CrossFit – A new Twist On Working Out?

December 14th, 2009 admin

CrossFit is a new workout program that dates back to the 1970s. Founded by Greg Glassman, the goal of the program is to create the ideal athlete. CrossFit focuses its workouts on functional movement at high intensity. Technique and form are not crucial to the execution of the exercises. CrossFit operates under the expectation that every participant be proficient in 10 fitness domains: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance stamina strength flexibility power speed agility balance coordination accuracy The workouts are designed to focus on all 10 of these fitness domains. The exercises use free weights, kettlebells, gymnastic rings, pull-up bars, and calisthenics to achieve these goals. Workouts are done hard and fast, with little time to rest between exercises. There has been a lot of …


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