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Jan 25, 2026 34 min

Fixed vs. Varied Intensity

from Crafting Fitness Hosted by Sam Smith

Fixed vs Varied Intensity Why some movements force rest, while others let you slow down and keep moving. This is a key framework for how I view movement inside the sport of CrossFit, which then influences how I program for it. A lot of the errors people make when performing workouts comes down to them not knowing the difference between fixed and varied intensity. Once you understand the difference, not only will you be able to better approach workouts, your performances will improve as well. And in order to understand this framework, we are going to need to discuss a few key points to start. * What intensity actually is * The difference between sustainable and unsustainable work * And why fixed vs varied intensity dictates how you should approach a workout By the end of this episode, you’ll know: * Why some movements force rest while others don’t * How elite athletes separate themselves * And how to apply this framework immediately to training and competition

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