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CrossFit is a strength and conditioning workout that consists of functional movement

performed at a high intensity level. It is a type of high intensity interval training.

These are acts that you do on a daily basis, such as squatting, tugging, pushing, and so
on. To assist grow muscles, many workouts include variants of squats, push-ups, and weight
lifting that endure for set periods of time. This differs from a typical exercise, which may
instruct you on how many reps to perform over a certain amount of time.

Benefits:

1. May improve physical strength


CrossFit's high-intensity, multi-joint motions may help you build muscular strength and
endurance. Adding more weight to your workouts can help you grow more muscle by putting
more stress on your muscles.

2. May help you improve aerobic fitness


CrossFit’s high-intensity power training (HIPT). This form of training can help you boost
your VO2 max, or the quantity of oxygen you can use while exercising.

3. Improve agility, balance, and flexibility


Functional exercises, or exercises that imitate movements you make in everyday life, are
frequently included in CrossFit sessions. Squats, kettlebell swings, and overhead lifts are
examples of functional motions that can assist increase agility, balance, and flexibility.
4. Burn calories and manage weight
CrossFit exercises have been shown to burn more calories than other types of exercise.
During a CrossFit circuit, a 195-pound guy and a 165-pound female will burn 15 to 18 calories
per minute and 13 to 15 calories per minute, respectively. During the recovery period, you
could still continue to burn calories.

CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program. When you raise the intensity of your
exercises or the amount of weight you lift, you increase your chance of injury. Low back
discomfort, rotator cuff tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are all
typical CrossFit issues.

If you're new to CrossFit, working with a certified fitness expert who can ensure you're
executing the workouts correctly is a good option. Injuries might occur as a result of poor
technique, rushing through workouts, or lifting more than you can take. Beginners should start
slowly and progressively raise their weight until their fitness level increases.

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