Exercise is an essential part in maintaining a healthy mind and body no matter how old you are. It assists in combating health conditions and disease and there is also that added bonus of having a nice physical appearance. Regular physical activity yields countless benefits. It improves our mood, maintains weight control as well as boosts energy. So what are these crazy kids up to today as it pertains to popular workout programs? CrossFit seems to pop-up in most search engines. CrossFit describes its strength and conditioning program as “constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement." (Wikipedia) Workouts are typically 20 minutes of intense and demanding exercise that concludes in all-out physical exertion. They combine movements such as sprinting, jump rope, push-ups, sit-ups, burpees and squats. Equipment used includes barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, medicine balls and kettle bells.
The result? Lean muscles, weight loss and a hot bod. The catch? Classes can run you about $185 - $225 a month with drop-ins around $20 a class. The DIY? Create your own CrossFit program with little to no money. Find a nearby park or recreational center, buy a jump rope, run sprints on the race track, use the bars under the bleachers for pull-ups, do a few sets of sit-ups, squats, push-ups and so on. Having a workout partner to join and motivate you will help you reap the same benefits with money left to treat yourself to something shiny & sparkly. I have the pleasure to be a part of (c)RossFit. (c)RossFit [the “c” is silent] is a CrossFit-like program designed by my fiancé who dons the last name Ross. I know, I know, bear with me. Somehow, unlike the popular programs I researched online, his seems to be a bit more intense. One would think he is telling me something. Anywhoo, it’s free, 20mins and once a week. I can’t beat that. Happy CrossFittin' Peeps!
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