No new fitness program has had quite the impact of CrossFit. Chances are you’ve heard about it, and all the stuff that goes with it. You might have friends or colleagues that have taken up CrossFit in Singapore and even tried new diets or fitness challenges through their CrossFit. It might sound kind of intimidating, or you might think it’s just another fitness fad, but CrossFit has a lot going for it and is definitely here to stay.
If you haven’t been tempted into a CrossFit yet, here are the benefits of CrossFit that are sure to make you an enthusiast.
It’s convenient
When starting on a fitness journey, many people struggle with whether to join a gym, invest in a home fitness studio, or hire a personal trainer. CrossFit gives you some of the benefits of all three of these.
CrossFit will provide you with all of the equipment you need for a variety of all-around workouts. Cardio equipment, free weights, flexibility aids all of these are at your CrossFit. Unlike a public gym though, you don't have to figure them out on your own. Your CrossFit classes will be well guided by trained coaches, with skills support, someone to check your form and prevent injuries, and pre-planned workouts so you don't have to think about your own program. Because CrossFit gyms typically serve small groups that train regularly, you get a much more tailored program than if you try an online fitness program or work out on your own at the gym. Best of all, the group structure means you get most of the attention of a personal trainer, but at a fraction of the price.
You’ll Get Strong
One of the cornerstones of CrossFit is strength training. Not every workout is lifting weights but expects to get familiar with free weights and weight lifting techniques. Don’t think CrossFit is all about bulking up, it’s much more subtle than that, and it isn’t going to give you huge biceps.
The CrossFit strength training program is primarily designed to help you get toned and get strong. Of course, that will help you to look good, and if weight loss is part of your goals then improving muscle tone will certainly help you too. CrossFit strength training uses a varied, all-around program based on a few basic movements, so don't worry about having to learn lots of new skills. You’ll soon master the basics of Olympic lifting technique, and chances are you'll be surprised at how much fun weightlifting can be, and how quickly you see the benefits.
CrossFit is about all-around functional fitness. The strength training you’ll do at your gym near Pasir Panjang will not only get you stronger and fitter, but it will also help prevent injury in other sports and activities. Best of all, you’ll enjoy that newfound strength in your everyday life, whether it’s picking up your toddler, moving the sofa, or just impressing your friends.
You’ll Get Fit
CrossFit isn’t just about lifting weights. Most workouts follow the premise of the High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) model, where you work out hard for short periods interspersed with rest. Sure, you’ll have strength days where your WOD (workout) is primarily about lifting heavy and lifting correctly, but on other days your WOD will be totally different. These high-intensity days will introduce you to a cardio workout that is much tougher, and more fun, than just running on a treadmill or joining a spin class. Best of all, you’ll get a serious workout in a much shorter time.
You’ll Get Flexible
Okay, let’s say you are looking at the schedule for your local CrossFit gym in the West Singapore, and you see most classes are about an hour. We’ve just been describing the types of high-intensity workouts you can expect, and you may be thinking, I need to work that hard for an hour? Well, no. Remember how we said with powerlifting and with HIIT workouts you get a lot of benefit from a shorter workout time? Well, that's the case at CrossFit. You’ll work out hard for about half an hour, but your class will start and finish with a very carefully designed program of warm-up and cool down that protects your muscles and joints and helps prevent injury.
It’s Fun
One of the best things about CrossFit workouts is the variety. This is not the kind of program where you turn up and do pretty much the same workout over and over, or just run on a treadmill. Like we’ve mentioned, workouts are designed to build into a complex progression of strength, cardio, and flexibility training, but most of all they focus on functional fitness. That means CrossFit WODs can sometimes be really creative.
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