What is CrossFit? CrossFit workouts consist of constantly varied, functional movements that deliver a fitness that is broad, inclusive, general and scalable for any participant at any level.
What does this mean? This means that, for the most part, no two workouts are the same, so students never get bored and the novelty of each workout keeps them excited about participating. The functional movements involve exercises that are fundamental to all things that individuals need to do when they are active—pull, push, run, throw, climb, lift and jump. All of the movements are taught safely and effectively under the close supervision of thoroughly trained CrossFit trainers. Our workouts will increase physical competence in 10 fitness domains: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. With workouts that are scalable, CrossFit can equally benefit a less-active person or an accomplished athlete by tailoring workouts so that each participant is challenged just enough to deliver measurable results and personal athletic progress. Desired Outcomes:
Skill development CrossFit develops broad, general and inclusive fitness. The program prepares students for any physical contingency. Looking at all sport and physical tasks collectively, CrossFit is designed to enhance universal motor recruitment patterns. Building on functional movements, physical skills and adaptations, our program is intended to give all participants a performance advantage in any physical challenge of their choosing. CrossFit’s specialty is not specializing.
Regular, healthful physical activity CrossFit athletes are trained to perform successfully at multiple, diverse and randomized physical challenges. CrossFit maximizes neuroendocrine response, developing power, cross-training with multiple modalities, focusing on functional movements and developing successful diet strategies. Improved physical fitness CrossFit is a core strength-and-conditioning program. The program is designed to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible. CrossFit programming is intended to optimize physical competence in each of the 10 recognized fitness domains mentioned above.
Support for other subject areas CrossFit at our school is committed to developing the whole student. Its methodology provides opportunities for cross-curricular education. Examples include the following: -Science as it relates to levers, force, distance, time and power input. - Math support using percentages, averaging, addition and metric-to-standard measurements. - Health education in its support for healthy body image and provision of nutrition and exercise knowledge. - Language arts as students are encouraged to keep journals and track progress of individualized goals.
In addition, studies have proven the direct correlation between physical activity and higher academic test scores, improved classroom behaviors and reduced classroom disruptions.
Self-discipline CrossFit begins with the introduction of basic functional movements with the focus on mastery of skill development. This process encourages the student to set goals and be disciplined in the areas of self-scaling, equipment and movement safety; body awareness; and individualized programming. Stress reduction The endorphins produced by the brain during physical activity inherently reduce stress and anxiety levels. Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) also increases coping skills, emotional stability and self-esteem. Strengthened peer relations Students are expected to encourage and support their peers in the pursuit of attaining individual goals. The expectation is that peers will celebrate the success of their classmates as well as support each other by partnering, strategizing and ensuring overall safety. Improved self-confidence and self-esteem CrossFit students quickly realize they are capable of more than they thought possible. They are motivated by their fitness gains, which often occur daily, and they leave the fitness experience feeling good about their accomplishments. In the CrossFit environment, individuals are celebrated on the basis of their effort regardless of where they fall on the fitness continuum. Experiencing goal setting CrossFit employs the S.M.A.R.T acronym in supporting students to set short- and long-term goals in regard to their fitness. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely is the rubric that is used in their fitness journals to determine monthly, weekly and even daily targets that empower them to move toward their long-term fitness goals. Daily, students log their fitness pursuits, track their own gains and celebrate their successes.