What is CrossFit and how does it Benefit Me?
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CrossFit is an advanced strength and conditioning program that utilizes a wide variety of activities and challenges.
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CrossFit is an advanced strength and conditioning program that utilizes a wide variety of activities and challenges.
The workouts are usually high in intensity, short in duration and constantly changing, and can be performed in a group or individual setting.
Some of the types of exercises that may be involved in a CrossFit training session include:
- weight lifting and body weight exercises
- sprints
- gymnastics
- jumping
- skipping
Different combinations of exercises are used for each workout, which are then repeated as many times as you can within a particular time frame. This allows you to gauge your performance and gives you a score to beat in future attempts.
There are certified trainers and CrossFit affiliated gyms in many locations, and it is growing in popularity. But ultimately, CrossFit is a type of structured circuit training which combines a few different exercises that anyone can perform themselves, taking advantage of the equipment and surroundings available at the time.
Below are some CrossFit-style workouts that could be incorporated into your training regime. Aim for 1-2 workouts each week, and make sure to have at least a day’s rest in between. It’s also important to warm up first and stretch afterwards.
At home
- 15 star jumps
- 15 push ups
- 15 sit ups
- 15 free squats
- Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 15 minutes
In the park
- 10 bench dips
- 10 bench step ups (each leg)
- 20 sit ups
- Sprint 100 metres
- Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 20 minutes
At the gym
- 10 bench press
- 10 squats
- 10 pull downs
- 20 medicine ball twists
- Row 500 metres
- Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 20 minutes
Have you tried CrossFit? Do you have any ideas for a CrossFit-style workout
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