Are you thinking about a new workout? CrossFit is a popular, high-intensity workout that has become quite popular. For those who want to give CrossFit a try, there are a few things you should know.
The workout space is called The Box
Unlike fancy amenity-filled gyms, CrossFit gyms are more rustic. There aren’t any frills. No TVs, bathrooms, showers, or rows of equipment. It’s just an empty space, which is called The Box.
There’s a Workout Of The Day
While gyms vary, each one offers a workout of the day or a WOD. At some gyms, the instructors create their own workouts, while others follow more generic routines.
Scorekeeping is usually involved
During a workout, instructors usually keep track of how many reps or completed exercises you do. If that seems a bit competitive, it is – and that’s the point. CrossFit is meant to elevate your fitness and you can’t do that without tracking your individual progress. Plus, you might be more inclined to do an extra rep or two to beat your workout buddy.
You might get sticker shock
To belong to a CrossFit gym will cost you some coin. Unlike the $10 monthly rates at cookie-cutter gyms, CrossFit gyms offer a more intense workout, a community atmosphere, and instructors who offer 1:1 help, which means you’ll pay more. To find out how much a membership is, call the gym before you stop in for an introductory class.
Anyone can do it
CrossFit can be intimidating. Some of the exercises might seem unachievable. However, the instructors will help you start slow with modified exercises. In time, you’ll work up your stamina and intensity.
While anyone can do CrossFit, it’s not a great fit for everyone. It’s an intense workout that requires a commitment to see results. If you’re interested in trying CrossFit, stop into your local CrossFit gym and ask about taking an introductory class.
