Crossfit Endurance Tips

By: Elizabeth Stewart

Break Studios Contributing Writer

CrossFit endurance tips are helpful in maximizing your strength and conditioning workouts while minimizing injuries. CrossFit is a cross-training program designed by Greg and Lauren Glassman in the 1990s and has gained popularity with athletes, police academies, martial artists and civilians who simply want to get and stay fit. CrossFit covers endurance, stamina, strength and speed, and the training includes weights, gymnastics and sprints.

  1. Set Goals. This is the first thing you want to identify in your CrossFit endurance program. Ask yourself what your goals are, whether it is to lose weight, build muscle mass, have more energy, or improve your athletic performance. 
  2. Get a Physical If Needed. If you are unsure about your fitness level, it is advisable that you see your doctor to evaluate your current health. This will guide your CrossFit regimen so you do not overexert yourself.
  3. Your Body is Not the Enemy. Listen to it! People sometimes ignore what their body is telling them, resulting into injuries and even death. If you notice constant exhaustion or your endurance level dropping, then chance are you are overtraining. The next best step is to take some time off to rest and recuperate. You will be surprised how much more you can achieve once your body heals. 
  4. Be Smart with Time. Whether you have thirty minutes or one hour, your CrossFit endurance program at that time must hit the target areas you want to strengthen.
  5. A Good Diet is Important. People wanting to lose weight or build maximum endurance sometimes ignore the basic human need to eat. Don’t. A proper healthy meal that includes lean mean, vegetables and fruits will give you the energy you need to reach your goals and maximize performance in your CrossFit endurance training.
  6. Drink Lots of Liquids. Hydration is an important lesson that athletes know about. CrossFit endurance training will make you sweat and you must replace those electrolytes by drinking lots of water or sports drinks with the necessary nutrients.
  7. Recuperate. After some intense CrossFit training, your body will need to heal. A three days on, one day off method is helpful. Take the fourth day off so your body can rest and then you will be able to return to your CrossFit program rejuvenated.
  8. Track Your Program. Keep a logbook of your training program. Monitoring your CrossFit training will
  9. Challenge Yourself. Never rest on your laurels. Once you feel that your training has flattened, try other workouts or increase the duration. However, you must also be careful to not push yourself to an extent resulting in injury.
  10. Meditate. The body and mind must be in alignment for a totally healthy lifestyle. It will be best to use those off days from CrossFit endurance training for you to spend a few hours meditating to calm your mind. A few minutes a day will also be sufficient and will complement your training.
Posted on: Mar. 30, 2011