Crossfit is a somewhat unique
fitness program that aims at exercising the body in its entirety. Unlike many
other workout programs that are designed to exercise a particular part of the
body, crossfit is designed to comprehensively touch every part of the body.
While different crossfit studios might have their own way of explaining
crossfit, the basic objective remains unchanged across board.
The basic goals of the crossfit
program are ten some of which include balance, stamina, speed, respiratory
endurance, and power. It is therefore not surprising that the workouts in the
program are usually intense and fast.
The body system changes as we
grow and once you are fifty, it is certain that you are unable to do many of
the activities you did when you were younger. The benefits of the crossfit
program especially for older citizens are not far-fetched. Staying fit is very
important. It is important in order to ensure that you remain healthy and the
body is able to fight the common lethal diseases that tend to affect old
people. It is also important to stay fit in order to be happy, and have the
energy and strength for daily activities.
If there is a workout program
that can be said to be all-encompassing, it is the Crossfit workout program. This
is so as it helps with strength training and with study having it that strength
training is extremely beneficial to older adults especially those with health
issues, there is no doubt in the importance of crossfit for older citizens
especially women over 50.
While the importance and benefits
of strength training and crossfit for women is known, many women fail to fully
benefit from the advantages of crossfit. The tips mentioned below are some of
what women over 50 should keep in mind as they engage in the crossfit workout.
Warm up
Many people and women in
particularly fail to warm up before starting their workout and for those that do;
they do it fast and are not usually thorough. It is important that you warm up
and you do it slowly and in a thorough manner to ensure that your joints and
every other body part is ready for the workout.
For those that go to gyms that
have a relatively short period for warming up, it is best to get to the gym at
least 10 minutes before the regular warm up commences.
Learn about Crossfit
This tip definitely sounds weird
but it is important that you learn crossfit and continue learning it. This is
so as many of the movement require some technicalities and merely copying your
neighbor might lead you to getting hurt. It is therefore important that even
after 50, you continue being a student of crossfit.
Keep track of your progress
This is important in order to
know how bad or good you are doing and to keep you motivated. Many women tend
to lift less than the weight prescribed and keeping track of your weights would
help in determining an optimum level of output for you.
Start slowly
Slow and steady is the important phrase here especially for beginners. If it is your first attempt of “crossfitting” or it has been a while since you did it, it is advised that you make it three workouts weekly and avoid doing two days consecutively. You however want to remain active even on your off days but of course not in the gym.
Stay hydrated
This tip is not only applicable
to crossfit, it is a general tip that every sportsman should adhere to.
The five tips mentioned above
will significantly help every woman as you do the crossfit workout program. Do
not forget to consult your doctor and give your body the rest it deserves.
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