CrossFit is all about varied routines and high intensity functional movement. Translated, this means a disdain for monotony, a focus on speed and a constant eye towards exercises that incorporate everyday functions. For most people who have converted to CrossFit training it is a welcome retreat from the standard day to day, boring exercise programs that never change and dictate what you do on certain days of the week.
CrossFit is not like going to the gym, where Monday's workout is Monday's workout and Tuesday's workout is Tuesday's workout and you keep doing this week in and week out until you either drive yourself insane or stop training altogether. CrossFit training is different every day and it is impossible to get bored.
CrossFit is community driven so it is based on camaraderie over competition and it is about performance so you won't find people measuring themselves to see if their arms have grown bigger. At CrossFit no one is competing against anybody but themselves.
One of the reasons why CrossFit has been described as the fastest growing fitness movement on the planet is the fact that it gives you results that translate into your life. Bodybuilders only see results in muscle development and bench press whereas CrossFitters see results in any physical activity they undertake. This is why CrossFit has been embraced by Military, Police and tactical operations teams worldwide. The U.S Navy Seals now utilise Crossfit training within the teams and many United States Police Academies nationwide have converted to exclusive CrossFit training within their fitness programs. Not only have these units reported massive physical improvements but have also reported a huge reduction in work related injury.
In combat, as in life, there are no points for second place, are you CrossFit?
