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What Is CrossFit: Everything You Need To Know

So, you want to know what CrossFit is? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the sport of CrossFit.

Male and female CrossFit class doing push-ups with dumbbell rows on floor to exercise and get fit at gym

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What is CrossFit?

CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, with CrossFit as its registered trademark. In this article, we will go over all of the things you have to know about this sport.



The Purpose of CrossFit

Strong woman and healthy man doing battle ropes CrossFit exercise

CrossFit is extremely different from other fitness regimes such as bodybuilding or calisthenics. In most fitness sports, the main goal is to pack on strength and and define your muscles. Whereas, the primary aim of CrossFit is to increase strength endurance and body composition.


CrossFit provides people with a way to engage in functional training that merges high-intensity exercises with functional multi-joint movements. This enables individuals to master various physical tasks (such as rope climbing or Olympic lifting) and prepares them for unknown tasks (like surviving fights).


CrossFit also assists in completing tasks in daily life. For example, it makes lifting heavy loads much easier.


 

What Does a CrossFitter Do?

Fitness class doing medicine wall balls at gym as CrossFit workout

A CrossFitter, while it may seem obvious, is someone who regularly engages in CrossFit. But what exactly do CrossFitters do?


CrossFitters participate in the fitness regime known as CrossFit in order to improve strength, endurance and body composition. Some also utilise CrossFit to burn more calories and help them lose weight.


 

Why Choose CrossFit?

Male CrossFitter rope climbing at gym to workout

Now that you understand what CrossFit is, you may be wondering why you should choose CrossFit.


Firstly, CrossFit is a great way to get your heart pumping and blood flowing, which helps to improve your overall cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Another reason is that, if your goal is to lose weight, you should definitely consider CrossFit since it has the ability to burn a tonne of calories fast.


Another reason for engaging in CrossFit is that it allows you to pack on a good amount of muscle size and strength in a short period of time.


 

The Benefits of CrossFit

CrossFit class doing Plyo box jumps at gym with personal trainer instructor

CrossFit is an excellent fitness regime that offers a large number of advantages. These positives include:

  • Makes you stronger

  • Good at burning calories

  • Burns calories after workout

  • Heart-healthy

  • Improves mobility

  • Reduces risk of injury

  • Time-efficient.


 

The Drawbacks of CrossFit

Class fitness doing tire rolls exercise for CrossFit

While there are many pros to CrossFit, there are also a few cons that you should be aware of. These disadvantages include:

  • Risk of injury

  • Cost

  • Competition

  • Emphasis on speed

  • Lack of individual attention.



 

How To Start CrossFit

Man doing barbell clean and jerk at CrossFit box gym

There are two main ways you can do CrossFit: at home or at a CrossFit gym (referred to as a CrossFit box).


If you want to start CrossFit at home, I would recommend watching some CrossFit workout videos and understanding each workout, then purchasing the equipment needed for each workout.


However, if you wish to start CrossFit at a CrossFit box, then you need to start by finding a local CrossFit box near you. Then sign up for an introductory class or a beginner's program. Ensure you receive proper instructions to learn each movement and technique correctly. After completing all of this, make sure to stay consistent with your training and regularly attend CrossFit classes.


 

How To Get Better At CrossFit

Mand and woman doing rope pull at gym CrossFit exercise workout

Now you know everything necessary to go and begin your CrossFit jounrey today. But, as a little bonus, here are some CrossFit tips for you:

  • Understand the basics

  • Don't overdo it

  • Pace yourself

  • Focus on breathing

  • Vary your workouts

  • Train with others

  • Focus on quality over quantity

  • Listen to your body

  • Take rest days.


 

Summary

In this article, we have discussed everything you should understand about CrossFit. The main points we covered were:

I hope you have found the information in this article useful and I hope any questions you had have been answered. Thank you for reading, please come back soon.

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