Out Of The Box: Christmas Abbott Debunks The Top Crossfit Myths

Crossfit is one of those fitness formats we're in awe of, but in all honesty, have always been pretty intimidated by. We mean...look at those barbells! The combo of heavy weights, fast-paced moves, and the fact that the entire WOD (workout of the day) is but mere minutes yet leaves you drenched has left us watching in awe from the sidelines. Until we met Christmas Abbott, the celeb of the Crossfit world. She might only be 5'3", but Christmas is a larger-than-life force in the Crossfit world, a regular at the Reebok Crossfit Games, and author of The Badass Body Diet (which has got to be one of our favorite titles ever). We've been following Christmas on Instagram for Crossfit-spiration, and her fun (and yes, badass) pics finally convinced us to ask her to debunk the biggest Crossfit myths that hold people back. Her answers surprised us: "Adult recess?" We are SO in. Here's the truth about Crossfit - told by Christmas herself - plus her pro tips on how to take your first plunge into the "box"... HOW TO GET STARTED Preparation is key! Scout out the schedule and pick a time to commit to. Plan a comfortable outfit and bring a water bottle and a sweat towel. Be sure to fuel your body before! Grab a snack at least an hour before your workout - it will give you energy and make you feel better in the workout. Arrive early and with a positive attitude. The way you approach the workout will be instrumental to your success! Bring the positive out in full force here. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BOX Box hop to find the right box for you. This means try different boxes in your area, not all are created equal. Credentials are important so inquire about the staff. Community is equally important. If you want something fun and upbeat, find the box that embraces that style. Often we don't know until we experience it and that's okay. It doesn't have to be the most competitive box in the area - it has to be the best box for you. COMMON TERMINOLOGY There's a whole different vocabulary in CrossFit and to a newbie it can be confusing and overwhelming. Just like getting started with the workouts, you should keep it simple and start with the basics: squat, press, deadlift. Your coaches will fill you in as needed! That's part of what they do. [olists num=1]

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