If you've been watching some of my more resent workout videos, you will have noticed I have been doing more CrossFit style workouts lately. This is because I joined a CrossFit Gym a few months ago and it has really impacted how I now do my workouts.

This doesn't mean CrossFit is the only way to do a workout but I do have to say it is one of the most effective and efficient ways to get a great workout in the least amount of time with what I feel are the best results.

The nice thing about a CrossFit style workout is that it is completely scaleable, exercises can be substituted depending on your fitness level and what gear you have at your disposal. How many reps you do or weight you lift is also scaleable to your level so it does not matter how old or fit you are. You can start out with short, low rep workouts and then workup to longer harder workouts as your fitness level improves.

One thing to note about CrossFit workouts in general is that most of the exercises performed are compound based, which means they workout a bunch of muscles all at once as the goal is overall strength and endurance rather than perfect pecs or biceps ;) CrossFit programs are also heavy on the core muscle groups utilizing power-lifting moves that really engage the largest muscles in your body, this makes the biggest difference in terms of aiding your body to produce all the right hormones which build muscle and make you feel more energetic and healthy.

Many people feel CrossFit is a more of a culture or community, or way of life, much more than just working out!