Crossfit is the latest exercise phenomenon that combines socialising with fitness. Founded in 2000 by ex-gymnast, Greg Glassman, it is defined by ‘constantly varied, functional movements, performed at a relatively high intensity’. It has the added advantage of being scalable for individuals of varying fitness.
Involving a mixture of Olympic weight-lifting, gymnastics and bodyweights, as well as a mixture of activities such as running, rowing and skipping, Crossfit is all about being good at a number of skills and not relying on one workout routine.
The exercise takes place in a Crossfit ‘box’, a warehouse style venue filled with basic training equipment. Each typical session lasts for an hour and consists of a Workout Of the Day lasting anywhere between 5 and 25 minutes.
It’s a competitive activity, which is what makes the participants push themselves harder and gain more benefit from the exercises. While the sport originated in the US, it’s becoming more and more popular in other parts of the world. Participants are termed ‘athletes’ and both the men and women’s events attract an equal amount of interest.
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