CrossFit

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CrossFit

CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic exercise, gymnastics (body weight exercises), and Olympic weight lifting.

An Overview of CrossFit

CrossFit is promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and also as a competitive fitness sport and incorporate elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman, among others.

The sport side of CrossFit involves an annual CrossFit games. Athletes at the Games compete in workouts they learn about only hours beforehand, sometimes including surprise elements that are not part of the typical CrossFit regimen.

Adaptations and Equipment

CrossFit gyms use equipment from multiple disciplines, including barbells, dumbbells, gymnastics rings, pull-up bars, jump ropes, kettlebells, medicine balls, plyometric boxes, resistance bands, rowers, and various mats.

Facts

  • Founded by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000

Find CrossFit Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.
Peepul Enterprise

Peepul Enterprise

Peepul Enterprise is home to Peepul Gym and Spa, who house a variety of classes for all.
With Mixed and Women Gyms, An Aqua Spa, Physio Therapy, Hollistics and Personal Trainers to suite your needs.

Andrew Hill Personal Training

Andrew Hill Personal Training

Personalised fitness coaching service specialising in nutrition and weight management. 

Active Leicester

Active Leicester

Active Leicester encompasses all sports in the city.

Athletics

Highcliffe Primary School

Primary school based in Birstall, Leicestershire

Boxercise

Body Development Centre

Body Development Centre was founded by Simon Long (BSc, MSc) in 2005, and since then has helped 1000s of clients not only lose weight and get fit, but sustain their chance for life, using a combined focus on exercise, nutrition and behavioural psychology.

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

Primary school with 216 pupils aged 4-11

North West Leicestershire Health & Wellbeing Team

North West Leicestershire Health & Wellbeing Team

The purpose of The North West Leicestershire Physical Activity team is to improve the health of residents by increasing physical activity opportunities.

Gymnastics

Cross Panic

CrossFit Panic is a gym that offers group fitness classes for all abilities. We have a strong, friendly community all sharing the goals of improving fitness and becoming healthier.

Active Rutland

Active Rutland

Rutland Local Sport Alliance (LSA) commonly known as Active Rutland acts as a key group in enabling key partners in sport, active recreation, health and physical activity in Rutland

Fit 4 Life Personal Training

Fit 4 Life Personal Training

Fit 4 Life operates in North West Leicestershire offering a range of professional Personal Training services and group training.

Healthidays

Healthidays

weight loss & healthy lifestyle training - body analysis, Personal Development + fitness & nutrition plans, support resources that guide our people to success in reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and optimal levels of energy, fitness and health.

Artistic Gymnastics

Gymnastricks

A gym/acrobatic display based club