Paralettes are portable parallel bars that stand at a height of about eight inches. They are used to add complexity to certain (already) difficult movements such as handstand push ups.

M– What advice would you give anyone wanting to start CrossFit but is either unsure or nervous? We get people all the time saying they need to get fit first or they could never do what we do? Any advice for those people? A Tabata Interval is a workout of 8 intervals that alternates 20 seconds of max rep work with 10 seconds of rest. The entire time adds up to 4 minutes and it is scored using the lowest interval rep count, so you have to try your best on each interval! Athletes jump on boxes of a specific height from a two-footed stationary stance. Just remember to jump on it not into itA competitor at the CrossFit Games. These are professional competitive athletes that are the best in the sport. A series of movements completed in a sequence. For example: 10 pull ups, 10 pushups, 10 air squats, 10 situps, 10 kettlebell swings & 10 muscleups. A Pistol squat is a single leg squat, meaning you have half as much support to lift the same amount of weight. Keep that knee pointed straight ahead! M – What is your why? Why do you put yourself through it each day? Do you have goals you want to achieve?

A MetCon is a Metabolic Conditioning workout. MetCons are typically shorter workouts but they are designed to elevate you to a very high heart rate in a short period of time. They are used to train for stamina and conditioning. P -During the week it’s usually 6pm with the odd 5pm class. I am fortunate enough to work across the road from the gym so when I finish work I can just drive across the road in time for the following classCrossFit is the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit Games are where the best CrossFitters in the world compete to become the World’s Fittest Man and Woman. The CrossFit Open is essentially a virtual version of the CrossFit Games. It allows users to register online and compete at local CrossFit boxes.