Time to get CrossFit
Many of us search for a workout that is guaranteed to produce results within a minimum amount of time. We want something that will not only burn calories, but also tone our bodies, increase our fitness and improve our overall health and conditioning.
Sound like the kind of workout you’re after? Read on and discover more about the world of Crossfit.
What is CrossFit?
Founded by former high school gymnast Greg Glassman, Crossfit is a workout that incorporates combined weightlifting, sprinting, gymnastics, power-lifting, kettle bell training, plyometrics, rowing and medicine ball training.
It aims to incorporate and improve cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination and accuracy all in one high-intensity workout.
Why is CrossFit so great?
With workouts lasting anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, CrossFit is a great conditioning program that builds strength and increases endurance while working to improve your weaknesses. It uses functional movements combined into high-intensity varied workouts and is great for developing a broad base of fitness.
Rather than working muscles in isolation, CrossFit exercises involve the entire body, a method that can help get desired results much quicker than customary programs.
Who can do CrossFit?
Although traditionally designed as a training tool for the armed forces, CrossFit workouts have been adapted so that anyone can participate. The CrossFit approach challenges you at your current level of fitness and allows you to progress as your fitness and strength increase.
What results will I see?
The many benefits of CrossFit training are due to the intensity of the exercises. High-intensity power-based exercises are effective for burning a high number of calories in a short period of time while simultaneously improving aerobic fitness and promoting anabolic hormones such as testosterone and human growth hormone which are responsible for muscle growth.
INFO: www.lifestylefit.com.au
By SARAH HALWAGY, Lifestyle Fitness
