12 Amazing Benefits of CrossFit training

                                             12 Amazing Benefits of CrossFit Training

Since its inception, CrossFit is getting popular day by day. Among fitness trends, CrossFit is on the top right now. Well that’s so because of it’s highly intense workouts, circuit trainings which are full of fun and adrenaline. CrossFit is a strength and conditioning workout that is made up of functional movements performed at a high intensity level.

So you must be thinking right now if it is good for you or not? Calm down cause in this article I am gonna share with you 10 amazing benefits of CrossFit Training which will change your perspective towards CrossFit for forever.

                                                               

1.      Burns Fat at fast pace

   CrossFit is a highly intense workout regimen with functional dynamic movements. When you do high intense workouts with no or less rest periods in between your metabolism rate increases at a very fast pace which helps in burning more fat than any other workout. In simple words you perform a combination of exercises in one go. We also call them HIIT workouts.

2.      Increase Strength

The most basic exercises in CrossFit training are pull-ups, chin-ups, push-ups, squats. Though they are basic but they are the most effective exercises in increasing body strength. Push-ups and pull-ups increase our upper body strength by pumping our muscles. If you follow a perfect dynamic movement pattern you can push your strength gains to new heights.

3.      Pumps your Muscles

If you want to lose weight and get lean and develop muscle than CrossFit is the right choice. To develop muscle you need to do weight training with balanced diet. A professional trainer is very important to do weight training otherwise there can be muscular fatigue or cramps or serious injuries. Don’t forget to follow a proper diet.

4.      Improves joints health

Lack of physical activity can lead to weak joints which can be very harmful for your future. It can lead to breakdown of muscles and tissues around your joints. On the other hand, CrossFit workouts strengthen yours muscles, increase tissue connectivity and help in preventing any injuries.

5.      Calories will continue to burn post WOD. (Workout of the day)

One of the most interesting benefit of CrossFit workouts is that the calories continue to burn even after the workout is complete. That’s because CrossFit includes the most highly intense workouts and more intense the workout will lead to higher oxygen consumption by the body and that’s why calories continue to burn even after workout.

6.      Boosts your Stamina

CrossFit helps in boosting your stamina to the next level. HIIT workouts are highly intense and are performed with no rest in between. Our heart starts pumping more blood and oxygen in the whole body which leads to increase in our stamina. That’s why all the athletes in the world do CrossFit training to increase their stamina to the maximum.

7.      Improves your Physical Appearance

All CrossFit exercises are highly intense which in turn make you sweat a lot and pass out all the harmful toxins from our body. Brings glow on your face and makes you feel more confident. Your body posture gets perfect and you get more lean and all jacked up.

8.      Never get Bored

Yes, it’s true that many a times people get bored in the gym doing the same exercises again and again with the same machines. But that’s not the case with CrossFit. In CrossFit you can do so many body weight exercises and movements like Push-ups, Pull-ups, Burpees which are really very exciting.

9.      You will sleep better

CrossFit trainings and circuit workouts are really very intense. And that’s why they are really very exhausting. They completely drain out your energy. Your whole body, your muscles and tissues demand rest. You start feeling sleepy and that’s why you will sleep better.

10.  Improves Mental health

Yes it’s true. Our mind and body are connected to each other. It helps us in beating depression, improves our positive thinking and energy and keeps us fresh and active. When we exercise our brain releases ‘happy chemicals’ which in turn help us in feeling more happy and excited.

11.   No need of gym equipment

There is no need for some specific gym equipment’s to do CrossFit workouts. You can do it alone with your own body weight. And that too anywhere, at any time like Push-ups, Pull-ups, squats. You don’t need any additional weights to do these exercises.

12.  Forces you out of your Comfort zone

It forces you to come out of your comfort zone or private space. And trust me if you want to develop your personality and make it look more confident and experienced, you need to come out of your comfort zone and opt for different opportunities.

Some other benefits of CrossFit are:

·        Improves your cardiovascular health

·        Maintains blood pressure

·        Improved sleeping patterns

·        Increases flexibility & agility

·        Improves cognitive abilities

Encourages healthy diet.