The 2024 Adaptive Games by WheelWOD Kick Off Today

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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • Heading to Huntington Beach for TYR WZA SoCal? Check out our complete spectator guide down below.

  • Do you know the difference between “being hungry” and “having an appetite”? EC Synkowski explains it and lays out why knowing the difference can be crucial for dialing in your nutrition.

  • The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games starts today in San Antonio, TX, with two events on the schedule. Find out how to watch and learn more details below.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“I want to be known for having Parkinson's and not letting it stop me do anything and achieving loads of things that people thought weren’t possible.” - Jules King, Neuromuscular Adaptive athlete and Games rookie, featured on the CrossFit Games Instagram

COMPETITIONS

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2024 TYR Wodapalooza SoCal Spectator Guide

The inaugural year of TYR Wodapalooza SoCal will be held September 20-22 in Huntington Beach, CA. There is a ton to do throughout the weekend, so we’ve compiled a list of all the info you need to know.

There are tons of competitions to take part in or watch at WZA:

  • The Gauntlet — Powered by the U.S. Army

    • Individuals can test their fitness alongside their peers in a challenging one-hour window.

    • Athletes will compete in their chosen time slot on Friday or Saturday, completing multiple workouts within a 60-minute time frame.

    • The top athletes in each division will move on to the finals held on Sunday.

    • There are Scaled, Intermediate, and Rx Individual Divisions.

  • Ragnar 5k Beach Run 

    • On Saturday morning, runners will take on a 3.1-mile out-and-back loop on the low-tide sands of Huntington Beach.

    • Participants are encouraged to register for a single event ticket and line up for the mass start at 7 a.m.

    • Every participant will receive a finisher patch and timing results, as well as $40 off a weekend spectator pass.

A MESSAGE FROM SYNERGY

A Space-Saving Home Gym Solution

Struggling with limited space in your home gym? Building your dream gym when you’re tight on space can feel overwhelming, especially when deciding what equipment to prioritize. Synergy Custom Fitness’ space-saving, multi-functional, expandable vertical dumbbell racks are a great solution.

The vertical build of the Synergy racks utilizes vertical space efficiently, freeing up valuable floor space for other equipment or activities. This innovative design allows you to store a significant number of dumbbells in a compact footprint.

Instead of your typical 19-square-foot horizontal rack, Synergy also offers four vertical sizes within 4.29 square feet, making them perfect for home gyms short on space.

Each rack is purpose-built with a 3×3 upright, allowing you to attach accessories like landmines, barbell holders, battle rope anchors, plate holders, and more, all in one compact space. This means that you not only save a ton of space, but you will make the most of it with a dumbbell rack that does more than just store dumbbells.

Best part? Their racks can be expanded into a full commercial-grade horizontal rack with their expansion kit while still maintaining the vertical storage on the sides. This is great for when you’re ready to upgrade or move into a bigger space. 

Synergy offers its racks in 11 different color options, so you have the freedom to personalize your rack to match your aesthetic and home gym theme.

SPEED READS

🏋️☀️The Fittest Experience Online Qualifier: The Fittest Experience (TFX) Online Qualifier kicks off soon, and there’s still time to get in on the action! Participation is open to the entire community in 30+ divisions: Pro, RX, Intermediate, Rookie, Masters, Teens, Teams, young athletes, and athletes looking to test their fitness against the leaderboard.

  • The qualifier takes place September 25-October 8 and top athletes will qualify for the TFX Championship in January 2025 in Austin, TX. Learn more.

😎🌴 TYR Wodapalooza Miami has a New Venue: The team at Loud and Live Sports announced the move to Miami Beach last week on Instagram. From the post: “After a legendary twelve-year run in Bayfront Park, we’re taking our talents to South Beach to continue our celebration of fitness, community, & life.”

The dates for the annual fitness festival and online qualifier were released last week.

  • TYR WZA Online Challenge & Qualifier

    • Week 1: October 17-21, 2024

    • Week 2: October 24-28, 2024

    • Week 3: October 31-November 4, 2024

  • TYR Wodapalooza Miami 2025

    • January 23-26, 2025

🏋️‍♀️ 🍂 Barbell Babes Fundraiser: Barbell Babes just released a limited edition “Lifting & Lattes Barbell Club” hoodie, and 100% of the proceeds from every hoodie sold will go directly to support Compete for a Cure.

⃠🥇The European Championships is Canceled: The European Championship was set to go down later this month in London, but it’s not happening. Get all the details from Jason CF Media.

💪📋 Rogue Invitational Update — “The C”: Athletes can compete in this community challenge through the month of September. Registration is open now. Learn more here.

ICYMI: Reps Ahead Pro 4 is coming to TYR WZA SoCal with headlining match-ups between James Sprague and Jayson Hopper, as well as Anikha Greer and Kyra Milligan. Learn more about the event and competition format.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

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Hacking Hunger: The Psychology Behind Why We Eat

You're not always hungry when you eat, which might be the key to unlocking better eating habits.

Many people assume hunger is the primary driver of eating. However, the reality is far more complex. 

  • We must distinguish between hunger and appetite to truly understand our eating behaviors.

Hunger is the physiological need for food — the body's signal that it requires energy. It typically comes on gradually and is accompanied by physical sensations like a growling stomach or low energy levels.

Appetite, on the other hand, is the desire to eat. 

It is influenced by a wide range of factors beyond physical need, including emotions, social situations, and environmental cues. Appetite can strike suddenly and often targets specific foods, even when we're not physically hungry.

Why This Distinction Matters

Recognizing the difference between hunger and appetite is crucial for developing healthier eating habits. Many of us eat in response to appetite cues rather than actual hunger, which can lead to overconsumption and poor food choices.

  • For example, you might find yourself reaching for a snack while watching TV. It’s not because you're hungry — it’s because you've developed a habit of eating while catching up on the latest season of Emily in Paris (no judgment). 

CROSSFIT GAMES — ADAPTIVE

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2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD — Day 1 Schedule and How to Watch

The 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games are taking place this weekend, September 19-22, in San Antonio, TX, at Morgan’s Wonderland and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Coverage of the Adaptive divisions will be live-streamed, starting on September 19 on the WheelWOD YouTube channel, the WheelWOD Games website, the WheelWOD website, the CrossFit Games website, and in the Hustle Up and CrossFit Games app. 

Three-time Adaptive CrossFit Games athlete Amy Bream will provide live commentary and analysis of the competition.

Day 1 Schedule, Thursday, September 19 (all times local)

Event 1: Stadium Trials

  • 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at Morgan’s Wonderland

Event 2: Enter Sandman

  • 1:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. at Morgan’s Wonderland

Divisions

  1. Upper Extremity – 1 Point of Contact

  2. Upper Extremity – 2 Points of the Contact

  3. Lower Extremity – Minor

  4. Lower Extremity – Above Knee Amputation

  5. Lower Extremity – Below Knee Amputation

  6. Neuromuscular Major

  7. Neuromuscular Moderate

  8. Neuromuscular Minor

  9. Vision

  10. Short Stature

  11. Seated 1 – Without Hip Function

  12. Seated  2 – With Hip Function

  13. Seated 3 – Quadriplegic and No Hip Function

  14. Intellectual

  15. Standing Diagnosed

HIGHLIGHTS

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