How often should I do CrossFit as a beginner?

CrossFit is an intense and challenging workout program that can help you reach your fitness goals. It is important to understand how often you should be doing CrossFit as a beginner in order to maximize your results and avoid injury. In this blog post, we will discuss the recommended frequency of CrossFit for beginners, the benefits of CrossFit, and tips for getting the most out of your workouts. 

What is the Recommended Frequency for Beginners? 

According to Coach John, the recommended frequency for beginners is three times per week. This allows your body time to rest and recover between workouts while still providing enough intensity to challenge your muscles and help you reach your goals. If you are new to CrossFit, it is important to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts over time. It is also important to listen to your body and take rest days when needed. Doing too much too soon is not a good way to build routine and set yourself up for the long run. 

The Benefits of CrossFit 

CrossFit offers numerous benefits for those who are looking to improve their overall fitness level. It combines strength, speed, cardio, stamina, flexibility, power, accuracy, balance, coordination, and agility into one comprehensive workout program that can help you build muscle, burn fat, increase endurance, and improve coordination. Additionally, it can help improve mental clarity and reduce stress levels due to its focus on mindfulness during exercise. This may seem like a lot but it is all compressed into a 60-minute class for all ages. The coaches are here to modifty the workout to suit you and your progress specifically. So if you are 25 years old or 70 years old, we are going to achieve what your individual needs are. 

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workouts 

When it comes to getting the most out of your CrossFit workouts as a beginner, there are a few key tips that you should keep in mind: 

-Focus on form: Proper form is essential in order to get the most out of each exercise while avoiding injury. Make sure that you are focusing on proper form throughout each exercise and listening to your coach so that you can maximize results while doing it in a safe and efficient manner.  

-Scale exercises: As a beginner, it may be difficult or even impossible to complete some exercises at full intensity right away. That’s why it’s important to scale exercises according to your current fitness level in order to get the most out of each workout without overdoing it. Your coach in class is here to help with this and will get you set up for success, and remember, ask the questions if you have them! 

-Set realistic goals: Setting realistic goals will help keep you motivated throughout your journey with CrossFit by giving you something tangible that you can work towards achieving. Make sure that these goals are achievable within a reasonable timeframe so that they remain motivating rather than discouraging when progress isn’t immediate or consistent. We like to sit down and do quarterly goal review meetings at CrossFit Ares. This allows our members to focus on small things in the near future, rather than big goals in the distance. It helps stay consistent, committed and allows you to celebrate the small wins along the journey. 

-Stay consistent: Consistency is key when it comes to achieving results with any type of workout program or lifestyle change. Make sure that you are sticking with your routine even on days when motivation may be low in order to see lasting results from all of your hard work!  Just show up and we will take care of the rest! 

Conclusion 

CrossFit can be an incredibly effective way for beginners looking to improve their overall fitness level if done correctly and consistently. The recommended frequency for beginners is three times per week with proper form being essential in order maximize results and built a proper foundation of movement that will last a lifetime. Additionally, setting realistic goals and staying consistent will help ensure lasting results from all of your hard work!