The effects of traditional Weight Training versus Crossfit on various measures of physical performance: a case report in a 25 year old healthy and fit female

The effects of traditional Weight Training versus Crossfit on various measures of physical performance: a case report in a 25 year old healthy and fit female

The purpose of this case study was to determine the effects of the CrossFit Workout versus Traditional Weight Training on various performance indices. During the 4-week experimental periods for each of the workouts, the subject consumed a standard Mediterranean diet. Each workout was conducted 3 times per week during those 4 weeks. No pre-workout stimulants were used in either of the workout regimens. Tests were done at the end of the experimental periods to determine the effects each workout had on strength and performance, which were compared to the pre-workout “control” data. Significant changes were found in the vertical jump test after both workouts when compared to the control data. The vertical jump after Weight Training regimen was at 46.5cm high and after Crossfit was 51.7cm high, while the control pre-workout jump reached 42.5cm high. Both exercise regimens showed an increase in fitness and performance when the post-exercise tests were compared to pre-exercise control fitness tests. No changes were found in body composition, body mass index (BMI) or waist and hip circumferences. Being that the subject was already in athletic shape, to achieve a distinct change in the body composition, shape and BMI would require a more extensive training. In conclusion, both a traditional Weight Training program as well as the CrossFit Workout can produce gains in physical fitness.