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C
rossFit has become a wildly popular form of
fitness training, not just in this country but all
over the world. What many people may not
realize is that the methodology for this core strength
and conditioning program was developed right here
in Santa Cruz.
Founded in 1995 by former gymnast Greg
Glassman, CrossFit promotes overall physical fitness
using a variety of exercises most commonly found
in the activities of weightlifting, sprinting and
gymnastics. "CrossFit is constantly varied, functional
movements executed at high intensity," explains Hollis
Molloy, owner of CrossFit Santa Cruz, who started
training with Glassman in 2006.
Glassman first used his technique when he was
asked to train the Santa Cruz sheriff's department.
""The concept was derived from the physicality of
what human beings were designed to do, like run,
jump, push and pull," said Molloy.
The program enhances a wide array of physical
characteristics, such as cardiovascular endurance,
strength, flexibility, agility and balance.
According to Glassman's philosophy,"The needs of
the Olympian and the needs of our grandparents vary
by degree and not by kind."
Both groups need and perform the same physical
movements," said Molloy.
A particular class at the Santa Cruz location would
entail a warm-up followed by an instruction of a
particular skill–such as squats or shoulder presses–
followed by a high-intensity workout and cool-down.
"CrossFit training is appropriate for any age," said
Molloy. "We work with everyone from teens to seniors
… My mom was training at the same time I was."
The program includes among its clientele the U.S.
Dept. of Defense. "The U.S. military is among CrossFit
Inc's biggest clients," Molloy said. According to a report
on functionalmovement.com, "In 2005, there were 13
CrossFit gyms. Today there are over 10,000 CrossFit
affiliates."
CrossFit Inc. has 200 trainers that travel the world
giving seminars. "Our trainer [Leah Polaski] just got
back from China," said Molloy.
For more information about CrossFit Santa Cruz, go
to http://www.crossfitsantacruz.com/crossfit_santa_
cruz/ or call 831 421 2065.
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By Susan Pascal
