It’s the season of giving — and eating.
But once the holidays are over, CrossFit Plant City will be ready to help residents of the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World reach their fitness goals in the new year.
CrossFit Plant City is now taking sign-ups for a six-week challenge of FUNctional Intense X-Training Group Classes, also known as F.I.X. classes. The beginner-friendly program is designed to build foundational strength with body weight movements, interval training and mobility. The program also includes a two-week meal plan and a grocery trip.
“It’s six weeks of coach-led workouts and instruction,” Lauren Bearden, co-owner of CrossFit Plant City, said. The business will be celebrating its third anniversary in January. “You can become a master of your own body.”
The program is designed to be enticing to beginners who may have had concerns about trying a CrossFit program in the past.
“People are curious,” Bearden said. “Maybe they’ve heard some scary stories. This program has the learning elements and techniques needed. There’s no barbell work. It’s about stable shoulders and a strong core, and using legs and hips for power. The program is to help people feel much more comfortable while building up their confidence and fitness level.”
Prior to beginning the challenge, participants can set up appointments and consultations with coaches to go over their goals and take down their weights and measurements. Nutrition seminars will be included in the program.
Workout days will alternate between interval training and strength days.
Though the program is designed for beginners, people of any fitness level can try the challenge.
“Active CrossFitters can do it as a rest day or a supplemental workout,” Bearden said.
The classes will be taught in groups, and members can enroll in either three or five workouts per week.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Bearden said. “We really have such a great group of supportive, positive people.”
Once the six-week challenge is over, participants will be able to continue taking a F.I.X.-type of class, or enroll in a different workout routine.
“We’re going to keep a F.I.X.-type of class going,” Bearden said. “There will be an ongoing program. People can stay in, or transfer to something else. This is a supportive environment that holds people accountable to their goals.”
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.