Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Benefits of Cross Fit


Scott Schwab:
In our quest to find the most efficient workouts, there is a lot of talk surrounding the effectiveness of cross fit exercise. This is for good reason, in that it keeps the heart rate up and challenges users with differing exercises. The most important aspect is that you keep moving and push your body to the limit. However, those with other routines may say that is a no brainer and that is what everyone should do no matter the routine. Here are some of the main benefits and reasons to step outside your comfort zone and try a new routine.

Benefits/Reasons:

- Encompasses strength training
- Increases Strength with range of motion
- Produces lean strong muscle based on movements
- Improves metabolic energy
- Speed of exercise improves vascularity
- Improves focus on task orientation
- Fully functional fitness
- Increase bodily power and agility
- Full-body training

In Conclusion:
One of the major benefits that I have enjoyed while transferring my workouts to a crossfit feel, is the increased calories burned. Our time is limited and we must take into account our busy lives while we incorporate a training regimen. The more muscle groups we work, the more calories we burn and fat we loose. Instead of spending days on certain groups, look at the day as a full-body workout. You will burn more calories and it will give you a more intense workout.

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