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Anyone new to Crossfit Reading will need to complete either of the On -Ramp Programs below before being able to move in to the group classes.
The Group On-Ramp Program
The On-Ramp program is quickly becoming one of the most popular options for people to get started with CrossFit. The results within the program have been tremendous both in performance results as well as body composition and health changes. The class consists of 3 weekly sessions for 2 weeks for a total of 6 hours. The class curriculum is carefully designed and instructed to prepare new clients for the more demanding CrossFit classes to come. These sessions consist of exercise instruction and practice, review, warm-up protocols, stretching protocols, and, of course, workouts and is instructed by a certified Crossfit Coach.
Instruction and workouts increase in complexity and intensity throughout the duration of the class, progressively improving your fitness and preparedness for the first level of CrossFit training. You will learn, review and practice over 16 different skills and exercises throughout the course of the program, giving you an edge once you continue with the CrossFit Classes.
You will cover the nine basic lifts
· Squat - Front Squat - Overhead Squat
· Dead lift - Sumo Dead lift - High Pull - Kettlebell Swing
· Press - Push Press - Push Jerk - Split Jerk
You will also learn correct form and prescription of
· Push Up
· Pull Up
· Burpee
· Sit up
Groups are limited in size to ensure all clients receive more than adequate personal attention. These classes are offered periodically; check our schedule for the next open class and to sign up. EVERYONE, regardless of their background has to complete the on ramp program before moving to group classes.
The On-Ramp Program is intended for generally healthy individuals with no serious orthopedic problems; if you're unsure whether the class setting is appropriate for you, please contact us. Whether or not you're eligible for group training will be left to the judgment of the trainer.
Why do I need the On-Ramp Program?
Our regular group sessions are designed to get the most out of each individual and we are limited in the amount of time we have. In order to ensure quality coaching, safety and results for all of our existing athletes we must have all athletes enter our groups with a basic knowledge of our fundamental skills and movements. The reverse is also true. As a new athlete you must receive the proper instruction and attention in order to avoid injury and achieve your desired results.
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4 One-Hour Introductory Private Sessions
Our 4-Introductory Sessions Program offers The On-Ramp Program in a private 1:1 setting. You will cover all of The On-Ramp Program detail and it's run by a certified Crossfit trainer. It is recommended for any client who is:
· new to exercise
· has been generally sedentary
· is referred by a health care professional
· has significant health or orthopedic issues or
· has sport-specific performance goals
Group Classes
CrossFit uses group sessions to get the best out of every individual. The very nature of group activity pushes people harder than if training on their own. You will push yourself and each other harder than you thought possible.
CrossFit is a community and communities support each other. You will laugh together, cry together and grow together. CrossFit is not about being able to lift more or run faster than anyone else. It is about striving to be the best YOU can be and sharing your experience with others.
The group workouts consist of:
Due to the scalability of CrossFit if you are new to either exercise or the movements being carried out you can scale your workout. Everybody that starts CrossFit will need to scale their workouts and over time build up to the recommended guidelines.
Individualised strength & conditioning programs
In training for a specific event?
In need of a structured conditioning program to help with health, fitness or aesthetics?
CrossFit Reading can put together a structured program based around your specific lifestyle. We will sit down with you and establish all the deciding factors - availability, distance out from an event, current condition and where you want to be both mentally and physically. There is a one of fee of £50 for program design which will last 4 weeks. This includes an initial meeting. Subsequent programs will then be £30. You can train on your own or utilise our personal coaching package.
Personal conditioning coaching
If groups just aren't for you or you prefer one-on-one attention, we do offer personal conditioning coaching. Please contact us for fee information and to schedule an appointment with one of our CrossFit certified trainers.
Kids Classes
CrossFit Reading's kids sessions are an amalagamation of a number of different training methods. All of these provide correct development patterns and give your child the foundations needed for later life.
We use CrossFit methods and movements to improve and correct motor recruitment, overall health and fitness and social integration. Speed, agility and quickness training will help nuerological development and a vast aray of other games and exercises develop core strength.
The program is designed to be usable by any and every child. We do not specialise for a specific sport but rather use CrossFit as our sport. Undoubtedly it will improve your child development in any sport they do, but that is not our primary goal. We want our 4 year olds to do the same exercises as our teens. We will scale load and intensity, not the program!
Your children will be guided through every step of their kids program. We will work with the children to advise them on things like nutrition and knowledge of their bodies. We will set them little tasks to help them understand how to work in a team and provide small bits of homework to help educate them on the program.
Most importantly, it's fun! Yes some of the workouts might be hard but like anything, it gets easier with time and knowledge.
Our children are like sponges. They soak up information both good and bad. What we do is provide the right information for them to take on board and make use of as they grow.