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David Ward-Smith has a long history of achievement on the Rhode Island soccer scene.
 

A standout soccer player, he was on the Olympic Development Regional pool team early in his career. He was instrumental in bringing LaSalle Academy to several state championships. He attended the University of Rhode Island where he played on the Men’s Soccer team winning two A10 Titles. As an elite athlete he studied Kinesiology, graduating in 2006. He then went on to receive his MBA from Salve Regina University in 2008.
 

David has worked in the field of physical therapy for the past ten years and has trained and coached some of the states most successful soccer players. As an owner he brings his vast experience and endless enthusiasm to OSCF.

His vision is to make the box a multi dimensional facility to meet the needs of its members so they can maximize potential, minimize injury and reach their personal goals.

CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island.

 

Master’s of Business Administration, Salve Regina

DAVID 

WARD-SMITH

Co-Owner

Director of Business Operations

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The physical challenges of HYROX are not only about strength and endurance, but also about efficiency, technique, and the ability to recover quickly between exercises. Athletes must also be able to adapt quickly to different exercises, as the workouts have a variety of movements that require different muscle groups.

In terms of mental challenges, HYROX requires strategic planning and pacing. Athletes must know when to push hard and when to conserve energy. They must also deal with the mental fatigue that comes with prolonged physical exertion and maintain focus and concentration throughout the workouts.

The scientific foundation of HYROX lies in the principles of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and functional fitness. HIIT is a training method that has been shown to improve both aerobic and anaerobic fitness, while functional fitness exercises are designed to improve strength, power, and mobility - all key components of the HYROX race.

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