CrossFit workouts are led by a trained and certified CrossFit coach and can be adapted for any fitness level.
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What Makes CrossFit Training Different?
CrossFit training differs from other workouts because every session is unpredictable.
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CrossFit aims to prepare you for any physical challenge in your daily life.
CrossFit workouts are always high-intensity and competitive.
CrossFit is a franchise, and locationscalled affiliatesare independently owned and operated.
Affiliates often have an introduction class for people who are new to the sport.
The purpose of this class is to introduce the basic movements used in CrossFit workouts.
CrossFit exercises can be adapted to any fitness level, even if you have never worked out.
During workout sessions, beginners perform the same activities as everyone elsewith movements modified to their fitness level.
This is called scaling the workout.
The most common CrossFit-related injuries affect the shoulders, back, knees, elbow, and wrists.
CrossFit can also cause a rare but serious condition calledrhabdomyolysis.
Excessive exercise can cause muscles to break down, releasing toxic chemicals into the bloodstream.
This can lead to life-threatening kidney or other internal organ failure in severe cases.
A certified trainer leads CrossFit classes in a small-group setting.
Movements can be adapted to any fitness level and aim to prepare a person for any physical challenge.
CrossFit might not be appropriate for people with certain medical conditions or preexisting injuries.
As with any new exercise routine, check with a healthcare provider before starting CrossFit.
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