Crossfit Inspired

Welcome to Crossfit Inspired!

I recently purchased my very first crossfit membership at a local box in the Philadelphia area.

I first learned about crossfit back in 2009, when I stumbled upon a livingsocial deal for 2 weeks of unlimited classes at this very same box.  I completed my 2 free weeks, but never purchased a membership.

This sport isn't cheap!

Recently, I came across another deal for 2 weeks of unlimited classes through groupon.  This time around, I caved.  I purchased a membership and am ready to kick it into high gear and see where these strength and conditioning workouts take me.

I am no novice to strength training.  In fact, since being introduced to crossfit in 2009 I've been lifting at LA Fitness on a daily basis.  However, I am new to the crossfit style of strength training.

Crossfit involves constant variations of high intensity functional movements.  The WOD's (workouts of the day) normally have a strength component, followed by a metabolic conditioning component.

I enjoy a lot of what crossfit has to offer, including:

• The community/family atmosphere
• The competition (both with yourself and others)
• The energy
• The Adrenaline Rush
• The opportunity to gain strength in the purest form (strength that is needed for everyday activity)

Crossfit WOD's are usually timed, and the goal is either to finish as many rounds or as many repetitions as you are able in the allotted time frame.

I understand that in a competitive atmosphere like this, it is very easy to sacrifice form in order to finish quicker.  However, my goal is to perfect my form and not push myself too much, too fast.  I will be taking baby steps to reach my goals.  I want to steer clear of injury.  Therefore, this will require scaling a lot of the prescribed movements.  

Follow along on my journey.  It will be fun to look back a year from today and see where I am at.

Are you involved in the sport of Crossfit?

Do you have any advice to give to a newbie?

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Stay inspired,

 Jenna