The end of boring workouts? Do you exercise but find it dull? Then there is a new exercise programme just for you! CrossFit is a
training programme that's taking the world by storm.
Founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman in Santa Cruz California, 1. The rise of CrossFit is amazing,
and many believe that the system has revolutionised exercise.
The CrossFit system mixes different types of exercise: aerobics, body weight exercises, weightlifting,
running and even gymnastics
. The idea of this is to offer people a varied and intense workout 2.
Sessions are usually an hour long and follow a set pattern of activities: a warm-up period, a skill-
development section, the high-intensity work out (called a WOD - Workout Of the Day), and some stretching.
Each exercise is usually done to a set number. Because CrossFit uses so many exercises from different types
of exercise programmes 3 : barbells, dumbbells, gymnastic rings, skipping ropes, pullup bars, medicine
balls, mats, boxes and rowing machines.
One reason why it's become so successful is not only the wide variety of different activities, but also
that 41. This ‘random' pattern to a workout means that no two sessions are the same, and is why so many
people find CrossFit so exciting.
CrossFit is also a very social activity as classes
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It's a great way to make new friends while
having lots of fun.
A there are now 13,000 CrossFit gyms all over the world
B trainees also get to use lots of different equipment
C professional athletes have also followed the programme
D include large groups of people working together as a team
E CrossFit coaches keep things interesting by regularly changing the exercises done during a session
F which will rapidly improve fitness and stay varied enough so people are interested