One of the perks of CrossFit running workouts is that it was designed to help you to improve your stamina and speed. As a general rule, more running will keep you in better shape throughout the year. And we all know, that being fit and healthy is important to maintaining our quality of life.
We put together 3 CrossFit running workouts for runners that will help them maintain their strength and improve stamina and speed gradually.
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Total Body Workout
Warm up for 2 minutes with exercises like jumping jacks, high knees and butt kicks. Do 2 sets of each exercise for 10 reps, then move on to the next one. Do not rest between exercises, just go right into the next set. If you have a few extra minutes at the end of your workout, repeat 1 or 2 more times. You can have a rest for 1 minute after 2 sets, then start again. These are great CrossFit workouts because they work for multiple muscle groups at the same time by moving from machine to machine quickly.
Speed Workout
Do this CrossFit workout at least once a week to help you burn fat and keep fit. Start with a 2-minute gentle warm-up. Then, do 10 reps of each exercise for 30 seconds, without stopping between exercises. You can do mountain climbs, sprint on the spot, lunges etc. Take a 1-minute break in between the cycle of four exercises to catch your breath before moving on to the next set. This is an intense CrossFit workout because you’re moving from one movement to another quickly and there’s no rest in between.
Bodyweight Builder
To do this CrossFit workout, start with a 2-minute warm-up. Then, do 10 pushups for 1 minute. Do 10 squats for 1 minute. Then, do 10 sit-ups for 1 minute. Finally, do 5 burpees for 30 seconds and repeat the cycle two more times to finish the CrossFit workout. This is a great “beginner” CrossFit workout because it was designed with bodyweight exercises that require no equipment to perform! You can try this at home or in the park and still get a great workout every day.
Can CrossFit Help With Running?
Yes. The CrossFit running workouts will make your core muscles strong and support your buddy. Therefore, while you running, your body is not only relying on your leg’s strength.
How many times a week should you do CrossFit?
If you are just starting, adding CrossFit running workouts into your schedule twice a week is a good start. Or, if you only have time for 10 minutes, 1-2 sessions per week may work best for you.
Is CrossFit 6 days a week too much?
CrossFit is an intense and demanding workout that requires some commitment, so it can be difficult for people to fit into their lives without getting a family member or personal trainer involved. I think most of the time It depends on what you want to achieve or what your goal is. For marathoners and long-distance runners, 2 to 3 times a week is more than enough. But, for short-distance runners up to 5 km, even 4 to 5 times a week can be beneficial for them.
Having said that, If you are committed to doing CrossFit and you know how much work it will require then this question doesn’t even need to be asked.
