CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program used by military, police officers, athletes and recreational exercisers. The design of the workout program attracts a wide variety of followers, along with the performance, health and wellness benefits that occur as a result. CrossFit yields some benefits quickly, but aims to keep you fit and healthy over [...]
Have you tried a CrossFit weight loss program? Many participants swear by the program’s ability to burn calories, build muscle and change your life. The intensity of the commitment can seem cult-like. But is it smart to use CrossFit to lose weight? CrossFit Weight Loss Benefits So should you use CrossFit to lose weight? “For [...]
The squat is often referred to as "the king of the gym lifts"—for good reason, too. A correctly performed barbell squat utilizes virtually every muscle in the body.1 If you want to get stronger, squats will help. If you want to get bigger, squats will help. If you want to lose weight, squats will help. [...]
CHECK YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR. If you’re even on this website, chances are you’ve dabbled a little (or a lot) into the wonderful world of CrossFit and are looking for the best CrossFit gear and equipment to suit your needs. If you’re fairly new to CrossFit, you may be wondering “What did I get [...]
CrossFit remains to be one of the most popular and most controversial fitness trends. Due to the competitive nature and intense feelings of belonging to a community, CrossFit is recognized as one of the fastest growing modes of high-intensity training. It can also be considered an option for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and consequently, HIIT [...]
Crossfit has a new, long-term partership with Reebok. Its instructors have to pass stricter certifications. It's working hard to shed its reputation as a puke-inducing, injury-ridden, no-place-for-pansies, gym. And its strength and conditioning program, featuring "constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement" can help you lose that spare tire and build the lean muscle you're looking [...]
Alright, so if by now you’re interested in giving CrossFit a try, it’s simple to get in touch with your local affiliate and get started. Here’s how to do it in four easy steps: Google local CrossFit boxes in your area. Just search for ‘CrossFit [plus your city or neighbourhood] Call or email and ask [...]
The really great thing about CrossFit, is that absolutely anyone can do it. Really, anyone. CrossFit Kids classes are popular all over the world, and the positive impact functional exercise can have on the elderly, both in terms of happiness, self-esteem and general health, is incredible. Think we’re kidding? Check out 73-year-old Jacinto Bonilla and [...]
If you want the official mantra of what CrossFit CEO and Founder Greg Glassman thinks defines fitness, it’s this: ‘Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, [...]
When exercise is fun and enjoyable, it’s so much easier to stick to. It’s something everyone needs to do to live a more healthy life, so it’s worth finding activities that you can tolerate or even have fun doing. Here are just a few of the ways you can make exercise more enjoyable when you [...]
