Crossfit Alternative Offered by Pittsburgh-Based Sports Performance Facility, Umberger Performance

PITTSBURGH - Oct. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Scott Umberger, the owner of Umberger Performance, “cut his teeth” improving performance among athletes, both at the youth and professional level. Improving performance means, by default, reducing injury risk and probability.  So, if it applies to athletes, why wouldn't it apply to fitness enthusiasts wanting to get a little more out of a workout?

No one will argue that Crossfit works in creating a more sculpted body, however, critics will argue, at what cost.  That cost is injury. In a recent study conducted by the OSU Health & Exercise Department of a local Crossfit gym in Columbus, OH, it was found that 16% of the 43 healthy participants (23 male/20 female) were unable to complete the 6 week study.  (Smith, M., Sommer, A., Starkoff, B., Devor, S. [2013].  Crossfit-based high intensity power training improves maximal fitness and body composition. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  p5.   doi: 10.1519?JSC.0b013e318289e59f.)

The “survivors” experienced very good results.  However, that begs the question, how many injuries would have been experienced by the “survivors” after another 6 week cycle?

Scott created the EliteFIT workout to mirror how the athletes at Umberger Performance are trained.  Participants will learn and focus on proper running and jumping techniques which will ultimately help them train better and harder with reduced risk of injury.  In EliteFIT, all major strength movements will be utilized, except for Olympic weightlifting.  Umberger Performance is a world class training facility, therefore, all of the tools utilized for improving performance will be utilized for improving fitness and physique.

In summary, EliteFIT is an athlete-based workout that is completely different than simply “lifting weights” or attending group fitness classes.  Participants will be pushed and challenged and at the same time taught the proper form and techniques with each workout to prevent injury.  The end result will be a lean, athletic looking body.

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Umberger Performance is located on Campbells Run Road in Robinson Township.  It is owned and operated by Scott & RJ Umberger.  In addition to the EliteFIT classes, Umberger Performance also offers athlete training, personal training,  BeFIT (a beginner boot camp class), FusionFIT (an intermediate boot camp class), Yoga, Hot Yoga, and Pilates.  You can find more information at www.umbergerperformance.com or contact Scott Umberger at (412) 523-0060.