17 Oct 2012 Blackmores What is CrossFit? 6761 views 1 min to read CrossFit is an advanced strength and conditioning program that utilizes a wide variety of activities and challenges. Energy & exercise Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin 0 comments CrossFit is an advanced strength and conditioning program that utilizes a wide variety of activities and challenges. The workouts are usually high in intensity, short in duration and constantly changing, and can be performed in a group or individual setting. Some of the types of exercises that may be involved in a CrossFit training session include: weight lifting and body weight exercises sprints gymnastics jumping skipping Different combinations of exercises are used for each workout, which are then repeated as many times as you can within a particular time frame. This allows you to gauge your performance and gives you a score to beat in future attempts. There are certified trainers and CrossFit affiliated gyms in many locations, and it is growing in popularity. But ultimately, CrossFit is a type of structured circuit training which combines a few different exercises that anyone can perform themselves, taking advantage of the equipment and surroundings available at the time. Below are some CrossFit-style workouts that could be incorporated into your training regime. Aim for 1-2 workouts each week, and make sure to have at least a day’s rest in between. It’s also important to warm up first and stretch afterwards. At home 15 star jumps 15 push ups 15 sit ups 15 free squats Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 15 minutes In the park 10 bench dips 10 bench step ups (each leg) 20 sit ups Sprint 100 metres Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 20 minutes At the gym 10 bench press 10 squats 10 pull downs 20 medicine ball twists Row 500 metres Perform as many rounds as you can (one set of each exercise) in 20 minutes Have you tried CrossFit? Do you have any ideas for a CrossFit-style workout