Crossfit is a type of high-intensity training that combines various types of exercise from different sports such as weightlifting, athletics, gymnastics and functional training.
With the aim of working out different parts of the body, as well as the mental part, among the various types of dynamic training that crossfit can enhance, we highlight strength exercises , endurance (where the more mental part of this sport prevails), power, coordination, flexibility and balance.
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You know the lingo: burpees, squats, pull-ups, box jumps, etc.
Crossfit was created in the early 2000s by Greg Glassman and has been gaining more and more fans in Portugal, especially in big cities, which have opened several boxes for practicing this sport.
These “boxes” are usually large open spaces where you’ll find various pieces of equipment for practicing this type of intensive training, usually called WODs (Workout of the Day).
These WODs can include burpees, squats, throwing and weightlifting exercises, box jumps, running, among others, in an activity that can already be considered a group sport, even though anyone can do it alone.
Practicing in a group, however, helps to create a sense of community and mutual help among all the practitioners.
The benefits of the sport
Improving general physical fitness is the main benefit of practicing crossfit regularly, as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance, losing weight, reducing stress and improving cardiorespiratory capacity.
With regard to the more social aspect of this sport, crossfit, when practiced in a group, helps to strengthen and increase our motivational state, thus improving our mental health in a dynamic and challenging way.
Crossfit can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, gender or even physical condition, and should be adapted to the individual capabilities of each practitioner.
As the workouts are scalable, they must be accompanied by a qualified coach, who must adapt each workout to the needs and goals of each athlete, while minimizing the risk of injury.
Boxes in Lisbon
There are already many crossfit boxes in Lisbon, each with various levels of participation and always accompanied by the bestcoaches in the city.
In this list we highlight the best known:
Crossfit Alvalade
Address: Rua do Açúcar 52 (Marvila)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prices: on the website
Crossfit Avenida da República – 1Fight
Address: Avenida da República 41 (Avenidas Novas)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Prices: on request to 210 437 920 or e-mail info@1fight.pt
Matchbox Crossfit
Address: Rua Dom Luís de Noronha 25A (Campo Pequeno)
Opening times: on request
Prices: on request to fireaway@matchboxcrossfit.com
The Bakery Crossfit
Address: Rua Gomes Freire 6 (Anjos)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prices: on request to geral@thebakerycrossfit.com
Trend Crossfit & Pilates Studio
Address: Rua Bulhão Pato 3E (Areeiro)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prices: on the website
QF Crossfit
Address: Rua Francisco Metrass 56B (Campo de Ourique)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 6:20 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Prices: on request by e-mail quimera@qscfitness.com
Crossfit Parque das Nações
Address: Estrada da Circunvalação, Rua Salgueiro Maia 22B (Prior Velho)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 6:20 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and Sundays at 11 a.m.
Prices: on the website
Off Limits Crossfit
Address: Rua do Sol ao Rato 100A (Rato); Rua Antonino e Sá 11, Porta 5 (Benfica); Rua Cidade de Aveiro 7A (Loures)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Prices: on the website
Crossfit Caravelas
Address: Rua Arco do Chafariz das Terras 13A (Lapa)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 07h20 to 13h30, and from 17h45 to 21h10; Saturdays from 09h to 12h
Prices: on the website
XXI Crossfit
Address: Rua da Aliança Operária 41C (inside Boa Hora FC, in Ajuda)
Hours: Monday to Friday, from 06h30 to 14h, and from 16h to 21h15; Saturdays from 08h30 to 12h; Sundays from 09h30 to 10h30
Prices: on the website
