Can You Conquer CrossFit?

Can You Conquer CROSSFIT? 5 FACTS ABOUT CROSSFIT STARTED IN | Created in Santa Cruz, CA by former gymnasts and exercise physiologists 2000 PRACTICED IN 9,000+ gyms around the world CONSISTS OF: cardio gymnastics weight lifting WORKOUTS SEEM RANDOM, BUT ARE NOT CROSSFIT 101 ROUTINES CHANGE DAILY SUN MON TUES WEDS THUR FRI SAT PHASE 2 3 USES EXERCISES FROM VARIED DISCIPLINES TYPICAL EXERCISES INCLUDE: OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING CALISTHENICS POWERLIFTING GYMNASTICS Example: Pull-ups and handstands DISTANCE CARDIO Example: Running or rowing PLYOMETRIC HOW EFFECTIVE IS CROSSFIT? Calorie burn continues Personal intensity and attention to diet are very important long after workouts end 12.9 20.6 calories/minute calories/minute average for women during a workout average for men during a workout GETTING STARTED WITH CROSSFIT > First classes are for learning techniques > It's OK to start slow and build • Coaches will track your progress > Flat sneakers are best to help with balance 2 INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Aviator Sports and Events Center BR www.aviatorsportsnyc.com AVIATOR sports and events center Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CrossFit#Effectiveness http://www.shape.com/blogs/working-it-out/new-research-proves-just-how-effective-crossfit https://www.acefitness.org/certifiednews/images/article/pdfs/ACE_CrossfitStudy.pdf?utm_so urce-SHAPE&utm_medium=JM+link&utm_term=CrossFit+study&utm_content-crossfit+study &utm_campaign=Working +it+Out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/27/first-crossfit-workout_n_3807006.html PHASE 1 PHASE 4 PHASE 3