What Is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program using constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity.
Widely used by police, firefighters, and the military, CrossFit has become popular with anyone wanting to improve their level of fitness regardless of age, gender or current fitness level.
Those who aren’t fit get fit; those who are fit get fitter.
CrossFit workouts combine exercises from the following 3 Modalities:
- Gymnastics – pull-ups, push ups, plyo box jumps, ring dips, medicine ball throws
- Cardiovascular Conditioning – including running, skipping, rowing
- Weightlifting – squats, deadlifts, clean & jerks, snatches
CrossFit works to develop 10 domains of fitness:
- Cardio-respiratory endurance
- Speed
- Stamina
- Coordination
- Strength
- Agility
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Power
- Accuracy
Every day a new Workout is posted, called the Workout of the Day or WOD. Everyone who comes to class that day does the same WOD — this creates a camaraderie among the participants that is unlike any other gym experience.
All of the exercises, weights and reps can be adapted to suit any ability.
CrossFit is the sport of fitness …….. believe it!
Adapted courtesy of: http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/what-crossfit.html
