Crossfit seems super scary at first, but it’s definitely better than it seems. The coaches truly look out for you and want you to reach your goals, whatever those may be.
Becoming successful in Crossfit is choosing to make lasting positive changes for your body.
This year, I decided to be brave and try this whole Crossfit fad that everyone seems to be really involved in. My roommate is a die hard
Crossfitter, so I thought I would give it a shot and just go for it. I was
super intimidated, especially seeing people go all out. Needless to say, it was
pretty rough. I was still recovering when I decided to go the second day.
Although it was tough, I enjoyed it. I loved the group atmosphere, and I
enjoyed having a coach to push me to do better than before. I would highly
suggest someone who is curious about the different workouts actually go and
take advantage of the one free class that Koda offers newcomers. Here are some tips on how to do Crossfit
right the first time:
At times the workout can get pretty tough, but I’ve learned that you have to give it your all. You need to finish out all of your sets and do your best to keep going until the time runs out. Don’t take the easy way out. Don’t use the lightest weights you can find, or not finish. Do what’s comfortable, but don’t get too comfortable. You get as much out of it as you put in. If you’re not going to put in 110%, then there’s no point in going at all.
2. Take the water breaks.
Hydration is so very important in general, but it’s about a million times more important when you’re doing intense workouts like Crossfit. You sweat a lot and you have to keep yourself from becoming dehydrated. Take the two minutes in between workouts to actually drink water, and don’t let yourself get dehydrated. It only makes the workout more tough.
3. Don’t be afraid to fail and/or take it slow.
Crossfit is tough. I’m pretty much sore from one workout to the next. It can be super intimidating when you see people squatting with multiple 45 pound weights, and you’re sitting there with the bar plus five pounds on each side. You can only do what your body can handle, and if it’s not a lot it’s okay. You’ll slowly build your way up. Don’t feel like you have to try to catch up with the veterans during your first few weeks.
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