So, yesterday in the pouring rain I made my way to a central London park to take part in Reeboks The Sport Of Fitness Has Arrived campaign to launch its new Cross Fit workouts and Boxes (Reeboks name for CrossFit gyms).
To really get an idea of what it's all about I did a WOD with the Reebok Ambassadors Jack Osbourne and Christine Bleakly in a timed CrossFit workout. The WOD consisted of 20 burpees, 15 sit-ups, 15 press-ups, 15 squats, 12 sit-ups, 12 press-ups, 12 squats, 9 sit-ups, 9 press-ups, 9 squats, then 20 more burpees. It took me around 7 minutes and I was really out of breath!
CrossFit is a shorter, more intense workout and you really feel like youve worked your whole body, Christine told me.
I dont particularly enjoy working out on my own, which is why CrossFit works perfectly for me, said Jack Osbourne. Theres lots of camaraderie and competiveness but when you work out as a team you really push and support each other to achieve your fullest potential.
But can short, sharp workouts really make a difference? Im going to be investigating the benefits of Cross Fit and will be putting it to the test, plus Im going to find out more about the Paleo diet CrossFit-ters embrace. Click here to see out how I got on and to find out how you can get involved...
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For more information in the meantime visit reebok.com/fitness