5 Great Reasons Why You Should Give Crossfit A Shot

5 Great Reasons Why You Should Give Crossfit A Shot

You might have heard of Crossfit: the fitness sensation that’s sweeping across the globe. Using a combination of Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics and core-strengthening exercises, Crossfitting has truly revolutionized our approach to fitness and strength training.

Boxes (Crossfit gyms) are being set up all over the country.

Is there a reason behind the craze, or is it just another fitness fad that comes, impresses and then fades into nothing. We think Crossfit is certainly here to stay: here are 5 reasons why.

Reason #1: You Build Cardiovascular Fitness

It’s 2017, and most of the world is busy clogging their arteries with junk food and an appalling attitude to fitness. If you’re a part of the minority that have dedicated their lives to better health, Crossfit is definitely an option you should consider.

Research shows clearly how high-intensity Crossfit interval training sessions are much better than traditional endurance training.

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Reason #2: Results Come Faster

That’s right: with Crossfit’s high intensity training programs, you’ll see results a lot faster than with traditional low or moderate intensity exercises.

What’s more, studies have shown that you’re much more likely to enjoy a group-based program like Crossfit. You’re more likely to keep at it too. Especially considering that you’ll see improvements in body composition much quicker.

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Reason #3: Crossfit Builds Confidence

Imagine yourself doing your first pull-up. If you haven’t already done it, this is a great boost for your confidence.

A number of Crossfitters recall the first time they were able to perform a particularly difficult or challenging movement. This gave them all some solid motivation to keep at their Crossfit journey. A motivated person is obviously more likely to hit results faster.

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Reason #4: You Achieve Measurable Results

Crossfit is a modern fitness phenomenon, and that means it has a lot of fun experiences to offer you. Consider the benchmarks: they’re mostly named after girls, for some reason!

A benchmark workout called ‘Cindy’: a set of five pull-ups, ten push-ups and 15 squats. The goal is to do as many rounds of ‘Cindy’ as you can in 20 minutes. As a beginner, you might wheeze through 2 or maybe 3 sets.

A year down the line, you’ll be pulling off more rounds with ease. That’s an improvement you can measure!

Reason #5: You Perform Better At Your Sport Of Choice

Crossfit programs are designed to improve your overall fitness, strength and performance ability. This means a markedly improve performance in any sport you choose.

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The list of reasons to try Crossfit is much longer than this short list, but this should give you a good idea of the benefits it offers.

References:

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011224-17-practical-reasons-start-doing-crossfit/

https://www.boxrox.com/reasons-teens-should-crossfit/