Is CrossFit an effective type of exercise for weight loss?

WhitneyV22
WhitneyV22 Posts: 1
in Fitness and Exercise
I get that CrossFit is a super intense workout, and I keep hearing tons about it, but is it effective for someone who is looking to lose pounds?

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  • LeggyAmericanGirl
    LeggyAmericanGirl Posts: 285 Member
    Eating properly and doing exercise to challenge your muscles and burn calories = effective for weight loss
  • ltl_leah
    ltl_leah Posts: 57 Member
    Yes. There's also other exercise programs that will assist with weight loss.
  • jimmie65
    jimmie65 Posts: 655 Member
    Of course. Any intensive exercise program will be good for weight loss.
  • efirkey
    efirkey Posts: 298 Member
    On youtube there are some videos of an average, over weight, middle-aged man who starts doing crossfit. For those interested it is called "Killing the Fat Man". It is about ten 15 minute videos of him as he progresses. He loses quite a bit of weight in the process.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD5axAX9U78
  • lmc8774
    lmc8774 Posts: 129 Member
    On youtube there are some videos of an average, over weight, middle-aged man who starts doing crossfit. For those interested it is called "Killing the Fat Man". It is about ten 15 minute videos of him as he progresses. He loses quite a bit of weight in the process.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD5axAX9U78

    Hey, I was going to recommend this series. Pretty amazing the transformation that took place with this guy. Also just fun to watch.

    Of course you have to still have a diet/calorie intake that will allow you to lose weight. What I find hard with Crossfit and weight loss, is to determine how many calories I've burned. But the workout is intense, rewarding and the time goes fast while doing it.
  • megallegos
    megallegos Posts: 22 Member
    Yes! Its the only thing Ive found that I have total interes in and that allows me to work at my ability and still shows results! I suggest trying it out and enjoy.

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