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3 Proven Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
Develop a healthier approach to life!
CrossFit isn't just about lifting weights or completing a set number of reps; it's a comprehensive approach to fitness and looking after your overall health and wellbeing. From transforming body composition to cultivating a resilient mindset and pushing beyond comfort zones, CrossFit-style workouts offer you a way to improve yourself on so many levels.
I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years and have experienced just about everything this sport has to offer. If you’ve never tried it before, here are the three biggest benefits you’ll get from taking part in CrossFit workouts!
Top 3 Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
#1 – Improved Body Composition
CrossFit-style workouts incorporate a combination of high-intensity training, strength training, and functional movements which can all lead to improved body composition.
These styles of workouts are particularly effective for burning calories and increasing metabolic rate both during and after exercise, which can contribute to fat loss and muscle gain. Additionally, the strength training aspect helps build lean muscle mass, which not only enhances metabolic rate but also helps you look good naked.
#2 – Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
I love this aspect of a lot of the CrossFit workouts I have done over the years. They often involve challenging and varied exercises that push your limits, both physically and mentally. This constant exposure to discomfort and overcoming obstacles helps develop mental toughness, resilience, and a growth mindset.
From personal experience and also coaching others, people learn to embrace challenges, push through perceived limitations, and adopt a positive attitude towards setbacks and failures. This mindset can extend beyond the gym, it empowers people to approach life's challenges with confidence and determination.
#3 – Push Outside Your Comfort Zones
Generally speaking, CrossFit workouts are designed to constantly challenge you and will push you outside your comfort zones. Whether it's attempting a heavier lift, mastering a new skill, or completing a challenging workout, CrossFit encourages everyone to push beyond what they thought was possible.
By consistently pushing boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones, you not only experience physical growth but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense of accomplishment. This willingness to embrace discomfort and take on new challenges fosters personal growth and development, in every aspect of your life.
Final Thoughts
Over the course of my career in the fitness industry, CrossFit has always stood out for its ability to make people better – both physically and mentally. Through a combination of intense workouts, mental challenges, and a culture of pushing boundaries, CrossFit enthusiasts not only build strength and endurance but also develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Whether you're striving for a leaner physique, a sharper mindset, or simply aiming to crush life's challenges with gusto, consider embracing the principles of CrossFit as a pathway to being better and smashing life!
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
CrossFit isn't just about lifting weights or completing a set number of reps; it's a comprehensive approach to fitness and looking after your overall health and wellbeing. From transforming body composition to cultivating a resilient mindset and pushing beyond comfort zones, CrossFit-style workouts offer you a way to improve yourself on so many levels.
I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years and have experienced just about everything this sport has to offer. If you’ve never tried it before, here are the three biggest benefits you’ll get from taking part in CrossFit workouts!
Top 3 Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
#1 – Improved Body Composition
CrossFit-style workouts incorporate a combination of high-intensity training, strength training, and functional movements which can all lead to improved body composition.
These styles of workouts are particularly effective for burning calories and increasing metabolic rate both during and after exercise, which can contribute to fat loss and muscle gain. Additionally, the strength training aspect helps build lean muscle mass, which not only enhances metabolic rate but also helps you look good naked.
#2 – Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
I love this aspect of a lot of the CrossFit workouts I have done over the years. They often involve challenging and varied exercises that push your limits, both physically and mentally. This constant exposure to discomfort and overcoming obstacles helps develop mental toughness, resilience, and a growth mindset.
From personal experience and also coaching others, people learn to embrace challenges, push through perceived limitations, and adopt a positive attitude towards setbacks and failures. This mindset can extend beyond the gym, it empowers people to approach life's challenges with confidence and determination.
#3 – Push Outside Your Comfort Zones
Generally speaking, CrossFit workouts are designed to constantly challenge you and will push you outside your comfort zones. Whether it's attempting a heavier lift, mastering a new skill, or completing a challenging workout, CrossFit encourages everyone to push beyond what they thought was possible.
By consistently pushing boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones, you not only experience physical growth but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense of accomplishment. This willingness to embrace discomfort and take on new challenges fosters personal growth and development, in every aspect of your life.
Final Thoughts
Over the course of my career in the fitness industry, CrossFit has always stood out for its ability to make people better – both physically and mentally. Through a combination of intense workouts, mental challenges, and a culture of pushing boundaries, CrossFit enthusiasts not only build strength and endurance but also develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Whether you're striving for a leaner physique, a sharper mindset, or simply aiming to crush life's challenges with gusto, consider embracing the principles of CrossFit as a pathway to being better and smashing life!
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
CrossFit isn't just about lifting weights or completing a set number of reps; it's a comprehensive approach to fitness and looking after your overall health and wellbeing. From transforming body composition to cultivating a resilient mindset and pushing beyond comfort zones, CrossFit-style workouts offer you a way to improve yourself on so many levels.
I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years and have experienced just about everything this sport has to offer. If you’ve never tried it before, here are the three biggest benefits you’ll get from taking part in CrossFit workouts!
Top 3 Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
#1 – Improved Body Composition
CrossFit-style workouts incorporate a combination of high-intensity training, strength training, and functional movements which can all lead to improved body composition.
These styles of workouts are particularly effective for burning calories and increasing metabolic rate both during and after exercise, which can contribute to fat loss and muscle gain. Additionally, the strength training aspect helps build lean muscle mass, which not only enhances metabolic rate but also helps you look good naked.
#2 – Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
I love this aspect of a lot of the CrossFit workouts I have done over the years. They often involve challenging and varied exercises that push your limits, both physically and mentally. This constant exposure to discomfort and overcoming obstacles helps develop mental toughness, resilience, and a growth mindset.
From personal experience and also coaching others, people learn to embrace challenges, push through perceived limitations, and adopt a positive attitude towards setbacks and failures. This mindset can extend beyond the gym, it empowers people to approach life's challenges with confidence and determination.
#3 – Push Outside Your Comfort Zones
Generally speaking, CrossFit workouts are designed to constantly challenge you and will push you outside your comfort zones. Whether it's attempting a heavier lift, mastering a new skill, or completing a challenging workout, CrossFit encourages everyone to push beyond what they thought was possible.
By consistently pushing boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones, you not only experience physical growth but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense of accomplishment. This willingness to embrace discomfort and take on new challenges fosters personal growth and development, in every aspect of your life.
Final Thoughts
Over the course of my career in the fitness industry, CrossFit has always stood out for its ability to make people better – both physically and mentally. Through a combination of intense workouts, mental challenges, and a culture of pushing boundaries, CrossFit enthusiasts not only build strength and endurance but also develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Whether you're striving for a leaner physique, a sharper mindset, or simply aiming to crush life's challenges with gusto, consider embracing the principles of CrossFit as a pathway to being better and smashing life!
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 8 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 3x.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running1km at effort, into 4 x 400s and then back to 1km of effort. Push hard on the 400s, these should be a 9/10 RPE.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will be running
10X
1min @ 9/10; 1min @ 3/10
5mins easy jog
then,
4X
4mins @ 7/10; 1min @ 1/10 (easy jog/walking)
Coffee post session at Common Grounds at 7am.
Monday:
We start the week with some single-leg deadlifts into a power clean front squat complex, followed by a leg-focused workout that is sure to set the tone for the week.
Strength:
A) Every 2:30 x 5 6/6 Single Leg Deadlift
B) Every 90secs x 5 2 power clean + 2 front squat
Conditioning:
17min AMRAP
3 Power Clean (60/40)
6 Front Squat
9 Box Jump
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, it's all about push and pull in the strength work, with pull-ups, bench press, gorilla rows, and some static overhead strength.
Strength:
A) EMOM x 6 - 15-20 sec UB kipping pull-ups
B) Alt EMOM x 10 - 8 DB Bench Press / 12 Alt Gorilla Row
C) Alt EMOM x 9 -M1 - 30 Sec Dual KB OH / 30 sec hollow hold / 30 sec arch hold/rock
Conditioning:
4 rounds for time:
16 Alt KB STOH
1 Lap Car Park Farmers Carry
10 Burpees Over KB
30 Double Unders
Wednesday:
On Wednesday, we will start with some heavy squats, followed by work on both the GHD hip extension and the GHD sit-up, and then a tough interval workout.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 6 - 3 2 2 1 1 back squat + 1 set AMRAP @ 80% of top single
B) Alt EMOM x 12 - 5/10 GHD Sit Ups / 30 sec Pallof Press L&R / 10-15 Hip Extensions
Conditioning
In a 3-minute window:
15 TTB
30 wall balls
AMRAP cal row
Rest 2 mins x 3
Thursday:
On Thursday, we have some bodybuilding in the strength work, followed by a real test of grip and capacity in the workout with high-volume dumbbell snatches.
Strength:
A) Every 2 mins x 5 6/6 DB Strict Press
B) Alt EMOM x 9 - 30 sec banded tricep extension / 15-20 DB Lateral Raise / 15-20 Barbell Bicep Curls
Conditioning:
For time:
120 DB Hang Snatch
Every 3 mins
15/12 Cal Assualt Bike
10 Hand Release Push Ups
Friday:
Finally, we conclude the week with an awesome partner workout that combines aerobic work with strongman exercises.
Strength:
EMOM x 5 6 Sandbag Over Bar
Conditioning:
In Pairs for Time:
800m run together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
100 Cal Ski
Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
80 Cal Ski
Half Park Run Together
20 Sandbag Over Bar
60 Cal Ski
Car Park Run (Together)
20 Sandbag Over Bar
40 Cal Ski
ENGINE
Double Mikko’s Triangle. We’re doubling the time and aiming to double the calories. Can you match your pace and hold on?
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we're diving into all things handstand push-ups with both strict and kipping variations, plus some fun progressions to challenge your upside-down game. Expect overhead strength work and spicy core finishers, too.
Toes-to-bar will take centre stage on Thursday evening with drills on the low bar and rig to sharpen your skills. Then we’ll move on to capacity work before wrapping it up with core and lat work to boost strength, control, and coordination.
HYROX
Build the Upper body strength you need for HYROX with a focus on sled pulls, farmers carries, push-ups (to power through your burpees), push presses (for stronger wall balls) and SkiErg conditioning.
MOBILITY
We have been quite dominant with mobility for the lower body; per request, we will stick with the flows, but make sure we hit the upper body harder this weekend. This session will be aimed towards the people that have shoulder niggles.
PURE STRENGTH
This week's pure strength session marks the start of the deadlift cycle, following high-volume RDLS. We also have some heavy box squats and volume reps to finish up on Monday. On Wednesday, we will start a paused bench press progression, incorporating some overhead presses and barbell rows as accessories.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focusing on developing the split jerk technique. Followed by a classic complex of clean + front squat + jerk.
Monday Ride
A ride dedicated to group riding skills and some fitness. Coach Rob Foster leads this ride, if you'd like to join email Rob Foster
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride.
Please email Rob Foster for more details.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
CrossFit isn't just about lifting weights or completing a set number of reps; it's a comprehensive approach to fitness and looking after your overall health and wellbeing. From transforming body composition to cultivating a resilient mindset and pushing beyond comfort zones, CrossFit-style workouts offer you a way to improve yourself on so many levels.
I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years and have experienced just about everything this sport has to offer. If you’ve never tried it before, here are the three biggest benefits you’ll get from taking part in CrossFit workouts!
Top 3 Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
#1 – Improved Body Composition
CrossFit-style workouts incorporate a combination of high-intensity training, strength training, and functional movements which can all lead to improved body composition.
These styles of workouts are particularly effective for burning calories and increasing metabolic rate both during and after exercise, which can contribute to fat loss and muscle gain. Additionally, the strength training aspect helps build lean muscle mass, which not only enhances metabolic rate but also helps you look good naked.
#2 – Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
I love this aspect of a lot of the CrossFit workouts I have done over the years. They often involve challenging and varied exercises that push your limits, both physically and mentally. This constant exposure to discomfort and overcoming obstacles helps develop mental toughness, resilience, and a growth mindset.
From personal experience and also coaching others, people learn to embrace challenges, push through perceived limitations, and adopt a positive attitude towards setbacks and failures. This mindset can extend beyond the gym, it empowers people to approach life's challenges with confidence and determination.
#3 – Push Outside Your Comfort Zones
Generally speaking, CrossFit workouts are designed to constantly challenge you and will push you outside your comfort zones. Whether it's attempting a heavier lift, mastering a new skill, or completing a challenging workout, CrossFit encourages everyone to push beyond what they thought was possible.
By consistently pushing boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones, you not only experience physical growth but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense of accomplishment. This willingness to embrace discomfort and take on new challenges fosters personal growth and development, in every aspect of your life.
Final Thoughts
Over the course of my career in the fitness industry, CrossFit has always stood out for its ability to make people better – both physically and mentally. Through a combination of intense workouts, mental challenges, and a culture of pushing boundaries, CrossFit enthusiasts not only build strength and endurance but also develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Whether you're striving for a leaner physique, a sharper mindset, or simply aiming to crush life's challenges with gusto, consider embracing the principles of CrossFit as a pathway to being better and smashing life!
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
CrossFit isn't just about lifting weights or completing a set number of reps; it's a comprehensive approach to fitness and looking after your overall health and wellbeing. From transforming body composition to cultivating a resilient mindset and pushing beyond comfort zones, CrossFit-style workouts offer you a way to improve yourself on so many levels.
I’ve been doing CrossFit for over 13 years and have experienced just about everything this sport has to offer. If you’ve never tried it before, here are the three biggest benefits you’ll get from taking part in CrossFit workouts!
Top 3 Benefits of CrossFit Workouts
#1 – Improved Body Composition
CrossFit-style workouts incorporate a combination of high-intensity training, strength training, and functional movements which can all lead to improved body composition.
These styles of workouts are particularly effective for burning calories and increasing metabolic rate both during and after exercise, which can contribute to fat loss and muscle gain. Additionally, the strength training aspect helps build lean muscle mass, which not only enhances metabolic rate but also helps you look good naked.
#2 – Develop an Unbreakable Mindset
I love this aspect of a lot of the CrossFit workouts I have done over the years. They often involve challenging and varied exercises that push your limits, both physically and mentally. This constant exposure to discomfort and overcoming obstacles helps develop mental toughness, resilience, and a growth mindset.
From personal experience and also coaching others, people learn to embrace challenges, push through perceived limitations, and adopt a positive attitude towards setbacks and failures. This mindset can extend beyond the gym, it empowers people to approach life's challenges with confidence and determination.
#3 – Push Outside Your Comfort Zones
Generally speaking, CrossFit workouts are designed to constantly challenge you and will push you outside your comfort zones. Whether it's attempting a heavier lift, mastering a new skill, or completing a challenging workout, CrossFit encourages everyone to push beyond what they thought was possible.
By consistently pushing boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones, you not only experience physical growth but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a sense of accomplishment. This willingness to embrace discomfort and take on new challenges fosters personal growth and development, in every aspect of your life.
Final Thoughts
Over the course of my career in the fitness industry, CrossFit has always stood out for its ability to make people better – both physically and mentally. Through a combination of intense workouts, mental challenges, and a culture of pushing boundaries, CrossFit enthusiasts not only build strength and endurance but also develop resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset.
Whether you're striving for a leaner physique, a sharper mindset, or simply aiming to crush life's challenges with gusto, consider embracing the principles of CrossFit as a pathway to being better and smashing life!
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Hard Work
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