Crossfit: September 2007

In building a routine around functional movements, you create a balance in all ten of these very important capacities:
Cardiorespriratory Endurance Stamina Strength Flexibility Power	Speed Coordination Accuracy Agility Balance
For example, let's take two types of athletes: a competition Power lifter and Runner. The Power Lifter may be able to squat 500lbs and run a 8:30 mile. The Runner's squat is 195lbs, but runs a 4:50 mile. While both exceed in their own domains, they are lacking in other areas. It makes more sense regarding a human's functionality where a combination of the two types is ideal. This third type, squatting 350lbs and running a 6:00 mile, would be a much more efficient machine... This is what CrossFit ultimately helps you achieve.