Chloe finds a hobby: I try one more repetition and the ball hits me in the face

"Hobby comrades, in my quest to find a hobby, one thing has become abundantly clear: I have grown to love exercise classes."

"But I've also realised that I may have been taking the easy route with the likes of barre, reformer Pilates, girly-whirly movement and so on (Tread & Shred at Perpetua being the only exception)."

"What exactly is CrossFit? Well, it's a strength-and-conditioning training style that mixes weightlifting, gymnastics and high-intensity cardio. Think running, rowing, jumping, panting, screaming and crying all in the one class. The goal of CrossFit is to build the most well-rounded fitness possible."

Gentler exercise formats such as barre, reformer Pilates and girly-whirly movement are presented as commonly chosen classes, with Tread & Shred at Perpetua noted as a tougher exception. Larger, more intimidating gym classes like CrossFit tend to be avoided by those who prefer gentler classes. CrossFit blends weightlifting, gymnastics and high-intensity cardio into single sessions. Typical CrossFit activities include running, rowing, jumping and highly strenuous effort that can provoke panting, yelling and intense physical challenge. The primary aim of CrossFit is to develop the most well-rounded fitness through combined strength, skill and cardiovascular conditioning.

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