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Why CrossFit?
CrossFit works where it counts…in the real world.
One of the best definitions of CrossFit that I have heard thus far is:
“Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program built on constantly varied, if not randomized, functional movements executed at high intensity.”
Now, after attending CrossFit Level I Certification class, I feel I have a much stronger, more complete understanding of the program, it’s advantages, and most importantly, why it works. COACH WALKER
WHAT IS CrossFit?
GREAT VIDEO by CrossFit North http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqBNPNcR9c
CrossFit.com Movie "Every Second Counts - The Movie", Out Take 1 - video [wmv] [mov]
www.crossfit.com
“We have taken high intensity, constantly varied, functional workouts and distilled load, range of motion, exercise, power, work, line of action, flexibility, speed and all pertinent metabolics to a single measure…usually time.”
I wasted a lot of time. …but we all do it.
Functional training is adequately applying attention to the 10 general physical skills:
- Cardiovascular and cardio respiratory endurance
- Stamina
- Strength
- Flexibility
(these first four are organic and are developed through training)
- Power
- Speed
(these middle two are developed both with training as the four above and with practice as the next 4)
- Coordination
- Accuracy
- Agility
- Balance
(these last four being neuromuscular and developed through practice)
If my training regime does not include attention to each of these areas, then there are holes in my training from a generalist perspective.
I am striving to be a generalist, not a specialist.
Specialists can be strong in one area, like an elite runner for example, who is a strong runner, but usually weak in other areas, such as strength and power. Conversely, a bodybuilder can appear healthy with a heaping helping of muscle, but if forced to run up a flight of stairs, would be huffing-n-puffing.
Generalists are prepared for anything - from sport, to physical combat, to general daily needs such as lifting and moving heavy things around the house.
I want to be prepared for anything that life throws at me with the ability to take on incredible challenges and complete them all.
Crossfit is NOT for every athlete, especially the specialist athelete who strives to excel in one particular sport or movement; but, trust me - you will hear more and more about Crossfit as the years go by - it’s definitely worth investigation and learning if it’s right for you and your individual goals.
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CrossFit Is… |
CrossFit Isn’t… |
- A strength and conditioning program
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- A weight loss program (although it’s a nice side effect)
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- Broad, general, and inclusive fitness
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- Specific to any one goal or sport
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- A building to do a cool workout in
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- Functional - the exercises you do mimic the movements you perform daily.
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- Full of ineffective motions (no machines here!)
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- Performance Based - we measure results by what you can do!
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- Image Based - body fat, weight, and size are not how we determine success
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- Purposeful - every workout and movement is designed to prepare us anything Mother Nature can come up with.
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