Crossfit or Faux
Crossfit is a craze that is spreading like wildfire across the nation and has picked up quite a following. In this article we will dive into what exactly is crossfit and what are the touted benefits. We will also touch on general exercise principals and let you decide if crossfit is for you.
Crossfit is defined as a training program that is geared towards strength and conditioning for any individual. Crossfit enthusiasts say a person should be proficient in certain categories cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination, and accuracy.
A crossfit workout can consist of a variety of different exercises and has a similar setup to a circuit workout consisting of nothing but compound exercises (A series of exercises performed in succession, generally without rest). The progression of workout is mainly focused on improving the duration of the workout (i.e. completing a workout series in 4 minutes instead of 5).
Is crossfit a revolution? Have the creators found the hybrid of anaerobic and aerobic training? Can this workout be a lifestyle for me? How do I begin?
The answers to the questions above are different depending on those reading this article. Is crossfit a revolution? I would say it is not, and the reasoning is that it’s an advanced circuit workout. That does not mean it won’t work, it simply means that it’s a concept that has been recycled and recreated. Most people have failed to realize that there is no line between weightlifting and functional exercise. The line has been created by all of us and people have not opened their minds to see the big picture. Exercise is exercise, and all workouts need to be catered towards the individual. The circuits that most employ in a crossfit workout can be done by a fitness enthusiast, a bodybuilder, a gymnast, an athlete and any other person. The same holds true for a “typical” workout that most see in the magazines. There are factors that people miss when designing a workout, and instead of finding ways to create a hybrid workout, they follow the typical magazine workout.
Not all the questions I listed above were answered, but that’s because those are for you to answer. My previous article discusses hybrid training, which is a way to create the “perfect” workout designed just for you. Yes, you can try to follow the concepts of a crossfit workout, but do not be fooled into thinking that you cannot create your own style. All I ask is that you stop following the norm, and start creating your own.
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