The gritty deets: Unlike many workouts, which target one — or at best a couple — of fitness elements (say agility and speed), CrossFit
WODs are designed to test the «10 elements of fitness»: cardio and respiratory
endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.
Because your body isn't used to the
endurance needed for many
WODs, you may find yourself completely unable to rise from the ground to do a push - ups after one round.
Because of CrossFit's signature and ever - changing
WODs (workouts of the day) make you exercise at such a high intensity, they «also get your heart rate up, which helps with
endurance training.»