I grew up having my brother as a role model. I strived to be just like him. A part of this goal, involved the desire to be physically stronger.
Earlier this year I started doing CrossFit and not only have I gotten stronger, but I have gained balance, a sense of community, and a perspective for the hardships we face.
CrossFit is a fitness regime created by Greg Glassman. It is a facet of my life that I have fallen in love with and would recommend to others.
CrossFit adds balance and consistency to my fitness routine, as it is an intricate combination of Olympic weightlifting, plyometric, calisthenics, powerlifting and gymnastics, these movements build not only strength but endurance. Each day is a new challenge and an amazement of how much our human bodies are capable of. This variability also keeps partakers from falling into the pitfall of decision fatigue. …show more content…
Decision fatigue is a psychological term that embodies the detrition of the quality of our decisions after a period of time. Many notable individuals such as Former President Barak Obama, Mark Zuckerberg—founder of Facebook, and inventor Steve Jobs, all have been known to have chosen a few key everyday outfits to reduce the decisions they make in a day.
As I walk through the doors of my gym, I have one less decision to make for the day; and, due to this the time and effort invested is more results based then a guessing game. Additionally, CrossFit is known for their community feel and support. It is a leading factor to the success of the individual as the encouragement and recognition one receives holds one accountable and appreciated.
A misconception about CrossFit is that all CrossFit goers are in their optimal shapes. The fact is, it is in actuality it is a community filled with people from different walks of life, all different fitness levels, but all working towards a common
Earlier this year I started doing CrossFit and not only have I gotten stronger, but I have gained balance, a sense of community, and a perspective for the hardships we face.
CrossFit is a fitness regime created by Greg Glassman. It is a facet of my life that I have fallen in love with and would recommend to others.
CrossFit adds balance and consistency to my fitness routine, as it is an intricate combination of Olympic weightlifting, plyometric, calisthenics, powerlifting and gymnastics, these movements build not only strength but endurance. Each day is a new challenge and an amazement of how much our human bodies are capable of. This variability also keeps partakers from falling into the pitfall of decision fatigue. …show more content…
Decision fatigue is a psychological term that embodies the detrition of the quality of our decisions after a period of time. Many notable individuals such as Former President Barak Obama, Mark Zuckerberg—founder of Facebook, and inventor Steve Jobs, all have been known to have chosen a few key everyday outfits to reduce the decisions they make in a day.
As I walk through the doors of my gym, I have one less decision to make for the day; and, due to this the time and effort invested is more results based then a guessing game. Additionally, CrossFit is known for their community feel and support. It is a leading factor to the success of the individual as the encouragement and recognition one receives holds one accountable and appreciated.
A misconception about CrossFit is that all CrossFit goers are in their optimal shapes. The fact is, it is in actuality it is a community filled with people from different walks of life, all different fitness levels, but all working towards a common