CROSSFIT INTRODUCTION

Physical training has now become a major culture. Despite its popularity and prevalence across the
world, the number of people who exercise regularly, not just intermittently, has not shown a dramatic
increase. Though numerous factors play a role as an inhibitor of exercise, the main factor is the intrigue
of the exercise itself. Physical training is not an entertaining type of exercise but is simultaneously
physically demanding and enervating. Though people are aware of its benefits, not many have the
persistence and patience to perpetuate a physically agonizing and yet repetitive and tedious activity to
reach the fruit of an athletic bodily figure. CrossFit, however, can kill two birds with one stone. CrossFit is
promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport, incorporating
elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting,
gymnastics, grievous sport, callisthenics, strongman, and other exercises (CrossFit. (2021, March 10).
Retrieved April 04, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrossFit). In other words, instead of
developing particular parts of the body muscles, CrossFit allows one to become a Jack of all trades,
allowing you to build all muscles. On top of its biological superiority over other physical exercises, it is
also considered ‘entertaining’ for a sense of competition is the bedrock of CrossFit. Lastly, financial
affordability comes as one of its many benefits for you only have to pay about 200,000won~300,000
won with trainers assisting you with posture and diet plans if you inquire. Today, Seyoung Ki has an
exclusive interview with Dean, a 4 month experienced CrossFit player with an age of 17, who will be
introducing and offering the audience supplemental information about what CrossFit is and why one
should engage in CrossFit.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Q1.What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a highly intense type of strength improving exercise
that includes a variety of types of work-out methods like cardio
and weight training and many more.

Q2.What made you start CrossFit?

I started CrossFit because my older brother actually did CrossFit
about one year before I started and he got me into starting to
exercise with him. At first, I was a little afraid because it was the
first time for me doing a high-intensity exercise.
Q3.As you do CrossFit, what are some benefits you Q7.Are there any more drills other than WOD and
found? AMRAP?
First of all, I felt my body getting healthier. And I felt better Yes, there are the terms “for time” which is a workout that
psychologically because before I started I had some stress has to be done as fast as possible, “time cap” which means
over academics and human relationships but the the workout has to be done within the time specified, and
inclusiveness and joy of CrossFit helped increase my EMOM which means “every minute on the minute” which
confidence and made me feel better. means every minute of exercise is followed by a minute of
resting.
Q4.Any potential injuries or side-effects that people
should be aware of? Q8.On a scale of 1 to 10, how rigour is CrossFit to you,
and can you briefly describe your physique status or
When you start CrossFit at first, your body will feel sore for level?
a solid 2 weeks and other than that if you’re not careful
while doing some weight lifting techniques there are W would say that CrossFit is a 9 for me because I still need
chances that you might hurt your wrist or back if the form is more experience with heavy-lifting compared to everyone
not correct. else in the gym I go to. And my physique status is at a
moderate level with enough muscular strength to proceed
Q5.Have you ever been injured as you practised CrossFit with an A to B level WOD.
drills?
Q9.For the beginners, on a scale of 1 to 10, how rigour is
Yes, I once was warming up with everyone and we were CrossFit?
doing a minigame of some sort and it involved running and
12. Based on what I’ve seen and my personal experience 12
while running I had to do a sudden turn and accidentally
would be appropriate because at my beginner level I
hurt my right knee.
struggled a lot and I’m seeing the new people who join
Q6.I did some basic research and I came across WOD CrossFit go through the same.
and AMRAP. What exactly are they and what are their
purposes? Q10.Whom would you recommend CrossFit to?
I would recommend CrossFit people who are stressed out
The term WOD means “work out of the day” which basically
and people who want a healthier lifestyle. I would
is the workout everybody who does CrossFit every day does
recommend Crossfit to women But I would not recommend
it, and the term AMRAP means ”as many rounds as
it to ones who don’t have enough experience with power
possible”; for example, there is this workout that has the
training.
name “Cindy” which is consisted of 5 pull-ups 10 push-ups
Perhaps I would recommend starting with less intense
and 15 squats and that is done as many times as the
types of workouts like aerobic or anaerobic exercise.
person is capable within a 20-minute time limit.

Q.11What are some

I would recommend getting into the right mindset is a crucial step in getting into CrossFit and
preparations, tips, or
having the right equipment like knee protectors or lifting belts is also a really important step
advice you want to
for preventing injuries. In fact, I also use these protective equipment wrist bands, knee sleeves
give to CrossFit
and lifting belts.
beginners?

CONCLUSION
If you are interested in physical training yet reluctant to do so because of the persistence and
mundanity that entails, you might want to try CrossFit. Though CrossFit is known for its rigorous
training, many become engaged because of the sense of entertainment coming from competition
which cannot be found in any other physical training. Not only does financial affordability come as
one of its many benefits, but mostly the personalization of rigor is a main feature that keeps one
motivated and keeps oneself on track so that they do not lose their interest. Just like Dean, at first
you might strive to complete WOD but as one works with diligence and endurance , it is possible for
anyone to savour the fruit of good physique and health. On your journey of entertaining endeavor
and striving, you will experience de-stress and gain confidence through the highly rigorous training
as it will teach you perseverance and patience. However, always be alert of your training and keep
your protective gear on for the rigorous can be a double edged sword that can give you a good
physique but also a potential injury.