You too could raise a 17-year-old who can clean-and-jerk 275 pounds.
The controversy surrounding CrossFit’s exercise philosophy and the brand’s serious culture problems are even more pressing when you take into account the CrossFit Kids program, which has been a part of the company since 2006. The aim of the program is to provide “a physically and psychologically fun and safe space for kids to socialize while supporting a healthier lifestyle,” Nick Pappas, a CrossFit Kids seminar trainer , said in an email.
Because it was my first serious encounter with exercise, CrossFit has shaped the way I approach fitness. In an effort to better understand how, I decided to read the 154-pageThe training guide, a CrossFit Kids bible of sorts, first came out in 2011 and is now on its fourth edition. It’s paired with the
, a 269-page resource full of sample workouts and games. This is important because, while trainers have some flexibility, CrossFit generally follows a clear, top-down structure—it’s not like, say, your local yoga studio, where instructors design their own routines.The guide starts by walking through the fundamental logic behind CrossFit: Our ancestors ate varied, unprocessed foods and were constantly moving, whereas we eat Cheetos and sit behind a screen all day.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
14-Year-Old Sentenced to 26 Years for Shooting, Killing Man at Fort Worth Grocery StoreA 14-year-old has been sentenced to 26 years for shooting and killing a man outside of a Fort Worth grocery store last summer.
Read more »
Michigan man charged with attempting to meet detective posing as girl under 15-years-oldA Michigan man was arrested in Chicago after attempting to meet a detective who posed as an underaged girl for a sexual relationship.
Read more »
Twin sisters turn 99-years-old in Gulf CountyThe community came together to celebrate a set of twins' 99th birthday in Gulf County. 🎂
Read more »
NJ Restaurant Banning Children Younger Than 10 Years Old From Dining ThereA popular restaurant in New Jersey has implemented a new rule: No kids are allowed. And the decision has gotten people fired up, on both sides of the debate.
Read more »
14-year-old arrested for attempted murder in shooting of 12-year-old Brooklyn boyA 14-year-old boy is now charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Brownsville.
Read more »