Timeline for Where do I start when finding/creating a fitness program for myself?
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| Sep 2, 2011 at 15:25 | comment | added | Silas Davis | I would add that your aims do seem commensurate with crossfit's. You might find you drift more towards gymnastics or Olympic lifts or some form of interval training once you gain familiarity with them through the crossfit composite | |
| Sep 2, 2011 at 15:21 | comment | added | Silas Davis | Crossfit does give good exposure to a range of movements and activities. However, be prepared to scale all of the workouts, and be careful particularly with the high-repetition lifts. For some workouts you may want to scale weight, repetitions, or the movement to chase good form or to maintain intensity. Sometimes it is hard to do both. I'd try to perform the more exotic movements concentrating on form without worrying about intensity, whereas I'd substitute jumping pull-ups, box press-ups and the like for workouts that seem intended to keep the metabolic rate high. | |
| Sep 2, 2011 at 12:28 | comment | added | Christopher Bibbs | Probably the best aspect of Crossfit for a beginner is the wide exposure to a variety of exercises. As you build experience, you'll be more and more capable of figuring out a routine on the fly that will address your needs for that day. | |
| Sep 2, 2011 at 10:48 | history | answered | AtlasRN | CC BY-SA 3.0 |