[Music] [Applause] CrossFit love it or hate it you've probably heard some wild things about it some say it's only for hardcore athletes others think it's a straightup injury Factory but today we're busting the 10 biggest lies about CrossFit and trust me some of these might shock you let's go CrossFit is only about competition nope while the CrossFit Games showcase Elite athletes competing at insane levels that's just one side of it most people who do CrossFit are just everyday folks looking to get fitter stronger and healthier in your local CrossFit box that's what we call the
gym it's all about personal progress not beating the person next to you and hey if competition fuels your fire there are plenty of local and online competitions you can jump into but if you're just there to break a sweat and have fun that's totally cool too I'm not fit enough to start CrossFit this is one of the biggest myths that keeps people from even trying the truth is you don't need to be in shape to start CrossFit is designed to get you in shape every single workout is scalable meaning it can be adjusted to your
Fitness level can't do a pull up no problem there are plenty of modified versions never touched a barbell before you'll start with the basics CrossFit is about progress not Perfection and the best way to get fit enough for it is to start CrossFit makes women bulky ladies let's bust this one once and for all lifting weights doesn't automatically make you bulky building big muscles takes years of targeted training a high calorie diet and a whole lot of effort what CrossFit actually does it helps women get stronger leaner and more confident plus strength training boosts metabolism
improves bone density and helps with fat loss so if anything CrossFit will help you sculpt and athletic tone physique not turn you into the Hulk overnight CrossFit makes men small uh have you seen male CrossFit athletes they're some of the strongest fittest and most well-rounded athletes on the planet CrossFit isn't bodybuilding so if your goal is to get massive like a bodybuilder you'd need a different training approach but if you're looking to build real world strength endrance and an athletic physique CrossFit is one of the best ways to do it CrossFit is not for older
folks think you're too old for CrossFit think again there are athletes in their 60s 7s and even 80s crushing workouts daily CrossFit is for every age and fitness level in fact many gyms have dedicated Master's divisions designed specifically for older athletes it's all about staying active mobile and and strong for life so don't let age hold you back I have to train full-time to see results nope you don't need to live in the gym to make progress even training three different times a week can lead to huge improvements in strength endurance and overall Fitness the
key is consistency crossfit's high-intensity workouts are designed to be efficient meaning you get maximum results in less time so whether you train a few times a week or go all in you'll still see results my gym does do CrossFit with over 15,000 CrossFit Affiliates worldwide chances are there's a box near you but even if there's not you can still do CrossFit style workouts at home or at a regular gym all you need is a mix of body weight exercises functional movements and high-intensity training plenty of online programs and apps offer CrossFit style workouts you can
do anywhere so no excuses crossfitters don't care about form this one's a big miscon exception proper form is everything in CrossFit yes you'll see videos online of people with questionable technique but in any legit CrossFit gym coaches prioritize safe movement patterns every workout begins with a warm-up and skill work to ensure you're lifting correctly plus movements are scalable so you'll always be working at a level that's safe for you if you do CrossFit you can't do other workouts CrossFit is actually designed to complement other sports and activities ities it improves strength Mobility endurance and overall
athleticism making it a great training tool for athletes and all kinds of sports Runners swimmers cyclists martial artists and even football players use CrossFit to enhance their performance it's not an either or situation you can mix it with whatever else you love CrossFit is dangerous is CrossFit dangerous not if you do it right just like any sport or Training Method injuries can happen if you don't use proper technique overdo it or ignore your body's limits but in a well-run CrossFit gym coaches emphasize safe movement smart scaling and injury prevention the key is listening to your
body following good programming and working with knowledgeable coaches so did any of these myths surprise you have you heard other crazy CrossFit misconceptions let me know in the comments and if you enjoyed this video don't forget to hit that Li ke button Subs subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new upload see you next time stay strong stay fit and keep crushing it [Music]
