CrossFit- Dynamic High intensity Workout

CrossFit gyms are popping up all around the world and are popularly known as 'Boxes'. A CrossFit workout includes functional movements with dynamic exercises like:

• Olympic weightlifting
• Plyometric jumping
• kettlebells
• Explosive Bodyweight movements
• Circuit workouts

Improves Physical Strength

The high intensity functional movements with dynamic circuit workouts help in gaining muscle strength and stamina. Adding additional weight to your workouts can help you in increasing muscle gain but it will also increase the stress on your muscles.

Improve Agility, Balance and Flexibility

Dynamic movements with Kettlebells and Dumbbells like Squats, swings or overhead presses can help improve agility, balance and flexibility which will help you in your everyday life.

Burn Calories & Lose Weight

CrossFit workouts will definitely help you in burning a lot more calories than other workouts. According to the research, during a circuit workout an average 195 pound male or a 165 pound female will burn a total of 15 to 18 calories per minute. Calories may also burn during the recovery period.

If your goal is weight loss then you should definitely go for circuit workouts with a balanced healthy diet.

If you are new to CrossFit, I would recommend to exercise with a trained fitness/CrossFit professional who can make sure that you are doing the exercises properly. Trying to do functional movements with improper posture, weight or lifting more than you can handle can all lead to injury.