Make the person more prepared for the demands and unforeseen events of daily life? whether to do a squat movement or even to jump over a wall? This is, according to Leandro Galende, bachelor of Sports, the purpose of Crossfit, a sport that has caught the attention of many people inside and outside the country.
In Brazil, Crossfit is still new, and many people have doubts about it. However, the sport has been developed for decades by Greg Glassman in the United States. "Crossfit is currently used for the training of S.W.A.T and the US Mariners in the US, as well as a number of high performance sport athletes such as Tony Kanaan, Brazilian Formula Indy driver," explains Leandro Galende.
The modality
Briefly, Crossfit is a training program that seeks broad physiological adaptation for any type of person. • Workouts aim at improving all physical abilities in a short but high intensity period of effort. For this, the exercises that are used are classified as functional and the student is encouraged to be the best within the challenge imposed by the Work of the Day (WOD), which is the training session? Sports.
Who can practice?
Crossfit is available to everyone regardless of gender and age. • Exercises can be tailored to each student's ability and limitations. However, like any physical modality, it is very important for people to consult a cardiologist before starting the program ?, highlights Leandro Galende.
The exercises
As this is a relatively new sport in Brazil, many people have not yet had the opportunity to practice or watch a workout, so they have no idea what Crossfit exercises are like. Watch a video that shows a little of what is Crossfit:
Leandro explains that the training is short and intense. "The idea is to make the most effort to accomplish the task in the shortest possible time or, in a given time, perform as many repetitions as possible," says the professional.
Due to the high intensity of the activity, the caloric expenditure is higher than a bodybuilding session with the same time as a Crossfit WOD. "But as training never repeats, it is difficult to measure an exact value," explains Leandro Galende.
Below, the pro cites an example of Crossfit training (WOD).
Perform in the shortest possible time three series of:
- 400 meters race
- 30 Sit-up (abdominal going from lying down to sitting position)
- 15 Pushups.
Practicing at home
Is it possible to do some of the exercises used at Crossfit at home? Is this an alternative that many people? especially those who complain about the lack of time to go to the gym? seek.
Bachelor of Sports Leandro Galende says that the Crossfit website publishes a training schedule (daily) where the person can follow and practice the exercises, as besides the WOD description, there are explanatory videos.
"But the ideal would be to look for someone able to guide the exercise techniques, minimizing the risk of injury during the activity, as many exercises involve the use of overloads or complex movements (such as Olympic lifting)", highlights the professional.
Guidelines for those who want to get started
Which professional is qualified to teach Crossfit? This is a common doubt among people who do not yet know the sport in practice.
Leandro Galende explains that there are courses at the accredited Crossfit academies in Brazil, where you learn the methodology and practical applications of the sport. “But to use the Crossfit instructor title, you need to take the Crossfit International Course,” he says.
So if you liked the idea and are interested in practicing the sport, find out about gyms in your city that have qualified professionals to teach these classes.
Also be sure to consult a doctor who ensures that you are in a good condition to practice this and other physical activities. After that you will be ready to enjoy all the benefits Crossfit can offer!
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