Broad General and Inclusive Fitness (.wmv Video)...Greg Glassman, Founder of CrossFit
CrossFit is a back-to-basics strength and conditioning program. A program that delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general and all-inclusive. It combines constant variation, intensity, and functional movements in Workouts of the Day (WODs) to produce dramatic changes in strength, stamina, and body shape. We don’t use isolation machines or treadmills…we employ dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, olympic lifting, pull up bars, joint mobility, tires, running, complex conditioning, agility drills, plyometrics, rowing, and just about anything else that will increase strength and freedom in your everyday movements. CrossFit movements are functional and based on the natural movements of human beings. In a nutshell, our specialty is not specializing.
We focus our clients on optimizing physical competence in each of 10 recognized fitness domains:
Functional Fitness and General Physical Preparedness1. Endurance
2. Stamina
3. Strength
4. Flexibility
5. Power
6. Speed
7. Coordination
8. Agility
9. Balance
10. Accuracy
“That’s great and all…but can I do it? Is CrossFit for me? It looks really hard!”
The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity…we don’t change programs. We constantly vary the exercises, sets, reps, durations and intensity to provide the maximum stimulus for our clientele. Still think it is too hard? Check out 72-year old Barbara’s story and video…
For more detailed information, check out one of our Required Reading articles from the CrossFit Journal “Understanding CrossFit”. It explains what CrossFit is built upon and where it aims to take its participants.
CrossFit works and it will help you achieve your fitness goals, whether you are a soccer mom or a world class soccer player. The best part…you will never get bored, you will see continual results because, with CrossFit, you will never plateau. And, most importantly…you will have fun!
You can accomplish what you previously thought was impossible!
Contact a trainer at crossfitnaperville@gmail.com or 630-452-5148.
