossFit that will help motivate you. This support system helps you stay committed to your training and push through the different challenges. CrossFit will also help by providing skill work training. This will help with refining technique and improve your efficiency and confidence during events.
The Importance
It is important to practice similar workouts to the ones you want to compete in. CrossFit helps with this because it doesn’t only build you strength but it also builds your endurance, stamina, and cardio capacity. The ever changing workouts help to consistently work different muscles and never allows you to get into a rut of over using one muscle group.
Try New Things!
CrossFit helps with multiple things so no matter what you are interested in doing, always try new things! Trying new things will help you mentally, physically and emotionally. It will help you get out of your comfort zone, discover new interests, and even meet new people! Plus it can boost your confidence and creativity! Incorporate it into your routine more! You never know what you might enjoy or learn about yourself!
