Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr: Making a Comeback for the 2024 CrossFit Season
Six-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr is gearing up to reclaim her place in the intense world of CrossFit after stepping back from the 2023 season due to her pregnancy.
Training Day Overview
On February 16, 2024, Toomey-Orr dove headfirst into her training at the CrossFit box PRVN Fitness in Nashville, TN. Her session included a mix of strength training, conditioning exercises, and a focus on refining her diet to support her fitness goals.
The Workout
Toomey-Orr kicked off her training with barbell back squats, emphasizing controlled movements and proper breathing techniques throughout. She then moved on to a challenging circuit consisting of overhead squats, double-unders, burpee box jumps, bench press, rowing, cycling, dumbbell shoulder press, and unilateral dumbbell upright row exercises.
Key Movements
Each exercise in Toomey-Orr’s workout serves a specific purpose in enhancing her overall performance in CrossFit competitions. From improving shoulder and core stability with overhead squats to boosting endurance and aerobic capacity with burpee box jumps, each movement contributes to her comprehensive fitness regimen.
Additionally, Toomey-Orr strategically incorporated eccentric loading in her bench press routine, a technique known to enhance strength gains and overall performance.
Focus on Conditioning
With a keen focus on maintaining a challenging pace during her rowing and cycling rounds, Toomey-Orr also emphasized the importance of controlled breathing throughout her conditioning training. This deliberate approach aims to improve her base pace and endurance levels for the upcoming season.
Looking Ahead
As Toomey-Orr prepares for the 2024 CrossFit Games, her rigorous training sessions serve as a testament to her dedication and commitment to reclaiming her title as the Fittest Woman on Earth®. With the CrossFit Open on the horizon, Toomey-Orr is poised to showcase her strength, skill, and unwavering determination on the competition floor.
