A Pre-Training Routine for Athletes Who Train With Intent
Before the first rep, decide what the session is for. A pre-training routine can be a simple checklist: understand the work, prepare your equipment and choose where to place your attention.
The sequence below is a GRYPP editorial suggestion. It is not a promise of improved focus or performance, and it does not replace your coach's warm-up or session instructions.
Start with the session plan
Read the workout or choose the objective with your coach. Identify the part that matters today: following the prescribed pace, practising a movement or working on a particular climbing problem. Make the intention specific enough to use.
Prepare the practical details
- Check which equipment you need.
- Understand the movement standards and venue rules.
- Set up without obstructing other athletes.
- Follow the warm-up appropriate to your session.
Preparation does not need to become a complicated ceremony. Choose a sequence that fits your training environment.
Choose one useful cue
Pick a short cue connected to what you are doing: “follow the pace”, “check the setup” or a technical cue agreed with your coach. The value of a cue should be judged in the actual session rather than assumed.
CrossFit's discussion of setup habits highlights the role of routines and encourages athletes to review those habits with a coach. It does not establish that any particular scent or topical product improves performance.
Keep the routine adaptable
Your usual spot or equipment may be unavailable. Build the routine around actions you can repeat in different settings. Review what was useful after training; remove steps that add effort without a clear purpose.
Pre-training routine versus pre-workout supplement
A routine is a sequence of actions. A pre-workout supplement is an ingestible product category. A sensory preparation concept is a different product type again. The shared timing does not make their effects or use instructions interchangeable.
BEFORE in the GRYPP ecosystem
BEFORE is the transition into training: preparation, intention and readiness. GRYPP is exploring tools for this moment. Final product format, instructions and any supported claims will be shared when confirmed.
Explore BEFORE, then see the demands of DURING.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a product to have a pre-training routine?
No. You can build a routine around the plan, your equipment and your coach's instructions.
Is this a replacement for warming up?
No. Use preparation alongside the warm-up appropriate to the session.
Further reading
PERFORMANCE FIRST.
ONE ECOSYSTEM.
