Most of us would love to improve our fitness level, although sometimes it is easier to THINK about being fit than it is to actually do something about it!
Of course there are tales out there that say if you think about working out and really focus on what you would be doing, it can actually help you improve your fitness quicker. I think they still assume some level of workout in those studies though…
But I digress.
In a recent episode of NCIS: Los Angeles they showed Kelsey and Sam discussing their latest crossfit workouts and it caught my attention – I wasn’t sure exactly what CrossFit was, although I see the word being used all over.
So when I found an article from The Rx Review called “The Benefits of CrossFit for Bone Health” I thought I would read it, to find out more about CrossFit.
As it turned out, it just referred to CrossFit as a “high intensity workout.” Maybe he used it in the title to capture interest and I guess that worked!
I did get reminded, however, about how important resistance training is for building and maintaining bone mass, as well as lean muscle. Plyometrics are good for that too.
I have resolved to add more resistance training back into my routines!
And while it doesn’t have to be something high-intensity like CrossFit, does it intrigue you just a little bit to find out more about it?
I had to check out their website.
I found out that there are 2 paths to practicing CrossFit – working out on your own or going to a gym that offers this specific training, complete with certified trainers. The trainer option is probably the best way to go if you are lucky enough to be in a place where it is offered.
The workouts are different every day – constantly doing different moves. They do have guidelines for those whose only option is to work out on their own, including FAQs that give you substitutions if the workout calls for something you don’t have equipment for, or do not know how to do.
There are also loads of videos that demonstrate the various moves.
Check it out at: http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/start-how.html
This is the same principle used in P90X, where you change your routines constantly to make more progress. CrossFit seems to take this to an even higher level.
As Greg Glassman (Founder of CrossFit) says:
[box type=”shadow” align=”alignleft” ]Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports.[/box]
Image of deadlift movement created by Luis Javier Rodriguez / Yupi666, and used under the GNU Free Documentation License
