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How to Get the Most Out of Your CrossFit Session

By March 31, 2020April 9th, 2020No Comments

CrossFit in Pittsburgh: How to Get the Most Out of Your CrossFit Session

So, you’ve taken that all-important first step to improve your fitness, lose weight, tone up and feel great. You’re buzzing with excitement and motivation and can’t wait to start your first CrossFit session. Those results you’ve had in your sights for months and possibly even years are finally going to happen. Whether you are just getting started on your CrossFit journey or picking up where you left off, we offer CrossFit in Pittsburgh that will get you where you want to be.

Motivation, excitement and willpower are all amazing qualities to have when transforming your lifestyle and body but to really get the most out of your sessions, you need a little structure. Let’s take you through some tips so that you not only get the best out of your sessions but that you show up, get the best results and most importantly, enjoy yourself.

Show Up Every Week

When it comes to getting the best results from your workouts, consistency is everything. We advise attending a CrossFit class 2-5 times a week, EVERY week. You’ll need to take a little time off to recover. Remember, your fitness levels will improve in direct correlation with how many times you show up and how you look after your body in between sessions.

Eat Well

You’ve no doubt heard the old saying, “garbage in, garbage out” and it is true! Think back to the last time you grabbed some fast food or had a heavy meal. You felt wiped out, sluggish and in need of a nap, right? Well, when you eat a clean diet, high in protein and virtually free from processed foods like sugar and chemicals, you feel so much better. We can give you advice and guidance on the best diet to accompany your CrossFit training.

Mobility is Key

When you have poor mobility, it can lead to poor posture and technique. This may mean that the muscles you use to apply force during a workout may not provide optimum performance. By focusing on improving your positioning and technique, you will get the best out of every workout. Remember, we are on hand to give you advice and ensure that you get the best results so if something doesn’t feel right, ask us.

Try Not to Overtrain

You really don’t need to be training every day to get the best results. If you’re attending CrossFit Pittsburgh classes several times a week, chasing after the kids, mowing the grass, and cycling to and from work, you’re not giving your body a chance to recover. Muscle recovery is key to muscle gain and performance. 

Take It Slow With Strength Training

When you first start strength training, you’ll usually experience fast and linear progress. However, these big gains can lull you into a false sense of security and you might expect it to continue that way. The truth is that for most people, these gains will start to slow down. Don’t be tempted to keep loading the bar with more weight. Listen to your coach, follow the percentages they give you and enjoy consistent smaller gains.

Keep Everything Balanced

The first rule of CrossFit is don’t obsess over CrossFit. Actually, we should have included this further up the list, but it’s an important one to end on, too. You don’t need to go crazy to get crazy results. Simply by setting aside a reasonable amount of time each week to train, recover, perfect your positioning and technique and follow a healthy lifestyle is enough.

Ready to find out where CrossFit could take you? Speak to the team at Industrial Athletics today to get started on your journey. Find out why we are one of the leading CrossFit gyms in Pittsburgh today.