What is a CrossFit Workout?

A peek inside Connecticut's CrossFit Norwalk gym facility will reveal a group of experienced

exercise enthusiasts and fitness beginners engaging in a variety of high-intensity

workouts. So what exactly is a CrossFit workout?

CrossFit was developed by a fitness guru named Greg Glassman, who believed in setting clear measures of an individual's

fitness. The ultimate goal is to increase the amount of physical work a participant can do

in any amount of time. Along the way, the regimen helps people lose weight, increase

stamina, and improve overall health and vitality.

Classes are relatively short, incorporating a variety of high-intensity exercises to keep things interesting. A single workout may include squatting, running, throwing, and

other functional movements in a short time span. CrossFit Norwalk tailors its workouts to individual ability, making the gym accessible

to people of all fitness levels. Participants include elite athletes seeking to gain an edge,

new moms trying to lose baby weight, and everyone in between.