Show Cross fit getting in shape Jenna Neilson Contributing Writer Sore muscles strange bruises and throwing up have never been so rewarding These ailments are just a few of the many hurdles that are faced with on a daily basis is a franchised gym that is popping up all over over the world and is rapidly gaining in popularity It combines the elements of circuit training and constant change with the encouragement and guidance of personal trainers also feeds on the competitive nature of humans by pitting gym-goers gym against one another for the best time and score Each franchise is run by certified trainers who assist members every step of the way They teach proper form fonn for lifting weights and other workout activities Additionally they provide encouragement and drive When completing a workout seems impossible they act as cheerleaders and push members to finish One of the precepts reflects this attitude of pushing on until the breaking point If I can run I run If I have to walk J 1 walk When I Iam Iam Iam am forced to crawl crawl I 1 crawl workouts are specifically designed to keep athletes from hitting a plateau An article at the online personal training service provider Workouts For You states Once the body practices the same activity repeatedly it grows more proficient at performing those moves That means it requires less energy and therefore also bums burns less calories Each workout of the day or WOD is a grueling workout particularly designed to keep the body from reaching a plateau The WOOs arc are the same for every member but the workload and intensity are scaled for fora a persons person's individual needs and abilities The WOOs are offered at various times throughout the day and members come to compete with other as well as with their previous scores One example of a WOD WOO is the Challenge so named because it is based on the training done by the actors who played the Spartans in the movie The wor workout out is as follows 25 pull ups 50 50 pushups 50 box jumps 50 floor wipers 50 dumbell clean and presses ro Continued on Continued from Al Aland Aland and 25 more pull upS Completing this workout takes between 10 and 35 minutes depending on the person and depending on whether or not the pers person n actually finishes and attempts to cater to each persons person's particular needs According to the workout program is by design broad general and inclusive one of the local franchises has members of all ages shapes and sizes One local member has lost over 30 pounds doing this year and his pregnant wife has lost 16 pounds Another member perfected her first push up at the age of 52 Many Cross fitters results are staggering and are noticeable after just one week If their experiences are any indication appears to be he a great way to get in shape for those that need an extra push to get them going Unguided or under- under informed gym-goers gym may tend to work the same muscles and use the same amount of weight every time they workout which is what makes the body plateau According to health and fitness Web site The secret to breaking through a plateau is to change how you perform your workout Understanding this principle is key to maintaining a good fitness routine whether exercising at the facilities at or another gym of choice To learn more about the local franchise check out their Web site at |