Fitness junkies battle it out
CrossFit is promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport.
Hero Adventure Park at Heia Safari Ranch in Muldersdrift recently hosted the first-ever male and female CrossFit competition.
The event that took place on 16 and 17 August saw 200 athletes entering; a great turnout according to the organisers.
Five individual fitness, power lifting and endurance events were held over two days, during which athletes had the opportunity to score points for their team or box, as it is known in CrossFit circles.
CrossFit is promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport.
Workouts incorporate elements from high-intensity interval training, olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman and other exercises.
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