Crossfit is a physical exercise and a competitive fitness sport that originated in Santa Cruz, California.  It is pretty intense, incorporating elements of Olympic training, gymnastics, plyometrics, and calisthenics among others. It also involves a lot of equipment, ranging from dumbbells, ropes, rowing machines, and the like.

Crossfit gained international attention among fitness buffs and athletes for its rigorous programmes and over-the-top results. Because of its intensity, it also sparked a number of controversies, from being unsafe to being a miscalculated type of fitness.

Since the 2000’s, the program has evolved. When done with proper training, it does produce marvelous results for the body. Here are some health benefits you may be able to gain from crossfit:

Better Joint Mobility
Mastering the proper way of lifting weights gives you flexibility to move your body in other angles you never thought you would. With proper training, one would be able to maximise his mobility and its limitations. This decreases the risk of injury in everyday life.

Increased Endurance
Since Crossfit’s design is short but intense and fast-paced, you potentially are able to see your full and maximal strength. When your body gets used to this, you would be able to handle other activities and workouts with ease, which is very ideal for toning.

Improved Heart Health
During an intense workout, a lot of oxygen is pumped, which is very healthy for the heart. Heart rate is tripled after a good crossfit session.

Improved Overall Health
There reason why the program is pretty intense is because it hits 10 important aspects or goals of fitness being. These are accuracy, agility,balance, stamina,coordination, endurance, flexibility,power, speed,   and strength. Each activity, from lifting to roping, is designed for a particular aspect to work on.

Crossfit, however, is not for everyone. While the proven results are great, this activity requires physical and personal assessment before getting into the program because if not done right, it can cause problems and possible injuries. Nevertheless, it continues to evolve into a modern way of getting fit and healthy.