5 Reasons Why You're Not Seeing Results in Your Body After CrossFit and How to Fix Them
CrossFit’s high-intensity workouts have become increasingly popular among women. A far cry from CrossFit’s beginning, now these boutique fitness studios can be found in malls and shops everywhere. Drawn to these gyms for their community feels and amazing results, women are finding their place in CrossFit gyms.
However, many women who have been doing CrossFit for a while may not see a physical difference in their bodies. This can be frustrating, but there are several reasons why this may be the case. Here are five reasons why you may not be seeing a physical difference in your body after doing CrossFit.
Lack of consistency: Consistency is key when it comes to seeing results. If you are not consistent in your CrossFit routine, you may not see the physical changes you are looking for. Make sure you are attending classes regularly and sticking to your workout plan. This doesn’t mean attending classes every day for 6 months, create a routine of 2-3 days a week and stick with it.
Not pushing yourself hard enough: CrossFit is a high-intensity workout, and to see results, you need to push yourself to your limits. If you are not pushing yourself hard enough, you will not see the physical changes you are looking for. Make sure you are challenging yourself during every workout. This means something different for everyone. My “hard”, looks different that you “hard”. I can might push myself really well on the strength portion but never really get out of my comfort zone on the metcon. Both need to happen to see and feel the results. Work with your coach to find out what you can work on.
Not eating enough: Diet plays a huge role in seeing physical changes in your body. If you are not eating enough, your body will not have the energy it needs to push through intense workouts and repair itself afterward. Make sure you are eating enough to fuel your workouts and support muscle growth. Most women underestimate how much they need to eat in order to see changes in their physique.
Not getting enough rest: Rest and recovery is just as important as exercise. If you are not getting enough rest, your body will not have the time it needs to recover and repair itself. Make sure you are getting enough sleep each night and taking rest days when necessary. This means sleep, self care, mental and physical down time. If you haven’t checked out our blog post on sleep, check it out here.
Not tracking progress: Tracking your progress is essential for seeing physical changes in your body. If you are not keeping track of your progress, you will not know if you are making progress or if you need to make changes to your routine. Make sure you are tracking your progress by taking measurements and pictures and keeping a workout journal.
If you are not seeing a physical difference in your body after doing CrossFit, it may be due to lack of consistency, not pushing yourself hard enough, not eating enough, not getting enough rest, or not tracking your progress. By addressing these issues and making the necessary changes, you can see the physical changes you are looking for. Remember to be patient, stay consistent, and don't give up, you'll get there. And always, talk to you coach, that’s what we are here for!