Crossfit

CROSSFIT

William Richburg

EDPE 232-01

Fall 2011

History of Crossfit

Founded by former high-school gymnast Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai

Grew from 18 affiliated gyms in 2005 to approx 1,700 nationwide in 2010

Also has a division for children (Crossfit Kids)

What is Crossfit? A Fitness Revolution Crossfit incorporates the 10 basic elements of fitness

1. Agility

2. Balance

3. Speed

4. Power

5. Accuracy

6. Stamina

7. Coordination

8. Flexibility

9. Strength

10. Cardio Taken the best of every sport, and combined them to make one

super fitness program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M

What is Crossfit cont….

Weightlifting Sprinting Gymnastics Power lifting Kettle bell training Plyometrics Rowing Medicine ball training

Why are people there?

No repetition in the workouts Keeps things interesting To get in shape

How does it make them feel? “It made me feel great, always wanting

to come back for more, and leaves me wanting to push harder the next time”

“It makes me feel like a bad a**” “It made me feel good” “When I fight through the pain, I feel

fantastic!”

How does it make me feel? Relieved (stress) Exhausted Better about myself

How does the Crossfit fit within our society? Everyone wants to like the way they

look and Crossfit is a different way to accomplish that

Saves time rather than just going into the gym and working out randomly (longest workout is an hour)

Get more out of Crossfit workout because it works your whole body

Crossfit Games

Fittest On Earth! Aired on ESPN and ESPN2 Sponsored by Reebok

Sample Work Out of the Day (WOD)

Barbara

20 pull-ups

30 push-ups

40 sit-ups

50 squats

Complete 5 rounds for time

-3 minute rest between rounds