CrossFit equips you with the skills to be ready for the unknown and the unknowable. Which is basically everything that life throws at you. In more practical and physical terms though, being prepared for the unknown and the unknowable means making your body, and your mind, the strongest version of themselves. CrossFit does that. CrossFit 3D applies the science of CrossFit to every single WOD (workout of the day) every single day, elevating our member’s Manchester workout experience to something they can’t find elsewhere. Fancy jumping on the CrossFit 3D train? Get comfy and let us explain how the science of CrossFit could elevate your Manchester workout experience too.
Constantly Varied At CrossFit Manchester
You’ll hear this a lot. Constantly varied is the main principle behind CrossFit and at CrossFit 3D we adhere to it because we know it works. We’ve watched countless member’s transform their fitness by following our programs. Constantly varied doesn’t mean random by the way; it’s a hard and fast methodology that means the movement patterns, time domains and stimulus you’re exposed to are ever changing. The rationale here is that by provoking different muscle groups and energy systems CrossFit trains every part of the body to be better.
The science of CrossFit isn’t science as we know it, there’s no graphs or lab tests. It’s simply a tried and tested formula that has reaped rewards for thousands of people. You can’t argue with the masses, and we definitely wouldn’t argue with the 3D members; CrossFit Manchester has a whole different swagger.
The Semi-Science Of CrossFit
So, if there’s no real scientific research, how exactly will CrossFit 3D elevate your workout in Manchester? Through a dedicated program that incorporates all of the principles of CrossFit, plus a community that keeps you accountable, and real measurable results that come from more than some scales and a mirror selfie. Let us elaborate:
The Principles of CrossFit
There are several key principles behind the science of CrossFit. They are all as important as each other, without one of them the house of cards won’t stack. These principles are:
- Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance
- Stamina
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Power
- Speed
- Coordination
- Agility
- Balance
- Accuracy
At CrossFit 3D we combine a range of movements, including cardio like running or rowing, weight lifting, and gymnastics. Within each of these modalities, you’ll find multiple variations, challenging every bit of your body, from your lungs to your heart, and your quads to your traps (don’t worry you’ll get used to all the lingo). No organ or body part is left behind ergo every single bit of you gets fitter.
Intensity
Numerous studies have shown the benefits of high intensity training. At CrossFit 3D you will get sweaty (ah so that’s why CrossFitters hardly wear any clothes). You will look around the gym floor, catch a glance with your mates and wonder why you’re doing this to yourself. Then you’ll finish the WOD, feel amazing and come back again in a day or two. Trust us. Putting stress on the body in this way forces it to adapt. It also increases metabolic burn so you’re burning more fat even when you’re sedentary. If you really do want to elevate your workout, you’re going to have to re-evaluate what you think you can do, and then push yourself past it.
Community
You’ll see this word a lot on our website. Community might seem irrelevant to the science of CrossFit, but it could actually be one of the most important elements. Group exercise creates a culture of support and camaraderie, and this is even truer for CrossFit (Manchester CrossFitters deserve a special mention here obviously). The energy inside a CrossFit gym is palpable; you won’t find that kind of motivation anywhere else. This group dynamic and the genuine friendships you form are top of the list of what makes you come back again and again. You’ll transform your workout, your serotonin levels and your social life.
Results
The results you see from CrossFit are very very real. Your body will change, and likely your mindset, and you may well see a different number on the scales. That’s not how CrossFit elevates your workout though. When you start CrossFit you can track the weights you lift, the bands you use for pull ups and the range of motion you can complete. For the first few weeks, you might manage a few box step ups, then you’ll find yourself doing full box jumps, until one day you’ve completed a max height box jump that seemed completely impossible on day one.
The ability to see exactly how far you’ve come through real, measurable skills is where you start to see the science of CrossFit for yourself. Lifting 25kgs then 30kgs and then, one day 60kgs, is a smack-in-the-face way to see that CrossFit really works. You can’t argue with progress.
Elevate Your Manchester Workout With CrossFit 3D
Now that you understand the science of CrossFit and why CrossFit Manchester is undeniably the best place to get gritty, come and give it a go. CrossFit 3D is made up of top tier trainers who program workouts and classes that are challenging, measurable and fun (in a kind of sado-masochistic way). We adhere to all of the principles of CrossFit but also get to know our members so that we can deliver WODs that work for everyone.
Try us now and see for yourself how CrossFit will take your workout up several notches.
