| Should You Try It? Bored with your exercise routine? Check out CrossFit, the fitness program that¿s making waves worldwide. CrossFit was founded in 2000 by Coach Greg Glassman from a California gym. CrossFit¿s aim is to enable individuals to achieve a level of overall fitness that will prepare them to meet a range of physical demands through life. You don¿t even have to sign up for expensive gym memberships. All that¿s required is some space, a garage, barn or public park, and basic strength training equipment like barbells, dumbbells, gymnastic rings and plates. CrossFit exercise programs typically build strength and condition the body by incorporating diverse exercises such as aerobics, weight training and Olympic weight lifting. Typically, a CrossFit workout lasts some 30 minutes, consisting of high intensity movements that push the body to its limits. |  |
 | Every CrossFit workout is inspired and put together from the strengthening programmes practised across various sports. A typical workout includes movements like skipping, rowing, running, or shimmying up a rope. Weightlifting movements include deadlifts and squats using barbells, kettlebell swings and tire flips. Common CrossFit bodyweight exercises are air squats, burpees, handstand push-ups, and lunges. That¿s only a brief list. Sounds tough? It¿s meant to be, say the folks at CrossFit! CrossFit also organises training seminars worldwide and publishes websites offering free content on fitness. The Web-based CrossFit Journal publishes information on a range of topics from exercise techniques and nutrition to health, fitness equipment and other related issues, besides being an interactive forum for top athletes, coaches and anyone interested in being fit. |
| There¿s a CrossFit program for everyone, from children and housewives to top athletes, soldiers and firemen. | |