From Crossfit.com
The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs.
CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. We have designed our program to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible. CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.
The CrossFit prescription is “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement.” Functional movements are universal motor recruitment patterns; they are performed in a wave of contraction from core to extremity; and they are compound movements—i.e., they are multi-joint. They are natural, effective, and efficient locomotors of body and external objects. But no aspect of functional movements is more important than their capacity to move large loads over long distances, and to do so quickly.
The CrossFit Program was developed to enhance an individual’s competency at all physical tasks. Our athletes are trained to perform successfully at multiple, diverse, and randomized physical challenges. This fitness is demanded of military and police personnel, firefighters, and many sports requiring total or complete physical prowess. CrossFit has proven effective in these arenas.
Is CrossFit right for me?
The simple answer “YES”!!!
It doesn’t matter what your actual fitness goals are, CrossFit will help you achieve them quickly. By executing a variety of compound functional movements at a high intensity you will certainly improve in all 10 aspects of fitness The hidden benefits are as follows:
1. Fat Burning-
Compound functional movements utilize more muscles which burns fat much faster than isolation movements.
2. Never Bored-
The constantly varied WOD (workouts of the day) means that you will never do the same “routine” EVER. Although the WODs are based on a core group of movements. The order, combinations, reps, rounds, etc. are always varied. Each day is different, each week is different.
3. Constant Improvement-
The variety of exercises also means that your body will never get used to, or adapt to a particular exercise routine. You will never plateau. All WOD’s are based on repeatable and measurable (timed) exercises. So from time to time you will execute a past WOD to see if it can be done faster than before.
4. Motivation-
All WODs are lead by a trainer or coach to ensure proper and safe execution of the movements. In addition to the trainer, you may also be among other clients in a group setting. Finally, all WOD’s have a time element, to encourage you to push harder.
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