Physical Benefits – CrossFit is great for kids because of the wide variety of
disciplines it involves, from weightlifting to calisthenics to gymnastics.
Kid’s brains are like little sponges, itching to make neurological connections
and adaptations. These connections in the brain are made in response to
stimuli. The more kids can be exposed to when they are young, the more
connections and capacities they develop and retain for the rest of their lives.
Think of friends you have who did not play sports growing up, unless they have
consciously worked at it as an adult, they are probably still somewhat
uncoordinated. On the other hand, people you know who trained regularly in
athletics growing up have a capacity to take on new things still as adults and
display efficient and effective movement with their bodies. It’s always
best to consider working with crossfit personal trainers in the Tampa Bay area,
or where ever you may be, to achieve the level of fitness for you or your kids.
Emotional Benefits – CrossFit is similar to sports and martial arts in how it
can develop children on an emotional level. In my program we work with kids on
sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, listening skills, self-discipline and
manners. These are all skills, though not physical, that will help kids become
successful later in life. In addition, I see a noticeable difference in the
confidence level of children who have been doing CrossFit. As their bodies get
fitter and their abilities expand, children generally become more physically
active and less self-conscious in other athletic situations. I have also seen
children lose considerable amounts of weight, resulting in a major change in
body image and a big boost in self-esteem. This is especially important and
beneficial in the pre-teen years.
The truth is that the very same
methods that are used on the world’s greatest athletes to make them perform at
their best are the same methods that will help us attain the goals we just
stated above. There is no way that the majority of the people out there can lift
as much or as well, as an Olympic Athlete. That’s why they are called “Olympic
Caliber Athletes.” What we CAN do is to scale the exercises to ANYONE; from
kids to Grandparents- EVERYONE has a level at which they can perform with a Personal Trainer
Tampa.
We program the exercises to
challenge the best athlete at the gym; but that doesn’t mean that its set in
stone. You can adjust the weight or the number of reps down to your level at no
consequence and don’t worry; you won’t be the only one.
We help you set your own intensity
to accommodate any fitness or comfort level. The exercises don’t change, the
way you lift doesn’t change and the methodology doesn’t change. The weight,
reps and intensity, though, adapt to you. The CrossFit method can work for
anyone. Whether you see yourself in one of the categories below, or in a
category all your own, we are confident you will benefit from our workouts.
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