5 Crossfit Workouts to Try This Week

Happy Friday, friends! It seems like you all enjoyed the first post David did for the blog, so he’s back for part 2 of his Crossfit posts. As long as this goes over well, it looks like we might see him on the blog more often.   Honestly, looking at these Crossfit workouts doesn’t seem SO bad, but then again..I haven’t tried them yet!

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5 Crossfit Workouts to Try This Week

CrossFit training can help you get into the best shape of your life. Therefore, whether you are a beginner trainee or already in a phenomenal shape, here are five Crossfit workouts to give you a taste of this awesome fitness regime. The workouts tend to vary in length and intensity, but please feel free to scale them (up or down) to your own fitness level and goals. Nothing is written on stone here.

Note: Please, before you check out these workouts, make sure to read my previous post: CrossFit training – A Brief Introduction. This article will provide you with everything you need to know before you make the decision to sign up for a CrossFit class.

1. The Cindy

The Cindy is of my favorite “beginner” CrossFit workout. This WOD is simple and straightforward. You do a circuit of standard bodyweight exercises that can be done anywhere. All you need is your body and a pull-up bar.

For 20 minutes do as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) of the following:

· 5 Pull-ups

· 10 Pushups

· 15 Air squats (basic squat with no weight).

Make sure to take no (or little) rest between each round. After the 20-minute runs out, record your numbers and try to beat them the next time.

If this is really too much for you then try this beginner’s variation:

20-minute AMRAP of:

· 3 Pull-ups

· 7 Push-ups

· 10 Air Squats .

2. The Helen

The Helen is of the standard benchmarking WODS in the CrossFit world. Why? Because this WOD is a great opportunity to gauge your progress (or lack thereof) at your sport. The Helen will test your speed, strength and stamina in the shortest time possible. So don’t go as fast as you can on the first round; otherwise you will end up exhausting yourself.

As fast as humanly possible, perform three rounds of the following:

· 400 meter run

· 21 American kettlebell swings

· 12 Pull-ups

After completing the three rounds, record you timing and try to beat it the next time.

3. The Barbara

This WOD is simple and convenient so it’s ideal for beginners trying to get a taste of what CrossFit is all about.

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