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Crossfit

William Richburg EDPE 232-01 Fall 2011. Crossfit. History of Crossfit. Founded by former high-school gymnast Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai Grew from 18 affiliated gyms in 2005 to approx 1,700 nationwide in 2010 Also has a division for children ( Crossfit Kids). What is Crossfit?.

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Crossfit

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  1. William Richburg EDPE 232-01 Fall 2011 Crossfit

  2. History of Crossfit • Founded by former high-school gymnast Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai • Grew from 18 affiliated gyms in 2005 to approx 1,700 nationwide in 2010 • Also has a division for children (Crossfit Kids)

  3. What is Crossfit? • A Fitness Revolution • Crossfit incorporates the 10 basic elements of fitness • Agility • Balance • Speed • Power • Accuracy • Stamina • Coordination • Flexibility • Strength • Cardio • Taken the best of every sport, and combined them to make one super fitness program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M

  4. What is Crossfit cont…. • Weightlifting • Sprinting • Gymnastics • Power lifting • Kettle bell training • Plyometrics • Rowing • Medicine ball training

  5. Why are people there? • No repetition in the workouts • Keeps things interesting • To get in shape

  6. How does it make them feel? • “It made me feel great, always wanting to come back for more, and leaves me wanting to push harder the next time” • “It makes me feel like a bad a**” • “It made me feel good” • “When I fight through the pain, I feel fantastic!”

  7. How does it make me feel? • Relieved (stress) • Exhausted • Better about myself

  8. How does the Crossfit fit within our society? • Everyone wants to like the way they look and Crossfit is a different way to accomplish that • Saves time rather than just going into the gym and working out randomly(longest workout is an hour) • Get more out of Crossfit workout because it works your whole body

  9. Crossfit Games • Fittest On Earth! • Aired on ESPN and ESPN2 • Sponsored by Reebok

  10. Sample Work Out of the Day (WOD) Barbara 20 pull-ups 30 push-ups 40 sit-ups 50 squats Complete 5 rounds for time -3 minute rest between rounds

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