Performance

Got Chris Smith into doing Crossfit with me. He's doing great but the first couple of weeks adjusting to the intensity and work load can be tough, especially for a competitor like Chris who doesn't hold back, but I think he's already getting into the groove and enjoying the new challenge.

I don't hear much discussion about fitness and hang gliding but I think it's a cornerstone to performance flying and to just enjoying the sport more. For competitors like Chris, fitness/nutrition should get as much attention as equipment and tuning. At the end of long flights your physical & mental state can have a big effect on performance, both in maximizing your gliders potential and good decision making. Why not take every advantage you can? Whether you're a comp pilot or fly recreational cross country, working towards your physical potential will help you maximize your flying performance and increase your enjoyment of the sport.

If you want to know more about Crossfit check out Crossfit Foundation's and What is Fitness?

See you in the air.