The tables are packed up and the tape is stored away. Another amazing year as the CrossFit Games Head of Athlete Services has come and gone for us here at Airrosti.
The week was a whirlwind of California sun, foam rollers, RockTape, and hundreds of inspiring CrossFit athletes. Our Treatment Teams worked with these incredible athletes from sunup to sundown as they competed for the title of Fittest on Earth. We were so proud and honored to be a part of it all.
Check out some of the great photos we captured during the week in our 2015 CrossFit Games Facebook photo album. And read on to learn more about what it was like working with these world-class competitors.
Working With CrossFit Athletes
Our team arrived at the StubHub Center the day before the start of competition on Monday, July 20. We were there to help any athletes dealing with nagging pain or limited range of motion. We helped get these great competitors pain free and ready to perform at their best.
During the first three days of competition, we had the exciting opportunity to treat many of the extraordinarily talented athletes from the Masters and Teen divisions, proving that CrossFit and fitness have no age limits.
On Wednesday, the teams and individual competitors hit the beach for some ocean swimming events. That evening, the individuals also competed in a grueling sandbag event. The next day was a rest day, so many of the athletes focused on recovery and came to Airrosti to work out their kinks. Throughout the rest of the competition, athlete after athlete scheduled appointments with our Airrosti providers to keep themselves in tip-top shape.
Recovery At CrossFit Games
For the entirety of the competition, our Treatment Teams met with athletes individually to fully assess their issues. After evaluating each athlete, our providers used a hands-on approach to improve strength and range of motion. We also had a taping station where Treatment Teams applied RockTape to any affected areas. Ice packs and a station for foam rolling and stretching were also readily available to relieve sore muscles. Between events, numerous CrossFitters would come in to stretch and roll out their muscles to get ready for the next workout. As these highly skilled athletes know, recovery is a key part of a great performance!
The whole week was a tremendous and memorable experience. We loved working with all of the dedicated athletes, making so many new friends, and being a part of helping the Fittest on Earth perform at their very best. Every year this event gets bigger and better, and we are so grateful to be a part of such a close knit community. We can’t wait to do it all over again next year! Stay tuned to this blog for even more great updates from the 2015 CrossFit Games.
If pain is slowing you down, schedule an appointment with one of our Treatment Teams or click here to learn more about Airrosti’s partnership with CrossFit. If we can keep the world’s most elite athletes at the top of their game, imagine what Airrosti can do for you!
