Crossfit: a good solution for physical and mental wellness
If runners are good at running, body builders are good at weight lifting, and people who do yoga are really flexible, what is a CrossFit athlete good at? CrossFit describes workouts that help people be “functionally fit” and can help people achieve performance improvements in most other physical activities – from playing with your kids and grandkids, to yard work or playing a quick pick-up game of basketball. The idea is to create a baseline to take on everyday type activities and random fun events with confidence.
While many of us have heard time and again that being physically active is essential to helping us live longer and happier lives, it is also no secret that beginning and staying on a fitness program can be daunting or even discouraging. When you hear phrases like “high intensity interval training” or see videos of CrossFit competitions, it can be even more intimidating.
| DID YOU KNOW THAT? |
| The biggest misconception of CrossFit training is that “You DON’T have to be in-shape to do CrossFit.” CrossFit can be scaled and modified to meet you where you’re at. With the right gym and the right trainers, safety becomes paramount and your progression towards goals is the focus. Don’t be discouraged! |
Results are the reason for a fitness journey. It does not matter what your overall objective is, when you put work into something, you want results. In order to get the desired results, you need to establish goals, know the path to get there, and have someone to hold you accountable to do it. When you set goals for yourself, it is important to understand how to get those goals accomplished - proper progression matters.