It’s no secret that CrossFit training is one of the latest and greatest developments in the world of fitness and athletic training. However, with so many marketing buzzwords being tossed around, a surprising number of people are unaware of some of the basic reasons this type of training has become so popular so quickly. Here are four big ones:
· Your Body Gets Fitter Faster – Because these routines are based around high intensity interval training, you are able to pack more benefits into each minute spent working out, compared to traditional exercise methods.
· Access to Support and Training Resources – CrossFit gyms (called ‘boxes’ by the community) are incredibly rich resource centers for those interested in getting more involved with a regular training regimen. Coaches are knowledgeable and there are many different class times to choose from.
· It’s Fun – Simply put, CrossFit training is considered more fun by many people than traditional exercises. You’ll also find that most people in the community are extremely nice, so you’ll likely make a few friends on your journey to better health as well. I know at my gym I've met a lot of friendly cool people.
· Your Body Gets Fitter Faster – Because these routines are based around high intensity interval training, you are able to pack more benefits into each minute spent working out, compared to traditional exercise methods.
· Access to Support and Training Resources – CrossFit gyms (called ‘boxes’ by the community) are incredibly rich resource centers for those interested in getting more involved with a regular training regimen. Coaches are knowledgeable and there are many different class times to choose from.
· It’s Fun – Simply put, CrossFit training is considered more fun by many people than traditional exercises. You’ll also find that most people in the community are extremely nice, so you’ll likely make a few friends on your journey to better health as well. I know at my gym I've met a lot of friendly cool people.
And last but DEFINITELY not least.....
Yep you guessed it....Body Control
· Better Body Control - CrossFit will improve your body awareness, body control, flexibility,coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. Improved body control and awareness WILL improve overall athletic ability.
Many members have heard the terms Hollow Position and Proprioception on a regular basis concerning gymnastics.
Hollow position is an extremely common position that transfers over to almost every movement we perform in CrossFit. If you are unfamiliar to the hollow position, please watch this video
Hollow Rock Video It is the safest, strongest, most balanced position your body can be in while performing handstands, pull ups, push ups, overhead press, etc. Mastery of this movement through conscious thought and application will show great benefit to your overall strength, mobility, and performance. (Hynes Paradiso Xfit)
Hollow position is an extremely common position that transfers over to almost every movement we perform in CrossFit. If you are unfamiliar to the hollow position, please watch this video
Hollow Rock Video It is the safest, strongest, most balanced position your body can be in while performing handstands, pull ups, push ups, overhead press, etc. Mastery of this movement through conscious thought and application will show great benefit to your overall strength, mobility, and performance. (Hynes Paradiso Xfit)
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As you can see, CrossFit programs have a serious leg up on several other different exercise regimens. However, you should remember that while many people see great benefits from these programs, high impact workouts are not for everyone and you should consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness regimen. One last point to take away is that CrossFit is a marathon not a sprint in terms of the technique. Some of the movements will take some time to perfect so work on your form first then move up in weight as you get more comfortable. The last thing you want to do is get injured. Once you have the hang of things then it's game on full steam ahead! Hit it hard!
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