What does a CrossFit class look like? A CrossFit class is a one-hour group session led by a coach. While every gym has its own setup and each class consists of different movements, a typical class looks like: Whiteboard Brief & Class Introduction— To start, you will gather in front ...
CrossFit is a bit closer to having a personal trainer rather than hitting the gym alone. The coaches and fellow members are always looking out for you and helping one another through the WOD. But because the exercises are different, the coaches are never staring blankly into space while you ...
Found in:Essentials TwitterMail “What the heck is a ‘wad’?” Many people unfamiliar with CrossFit have asked that question. Well, it’s actually spelled “WOD,” it stands for “Workout of the Day,” and thousands of people all around the world complete it every day, getting fitter ...
Chances are you know someone who does CrossFit. Whether they are the co-worker who constantly talks about his WOD, the old college friend who suddenly has Michelle Obama-arms or your neighbor who does burpees in his driveway, it's hard to deny that this fitness trend is here to stay. ...
There’s no doubt they are training for the unexpected! Sometimes, CrossFit workouts are like this one: 20 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible): 100 meter run 2 burpees 2 deadlifts (185 pounds) 2 pull-ups The special feature in this type of workout is “AMRAP”. AMRAP means tha...
There’s no doubt they are training for the unexpected! Sometimes, CrossFit workouts are like this one: 20 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible): 100 meter run 2 burpees 2 deadlifts (185 pounds) 2 pull-ups The special feature in this type of workout is “AMRAP”. AMRAP means tha...
The Open is for everyone, and it serves athletes in a variety of ways. For some, the CrossFit Games season is complete after three weeks of the Open and is a standalone yearly endeavor. For others, the Open serves as the first qualifying round for the 2025 CrossFit Games season and wi...
In CrossFit, the approach is the opposite. First, the coach explains all the movements, shows them, breaks them down by their simplest components, and half of the training time is allocated for this. Then the main training part – WOD (Workout of the day). This is a fundamental principl...
The Open is a special time of year when family, friends, and communities gather for a bit of competition and a whole lot of fun. Here are a few reminders before you hit the first Open workout. When Is the CrossFit Open? The worldwideCrossFit Openis a three-week competition beginningTh...
Have you ever found yourself wondering: WTF is a WOD? Or, overheard someone talking about Grace, Angie, and Helen—only to discover that they’re workouts…not women? Welp, if so, chances are you’ve encountered a CrossFit junkie. ...