Are you on a hunt to find a good Crossfit box? This could be a nice fitness tool if you are trying to increase your vertical jump. You can start from the ground and push your way up to your desired height. Do this for a while and it will eventually feel easy such that you will not need to put as much effort in the jumps. You can increase the height across time as you look for greater challenges. Make sure that you have the right box for your plyometric exercises by considering the following:
Fitness Level
The level of fitness of the intended user is one of the biggest factors in the decision. If you are going to use the box yourself, then you have to be candid about your current abilities. Are you used to jumping around? Is this your first type of intense plyometric training? If you haven’t done much before, then you should probably have modest goals in the beginning. On the other hand, if you are a pro at jumping rope and feel like high knees do not pose any challenge, then you might get a taller box or even several of them for stacking.
Storage Space
Think about the storage space that you have in your home. When the box isn’t in use, where do you intend to put it? Do you think that you can get it out of the way by hiding it under tables or inside closets? Are you going to make it do double duty as extra seating for guests? Do you plan on getting a single box or several of them? Some boxes can be stacked like chairs to save space because their bottoms are hollow. Others have solid surfaces on all sides so they will just get taller if you stack them in a corner.
Risk Appetite
Consider your own risk appetite for these plyo boxes. Some are designed with straight lines on every side for ease of construction and versatility of use. You can play with the height of your jumps by using a different side. Others have a trapezoidal shape that makes the base wider for more stability. The tapered top surface also means that you are less likely to hit the box accidentally on your way up. This will lead to less accidents and less injuries throughout your training sessions.
Several types of Crossfit box are available so think carefully before making a purchase.
