Cindy - Beginner Guide
Master the Cindy HERO WOD with beginner specific strategies, pacing tips, and scaling options.
Beginner Strategy Overview
Focus on completing the workout with good form. Don't worry about speed initially.
Choose Your Skill Level
Beginner Pacing Strategy
Start slow and find your rhythm
Aim for 1 round every 2-3 minutes
Take breaks when needed to maintain form
Focus on consistency over speed
Beginner Movement Tips
Pull-ups: Use bands or ring rows if needed
Push-ups: Drop to knees if form breaks
Air squats: Focus on full range of motion
Beginner Scaling Options
Remember: Scaling is Smart
The goal is to maintain the intended stimulus of the workout. Scale appropriately to challenge yourself while maintaining good form and the workout's character.
Band-assisted pull-ups or ring rows
Knee push-ups
Reduce time to 15 minutes
Reduce reps: 3 pull-ups, 6 push-ups, 9 squats
Beginner Success Tips
Focus on breathing throughout
Don't rush the movements
Take breaks when needed
Celebrate every completed round
Ready to Take on Cindy as a Beginner Athlete?
Use these beginner strategies to honor Cindy O'Brien with your best effort.