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William Richburg EDPE 232-01 Fall 2011

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History of Crossfit Founded by former high-school gymnast Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai Grew from 18 affiliated gyms in 2005 to approx 1,700 nationwide in 2010 Also has a division for children (Crossfit Kids)

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What is Crossfit? A Fitness Revolution Crossfit incorporates the 10 basic elements of fitness 1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Speed 4. Power 5. Accuracy 6. Stamina 7. Coordination 8. Flexibility 9. Strength 10. Cardio Taken the best of every sport, and combined them to make one super fitness program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkX GJ1M

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What is Crossfit cont. Weightlifting Sprinting Gymnastics Power lifting Kettle bell training Plyometrics Rowing Medicine ball training

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Why are people there? No repetition in the workouts Keeps things interesting To get in shape

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How does it make them feel? It made me feel great, always wanting to come back for more, and leaves me wanting to push harder the next time It makes me feel like a bad a** It made me feel good When I fight through the pain, I feel fantastic!

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How does it make me feel? Relieved (stress) Exhausted Better about myself

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How does the Crossfit fit within our society? Everyone wants to like the way they look and Crossfit is a different way to accomplish that Saves time rather than just going into the gym and working out randomly (longest workout is an hour) Get more out of Crossfit workout because it works your whole body

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Crossfit Games Fittest On Earth! Aired on ESPN and ESPN2 Sponsored by Reebok

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Sample Work Out of the Day (WOD) Barbara 20 pull-ups 30 push-ups 40 sit-ups 50 squats Complete 5 rounds for time -3 minute rest between rounds