CrossFit is a form of high-intensity training (HIT). It consists of a mixture of weightlifting, lifting, gymnastics, and HIIT cardio.
It may sound intimidating, and seeing videos of CrossFit may make you think that you can’t do it, or that you’ll try it when you become fitter or stronger, but CrossFit workouts are accessible to everyone of any fitness level.
This is because each workout can be modified to suit your ability, either by scaling the exercise or adjusting the range of motion or load.
As well, most Crossfit workouts change every day, so you’ll never do the same one twice. Sure, the same exercises might be involved, but how those exercises are paired together will vary, in addition to the load, reps, tempo, and exercise duration.
At the gym, a CrossFit program is generally structured for around an hour and you typically include the following :
- Warm-up
- Skill/Strength/Speed segment
- 10-20 minute high-intensity workout
- Cooldown
Each workout is referred to as a working block. And these blocks have 2 to 4 exercises with a duration for 45 seconds to 60 seconds each. Some of the working blocks also use equipment that is available to you at the gym.
Exercises you should anticipate in working blocks include:
- Wall balls
- Box jumps
- Toes to bar
- Double unders or 100 singles
One of the most difficult aspects of CrossFit at home is making sure you have the proper equipment to vary your workout as much as CrossFit would like you to. Through the use of a gym, you can complete CrossFit workouts you have found online, where equipment variety is not an issue
