As I mentioned in my previous post, I decided to try CrossFit this month. It’s a high-intensity fitness training program that combines elements of weightlifting, cardio, and functional movements. I thought it would be fun to challenge myself in a new way!
On the day I went, the workout focused on endurance—and let’s just say, it was intense! Here’s what it looked like:
- 400m Run 🏃♀️
- 40 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (22.5/15 kg) – lifting a dumbbell from the ground to overhead, switching hands each rep
- 40 Box Jumps – jumping onto and off a sturdy box
- 40 Calorie Row – using a rowing machine to burn 40 calories
- 40 Wall Balls – throwing a weighted ball at a target while doing squats
- 40 Alternating Hang Clean & Jerks (22.5/15 kg) – lifting a dumbbell from hanging position to the shoulder and then overhead, alternating arms
- 40 Burpees
- 400m Run (again)
Honestly, I was already out of breath after the first 400m run, so you can imagine how unprepared I felt 😄. But I gave it my all and finished everything except the final run. I felt great afterward—no pain or soreness that day or the next—but then… DOMS hit.
DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
It kicked in two days later and stayed for nearly a week! My body clearly wasn’t used to that kind of intensity, and I might have pushed myself a bit too much.
I realized I’m not quite ready for CrossFit just yet—and honestly, I’m also too lazy to travel all the way there, finish a tough workout, and come all the way back home 😅. Right now, I think I’ll stick to home workouts and tutorials I can do at my own pace.
Still, I’m really glad I gave it a try. CrossFit seems like an exciting world, but it’s not the right fit for me at the moment. Maybe someday in the future!
I’ll share what I try next in my upcoming post—I haven’t decided yet. If you have any suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments. Thanks for reading until the end 💛
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