Crossfit
The benefits of CrossFit and how it can be used to improve Scottish fitness
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Contents Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 Discussion 8 Pros 8 Cons 9 Future research 10 Assessment References 12
Introduction
Fitness in Scotland has firmly been linked to the lack of physical recreation rates on a daily and weekly basis (National Physical Activity Strategy, 2003-Present). This report will look at the pros and cons of using Sport fitness to gain fitness. Primarily looking at the world of CrossFit and its impact on health and fitness in other countries and how this can be implemented into Scottish society. Fitness will be defined and how fitness can be made more attainable through the use of CrossFit. CrossFit itself will be broken down from its establishment to the current rise of its now popularity over the world. It will be looked at how it has used its brand name to create a cult in fitness addicts and how this inspires others to get involved in fitness.
Scotland has a large amount of people who do not get involved in sport or physical recreation, with only 34% of adults taking part in any physical recreation (excluding walking) at least once per week (Sports participation in Scotland, 2007). Also notably with a high percentile of this being Male adults, with SportScotland stating that keep-fit and aerobics steadily declining over the past ten years with adults (Sports participation in Scotland, 2007).
Crossfit was seen to be a way in which short high intensity training sessions are able to deliver the same effects as hours spent in the gym trying to gain a good level of fitness. Through these workouts which have been created over the last ten years there is a plethora of ways in which to work on strength and endurance at the same time within an everyday working person’s schedule. With the rapid growth of CrossFit it also has become a sport in which people may compete, adding a fun aspect to this way of training and furthermore more
Banner ID: B00235033
Contents Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 Discussion 8 Pros 8 Cons 9 Future research 10 Assessment References 12
Introduction
Fitness in Scotland has firmly been linked to the lack of physical recreation rates on a daily and weekly basis (National Physical Activity Strategy, 2003-Present). This report will look at the pros and cons of using Sport fitness to gain fitness. Primarily looking at the world of CrossFit and its impact on health and fitness in other countries and how this can be implemented into Scottish society. Fitness will be defined and how fitness can be made more attainable through the use of CrossFit. CrossFit itself will be broken down from its establishment to the current rise of its now popularity over the world. It will be looked at how it has used its brand name to create a cult in fitness addicts and how this inspires others to get involved in fitness.
Scotland has a large amount of people who do not get involved in sport or physical recreation, with only 34% of adults taking part in any physical recreation (excluding walking) at least once per week (Sports participation in Scotland, 2007). Also notably with a high percentile of this being Male adults, with SportScotland stating that keep-fit and aerobics steadily declining over the past ten years with adults (Sports participation in Scotland, 2007).
Crossfit was seen to be a way in which short high intensity training sessions are able to deliver the same effects as hours spent in the gym trying to gain a good level of fitness. Through these workouts which have been created over the last ten years there is a plethora of ways in which to work on strength and endurance at the same time within an everyday working person’s schedule. With the rapid growth of CrossFit it also has become a sport in which people may compete, adding a fun aspect to this way of training and furthermore more
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