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What is CrossFit?

Who is CrossFit For?

CrossFit Benefits

CrossFit Results

CrossFit Membership Cost

CrossFit Injuries

CrossFit Criticism

CrossFit Movements List

CrossFit WODS List

CrossFit for Beginners

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Beginner CrossFit Workouts

Kids CrossFit

CrossFit at Home

How to Build Your Own CrossFit Home Gym

CrossFit Terms

CrossFit Gyms

CrossFit Certifications

CrossFit Games

CrossFit Resources

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CrossFit was created by Greg Glassman several decades ago but started tobecome very popular the past 4-6 years. It consist of multiple functionalmovements at high intensities. These core movements are based aroundgymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing and more. “These are the coremovements of life. They move the largest loads the longest distances, sothey are ideal for maximizing the amount of work done in the shortesttime”. “By employing a constantly varied approach to training, functionalmovements and intensity lead to dramatic gains in fitness”. CrossFit.com

Whiteboards and timers are essential tools for each CrossFit gym aseveryone’s score gets posted, observed and measured against others fromyour box and around the world. While each workout is scalable forbeginners and advanced level athletes, the workout doesn’t change.

Are you ready for the challenge?

What is CrossFit?

Have you ever thought about trying CrossFit but weren't sure if it’s right foryou? If so, continuing reading to see if you have any of these qualities thatmight make you a great fit for CrossFit. Even if you find yourself not havingany of these qualities, don’t think that you still can’t try it.

CrossFit is for anyone who is:

Looking for a challenge

Loves fitness and working out

Former athletes

People looking for a social group/community

Looking to lose weight/build muscle and become in great shape

CrossFit may not be for:

Absolute beginners

Very obese individuals

Individuals with injuries

Not willing to push themselves

Now let me explain why I feel these types of individuals may not be readyfor CrossFit. If you're one of these individuals, you could still performCrossFit by using a qualified trainer and modifying each movement to fityour needs.

Absolute beginners will need to spend multiple hours learning techniqueand preparing their body for these high intensity workouts. So, I am justsaying, if you are a true beginner, make sure to take your time and don’t

Who is CrossFit For?

just jump into a WOD and think you can handle it.

Obese individuals should not start with CrossFit but I applaud you forwanting to workout. These types of workouts and lifts are way to taxing onthe body for someone who is probably out of shape and these workouts orany workouts could cause server injury without taking precautions.

Individuals with injuries should not continue or start CrossFit withoutrehabbing or correct their movement patterns that caused the injury first. Ifyou just continue with the workouts, you are only going to make thesituation worse.

People not willing to push themselves will find CrossFit not enjoyable due tothe high intensity workouts and the competitiveness that surrounds them. Ifyou start and find yourself not enjoying the workouts, then you should trysome other form of exercise, so you can still stay in shape and achieve yourgoals. Just don’t quit and give up.

There are many benefits that CrossFit provides but these hold true foralmost any type of exercise program. After looking around the web, I foundthese benefits from multiple sources.

CrossFit BenefitsImproves Cardiovascular and Respirator Endurance

Improves Stamina

Improves Strength

Improves Flexibility

Improves Power

Improves Speed

Improves Coordination

Improves Agility

Improves Balance

Burns calories

It's FUN!

You'll feel like a badass

You'll feel like you're on a team

Intensity,Motivation

CrossFit Benefits

CrossFit BenefitsTime efficient

Building relationships

Dynamic workouts

Personal coaching

Overall improved health

Lifestyle improvement

Community

Multidimensional

Weakness Can’t Hide

All The Girls Are Doing It

Better Conditioning and Versatility

The Ability to Beat Through Plateaus

Help Losing Weight Fast

Less Time More Results

Solid Support System

Sources: Rodalewellness.com, Healthfitnessrevolution.com, Askmen.com,Draxe.com

The results that CrossFit brings is pretty incredible when you actually lookinto it. There are some many people that do CrossFit and you probablyknow someone that does and you might even be a little jealous. Take a lookat the links below to see firsthand what CrossFit can do for you.

CrossFit Before and After: Learn How to Get Amazing Results

Hot CrossFit Women: Learn How to Become One of These CrossFit Hotties

CrossFit Results

The price of CrossFit boxes may seem higher than your traditional gym but you have toremember you are paying for two completely different things.

Traditional Gym Cost:

Enrollment fee upwards of $300.00 (which you get nothing for)

Monthly fee which ranges from $10.00-$150.00 depending on the gym

Group classes average $50.00 per month

Personal training ranges from $30.00-$100.00 plus per session

CrossFit Gym Cost:

I took this information from one CrossFit Gym, so you could see what this gym charged.

Unlimited Membership:

Includes all CrossFit Classes lead by an experienced Trainer.

Includes Open Gym times.

You can utilize all equipment in the gym.

Take classes or do your own thing.

Unlimited Membership Rates:

$120.00 a month

$100.00 a month (for Additional Family Member, Police, Fire, Manatee County SchoolEmployee)

$50.00 a month (for Kids under 15)

Weightlifting Club:

Sign up the first Monday of the month.

Work on Clean & Jerk and Snatch Technique.

CrossFit Membership Cost

Get ready for an upcoming Meet.

Weightlifting Club Rates:

$40.00 a month for Current Unlimited Members

$60.00 a month for Non-Members or Open Gym Members

Gymnastics Class:

Sign up the first Tuesday of every month.

Work on learning new gymnastic skills.

Master gymnastic skills used in CrossFit.

Gymnastics Class Rates:

$40.00 a month for Current Unlimited Members

$60.00 a month for Non-Members or Open Gym Members

Open Gym Membership:

Use of the gym during all open hours.

Use of “Open Gym Side” of the gym when CrossFit Classes are in session.

Equipment can be taken to “Open Gym Side” for use.

Understand that you are responsible for returning all equipment to proper area.

Understand that Classes take priority over use of all equipment in the gym.

Understand that no coaching will be given to Open Gym members.

Open Gym Rates:

$40.00 a month

$10.00 for participating in a CrossFit Class

Punchcards:

Can be used for CrossFit Class or Open Gym.

One punch per gym visit.

Valid for six months from purchase.

Punchcard Rates:

$60.00 for 5 Workout Card

$100.00 for 10 Workout Card

$130.00 for 15 Workout Card

$160.00 for 20 Workout Card

Personal Training:

One-on-one hour session with experienced Trainer.

Discounts available for Couples and Bulk Packages.

Personal Training Rate:

$50.00 per session

Drop in:

Drop in to any CrossFit Class.

Drop in for Open Gym.

Drop in Rates:

$12.00

$10.00 (CrossFit L1 Trainer, photo of certificate needed)

$0.00 (Owners of CrossFit Affiliates

Source: CrossFithavoc.com

As you can see, the cost of joining a CrossFit gym is very reasonable compared to atraditional gym and is even cheaper in some cases. You also have to remember that youare joining a CrossFit gym for a certain reason.

The big question of the day is, Is CrossFit Safe?

First, I will provide my opinion and I have been in the fitness industry forover 10 years and I do know what I am talking about. CrossFit is safe aslong as you're capable of performing each exercise and are in “great”condition but there are many factors that can make it unsafe.

Are the exercises more dangerous than your typical training program? Wellthat depends on who you are and your training program. The basicexercises in CrossFit are used in other training programs such asgymnastics and Olympic weightlifting. These movements and lifts are morechallenging and take lots of time to learn, so yes, they can be moredangerous.

Now, I have seen some interesting workouts that was created by “CrossFit”that I would consider unsafe but I cannot say who actually created theseworkouts. So it’s hard for me to say that CrossFit is truly unsafe.

There will be more injuries in CrossFit compared to other types of trainingjust due to the high intensity and technique involved but I wouldn’t considerthese more dangerous than a Tough Mudder for example.

My main advice is to start slow and never try to do something that youcannot. Make sure you have qualified coaches, listen to your body and besmart. This holds true for all types of fitness activities and programs.

CrossFit Injuries

If there is CrossFit, then there is criticism. I found this great article onlinethat goes into eight common criticisms of CrossFit. Below you will find asummary of the eight topics and you can click on the link to read more.

8 Common Criticisms of CrossFit

1. The Coaches aren’t qualified.

2. CrossFit will injure me.

3. CrossFit utilizies high skill movements in an irresponsible way.

4. They don’t do real pull-ups.

5. Fitness is individual and can’t be accomplished in a group setting.

6. You can get just as fit doing other things.

7. CrossFit is just clever marketing.

8. CrossFit is expensive.

Programming and Specialization:

In terms of the workouts and programming, you may find them to bedifferent than what you have been used to. This is due to an almost randomway they pick and choose their exercises and rep schemes. I’m not sayingit’s right or wrong, it’s just different from a traditional program. Anotherdislike you might find, is there is no specialization training but if you knowthis before signing up, this is not an issue. These workouts are designed forCrossFit and their competitions not for specialized sports.

Poor Coaching:

This is one big issue that I have seen and is really what gives CrossFit a bad

CrossFit Criticism

name. If you go to YouTube and search for CrossFit, you will see manyexercises performed incorrectly and see people getting hurt. Now, injurieshappen in any type of exercise program but most CrossFit exercises arealready meant for high level athletes and put poor coaching in with this andit’s a disaster. To solve this issue, make sure your coaches are qualified. Youcan read more about CrossFit certifications by clicking on that chapter.

In CrossFit, there are certain movements or exercises that you have to perform.Some of these are very simple and others are very complex and can takesmonths to perfect.

Below you will find a list of movements and others at CrossFit Exercises List: The9 Basics You Must Know How to Perform.

CrossFit Movements ListAir Squat

Back Extensions

Box Jump

Burpee

Handstand Push-Up

Jump Rope

Lunge

Muscle-Up

Ring Dip

Pull-Up

Sit-Up

Rope-Climb

Deadlift

Kettlebell Swing

Press

CrossFit Movements List

Snatch

Thruster

Tire Flip

Wall Ball

Running

Rowing

Clean

Back Squat

Front Squat

Split Jerk

Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

Pistol Squat

Push Press

Overhead Squat

Power Clean

Hang Clean

Clean and Jerk

Jerk

Push Jerk

Here are a couple more links that displays exercises and provides moreexamples. CrossFit.com, CrossFit Library and CrossFit 151.

There are so many different WODS to perform and I will show you some of themore popular ones and provide you links to 100’s more.

Benchmark Wods and the Best CrossFit Workouts

CrossFit WODS ListAmanda9-7-5Muscle UpSquat Snatch (135#/95#)

Angie100 Pull-ups100 Push-ups100 Sit-ups100 SquatsFor Time – Complete all reps of each exercise before moving to the next.

AnnieDouble-undersSit-ups50-40-30-20 and 10 rep rounds; for time

Barbara20 Pull-ups30 Push-ups40 Sit-ups50 Squats5 rounds for time

Chelsea5 Pull-ups10 Push-ups15 SquatsEach min on the min for 30 min – number of rounds completed is your score.

CrossFit WODS List

Christine3 rounds for time500m row12 Body Weight Dead Lift21 Box Jumps

Cindy5 Pull-ups10 Push-ups15 SquatsAs many rounds as possible in 20 min

DianeDeadlift 225 lbsHandstand push-ups21-15-9 reps, for time

ElizabethClean 135 lbsRing Dips21-15-9 reps, for time

EvaRun 800 meters2 pood KB swing, 30 reps30 pullups5 rounds for time.

FranThruster 95 lbsPull-ups21-15-9 reps, for time

GraceClean and Jerk 135 lbs30 reps for time

CrossFit WODS ListHelen400 meter run1.5 pood Kettlebell swing x 21Pull-ups 12 reps3 rounds for time

IsabelSnatch 135 pounds30 reps for time

Jackie 1000 meter rowThruster 45 lbs (50 reps)Pull-ups (30 reps)For time

KarenWall-ball 150 shots(men 20#-10′ – women 14#-9′)For time

KellyRun 400 meters30 box jump, 24 inch box30 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ballFive rounds for time

Linda(aka “3 bars of death”) Deadlift 1 1/2 BWBench BWClean 3/4 BW10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1 reprounds for time

LynneBodyweight bench press (e.g., same amount on bar as you weigh)pullups5 rounds for max reps. There is NO time component to this WOD.

Mary5 Handstand push-ups10 1-legged squats15 Pull-upsAs many rounds as possible in 20 min

Nancy400 meter runOverhead squat 95 lbs x 155 rounds for time

Nicole

Run 400 metersMax rep Pull-upsAs many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.Note number of pull-ups completed for each round.

Source: CrossFit208nampa Here are some other great sources for Benchmarkand Hero Wods. Wodwell.com, CrossFitcvi.com, WodDrive.com andCrossFitiota.com.

Is CrossFit for beginners? Of course it is but you must remember the tips that Iposted earlier on. If you’re ready to give it a try, you can find your nearest gymand see when they have beginner classes starting. You will find a list of gymslater on, so don’t worry I got you covered. If the gym doesn’t have a beginnerclass, make sure to ask them what programs they have for beginners.

Each gym should have a couple courses to help you get started.

Introduction Course

During this course you should learn the fundamentals of CrossFit and the liftsthat you will be performing. Depending on the gym, this course may differ fromothers.

On Ramp/Elements

Some gyms offer more in-depth courses and I found this one from CrossFitOptimus. Please click to link to learn more about how they run their course.

Module 1 ‘Air’ Squat / Push-up / Pull-Up progressions / Workout

Module 2 Deadlift / Press / Push Press / Workout

Module 3 Bench Press / Thrusters / Workout

Module 4 Kettlebell Swing / KB Clean / KB Snatch / Workout

Module 5 Back Squat / Front Squat / Workout

Module 6 Power Clean / Power Snatch / Workout

CrossFit for Beginners

Below are some beginner CrossFit workouts that I found online. You can click onthe link for pictures and descriptions for each workout. Some of these workoutsare just modified from the original WODS but some are just simple exercisesthat have little rest to no rest between exercises.

Workout 1

CrossFit WOD #1: Half Cindy

CrossFit WOD #2: CrossFit Total

CrossFit WOD #3: Helen

CrossFit WOD #4: Wall Ball, Burpees

CrossFit WOD #5: Sit-ups, Lunges

Source: Dailyburn.com

Workout 2

Countdown

21-15-9

All Body Weight

530-Meter Sandwich

Lunges and Jumps

10-Minute Swing, Jump, and Dip

AMRAP Burpee Box Jumps

Wall Balls and Sumos

Front Squats and Run

Beginner CrossFit Workouts

The Squat Routine

Tabata Mash-Up

Farmers Workout

Source: Mensjournal.com

Workout 3

Baseline

Tabata Workout

Every Minute On The Minute (EMOTM) 20 rounds

Escalating/Descalating WOD

Cindy

Body-weight Gone Bad

Cindy with no pull up bar

21-15-9

Source: Jasonharper.com

Click the link to find more CrossFit workouts for beginners from Pinterest.

Yeah, you read it correctly, Kids CrossFit. After looking into what some gymshave to offer, this seems to be a "great" program for kids. The name sounds likethe kids are performing “CrossFit” but they are not. They are just performingsimple exercises which incorporate more movement.

Here is an example of one kids/teens program from Raleigh CrossFit.

Warm-up:

10M Bear Crawl

5 Air Squats

10M Butt Kicks

5 Air Squats

10M High Knees

5 Air Squats

10 Leg swings each leg

30 Second Toe touch hold x3

Strength: Tire Flips

Skill: Dead Lift Review

WOD:

Cindy: 15 Minute AMRAP

5 Pull-ups

10 Push-ups

15 Air Squats

Kids CrossFit

They do have more challenging WODS that incorporate weights but remember itdoes say teen, which adding weights is just fine.

Here are some more great links that provides more details about Kids CrossFit.

Kids CrossFit

Facebook for Kids CrossFit

Pinterest CrossFit Kids

YouTube CrossFit Kids

Kids CrossFit Journal

At home CrossFit workouts can be performed as long as you have the properequipment and technique. I would recommend that these CrossFit WODS onlybe performed by experienced individuals as your chance for injury is higherdepending on which lifts you are performing. Of course you can create your ownworkouts that follow their programming without using Olympic lifts for example.You can take a look at the links below for some examples of home CrossFitworkouts.

The Athletic Build

Mens Fitness

CrossFit Connex

Fitzala

CrossFit at Home

If you prefer to workout at home, you can always build your own home CrossFitgym by purchasing some basic equipment. Most CrossFit based equipmentwebsites already have home packages set up for you depending on yourbudget. Remember, these packages typically don’t include flooring andplatforms which you would need in order to perform some of the lifts withoutdamaging your floor and equipment.

Home Package ExampleConcept 2 Rower

Bumper Plate Set

Olympic Barbell

Kettlebells

Barbell Collars

Wood Rings

Parallettes

Medicine Ball

Slam Ball

Climbing Rope

Speed Rope

Abmat

How to Build Your OwnCrossFit Home Gym

Must Have EquipmentOlympic Barbell

Bumper Plates

Pull-Up Bar and/or Power Rack

Jump Rope

Rings

Kettlebells

Plyobox (generally square box with three heights)

Medicine Ball and/or Slam Ball

Here is a great list of DIY options from Pinterest.

Here is a great video on How to Build a Garage Gym Rogue Style.

CrossFit uses their own terms or words. Lets go ahead and take a look at these,so you will already be ahead of the game if you decided CrossFit is for you.

Affiliate – owners of CrossFit gyms.

Air Squat – squat without weights. See definition of squat.

AMRAP – As Many Repetitions/Rounds As Possible. Typically in a specifiedtimeframe.

As Rx’d – As Prescribed. The suggested parameters for a given exercise. Ex.Weight

Ass to Grass/Ground (ATG) – getting as low as possible when doing front, back,or air squats.

Back Squat – squat with barbell on you back. See definition of squat.

Bacon Sizzle – When someone rolls around post-wod, unable to find acomfortable position because each one just has a different pain associated withit.

Beast – a complimentary term used to describe a badass athlete.

Benchmark WODS – These workouts are named after girls and used specificallyto track your progress.

Box – Name of CrossFit gyms.

Box Jump – an exercise where you jump onto and down from an elevatedplatform

Burpee – Gymnastic move that you drop to the ground, do a push-up, jump intoa squat and then jump.

BW – bodyweight

C&J – Clean and jerk. Lifting movement of moving weight to rack position

CrossFit Terms

(clean) and then moving weight above head (jerk).

C2 – Concept 2 rowing machine

CFT – CrossFit Total. The combined weight of your max squat, press, deadlift.

Chalk – Helps with grip

Chin Up – Bar is held with palms facing you (supinated grip). Pull body up towhere chin crosses the bar.

Chipper – a workout with many reps and many movements. You chip away at it.

Clean (CLN) – Motion of moving weight from ground to rack position.

Coach – title of CrossFit trainer.

CrossFit – The Sport of Fitness

CrossFitter – any person who does CrossFit

CrossFit Games – Annual CrossFit competition championship.

CrossFit Journal – CrossFit’s internal publication featuring information onworkouts, movements, stories, and news. Annual subscription allows unlimitedaccess.

CrossFit Lung – name for hacking cough and lung-burning sensation onesometimes gets after a particularly hard workout.

CrossFit Open – Initial round of the CrossFit Games. Open to any who completes

CrossFit Regionals – regional qualifying competitions for CrossFit Games

CTB/C2B – Chest to bar pull up. Pull body up so that chest crosses the bar.

DFL – Dead Effing Last

DNF – Did not finish

DNS – Did not start

DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Double Unders – Two turns of the jump rope per jump.

EMOM – Every Minute on the Minute

EWOD – Endurance Workout of the Day

Front Squat – squat with barbell in the “Rack position”. See definition of squat.

Firebreather – a top-notch athlete

GPP – General Physical Preparedness

GHD – Glute-Hamstring Developer. Intense workout that focuses on the glute-hamstring region.

GHR – Glute-Hamstring Raise

Girl Workout – Naming structure by CrossFit HQ for WOD’s

Globo Gym – Term for traditional gyms

Goat – Movement or lift that you are not good at.

Gorilla – Someone who is able to muscle through workouts

GPP – General physical preparedness

Greg Glassman – Founder of CrossFit

Hang Clean – Olympic Lift. Barbell starts by hanging from your hips and end inthe front squat position. See definition of clean.

Hang Snatch – Olympic lift. Barbell starts by hanging from your hips and endsup over your head. See definition of snatch.

Hero WODs – Naming structure by CrossFit HQ for WOD’s honoring those whohave fallen in the line of duty

HQ – Refers to CrossFit Headquarters

HSPU – Handstand Push Up

Humility – Trait every CrossFitter should possess.

K2E – Knees to Elbows. While hanging from pull up bar, raise knees up to touchyour elbows.

Kettle Bell – a common CrossFit weight. Measured in 16lb increments calledPood’s

Kipping – a rocking motion to help use momentum to complete a pull-up

MetCon – Metabolic Conditioning

MOBWOD – Mobility and stretching work

Muscle Up – A combination of pull-up and ring dip

MWOD – Mobility Workout of the Day

No-Rep – Rep failed to meet standards and therefore doesn’t count.

Overhead Squat – squat with barbell held overhead. See definition of squat.

Paleo Diet – following a diet routine of only eating what paleolithic humans ate.Diet excludes any grains and processed food.

PB – Personal Best

Pood (Pd) – Russian weight measure for kettlebells. 1 pood = 16kg/35lbs.

Pistol – One-legged squat.

Power Clean – Olympic lift. Barbell starts on the ground and end in the rackposition. See definition of clean.

Power Snatch – Olympic Lift. Barbell starts on the ground and ends upoverhead. See definition of squat.

PR – Personal Record. Highest number of reps or fastest time attained atcompleting a specific WOD.

Pukie the Clown – The need to vomit after a workout.

Push Jerk – while holding barbell in rack position, slightly squat down and liftweight above head.

Push Press – while holding barbell in rack position, lift weight above head.

Rack Position – Bar resting on you collar bone and anterior deltoids support byhands.

Renegade Rows – variation of push up. While in push up position holdingdumbbells, lift each dumbbell alternately with each arm.

Rep – A repetition or instance of a given exercise.

Rest Day – a necessary component for recovery

RFT – “Round for Time” You must complete the designated amount of roundsas quickly as possible.

RM – Repetition maximum. The most you can lift for a given number ofrepetitions.

ROM – Range of motion

Rope Climb – staple CrossFit workout.

ROMWOD – Range of Motion Workout of the Day

Ring Dip – Similar to traditional bodyweight dip, except with gymnastics rings

Score – denotes number of total reps completed during workout

Set – a group of repetitions

Snatch (SN) – Olympic lift. Hang Snatch, Power Snatch, Squat Snatch

Squat – feet shoulder width apart with feet angled slightly outward. Keepingupper body rigid, bend at the knees lowering upper body in straight line.

Squat Snatch – Olympic lift. Barbell starts on the ground and ends up in theoverhead squat position. See definition of squat.

Stabilize the Midline – Controlling the muscles around the spine to make itstable and strong during exercise

Sumo Deadlift High Pull – In a wide stance over a barbell, explosively pull thebarbell up from the ground to shoulder height.

Tabata – A protocol of 20 seconds of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.Named after Dr. Tabata.

The Board – place where everyone’s scores/times are listed in a CrossFit box.

Thrusters – Hold barbell in rack position, drop down in squat position withbarbell in rack position, return to standing position in exploding motion, pushingthe barbell over you head.

Toes to Bar (TtB) – while hanging from a pull up bar, bring toes up to bar.

Touch and Go (TnG) – No pausing between reps

Unbroken – UB. Perform all workouts in a row or start over at the beginning.

Wall Balls – Using a medicine ball, drop into a front squat position and stand upusing the momentum to push the ball to hit a target on the wall.

WOD – “Workout of the Day.” Series of exercises or number of reps for a timedworkout.

Source: Marcpro.com

Below you will find some of the most popular CrossFit gyms and locations basedon the web. You can also check out Gyms Near Me for more locations and gyminformation.

CrossFit GymsCrossFit Ethos

CrossFit Santa Barbara

Shoreline CrossFit

CrossFit Hoboken

Lax CrossFit

CrossFit Tampa

CrossFit Sacramento

CrossFit Pasadena

CrossFit San Francisco

CrossFit Wilmington

CrossFit Minneapolis

CrossFit Pittsburgh

CrossFit Scottsdale

CrossFit Denver

CrossFit Oahu

CrossFit San Jose

CrossFit Gyms

CrossFit San Antonio

CrossFit Long Island

CrossFit Phoenix

Orange Coast CrossFit

CrossFit Houston

CrossFit Las Vegas

CrossFit Oakland

CrossFit Providence

CrossFit Omaha

CrossFit Bellevue

Valley CrossFit

CrossFit Nashville

CrossFit GymsCrossFit Flagstaff

CrossFit Seattle

CrossFit South Bay

Ute CrossFit

Dogtown CrossFit

CrossFit Stanford

CrossFit Albuquerque

CrossFit Los Angeles

CrossFit Chicago

CrossFit Boston

CrossFit Southie

CrossFit San Diego

Diablo CrossFit

CrossFit Fairfax

CrossFit Brooklyn

CrossFit Orlando

CrossFit New England

CrossFit Austin

CrossFit Durham

CrossFit South Brooklyn

CrossFit Atlanta

CrossFit Miami

CrossFit DC

CrossFit Invictus

CrossFit Queens

CrossFit Santa Cruz

CrossFit Portland

CrossFit NYC

Potomac CrossFit

CrossFit has four levels of their certification. In order to teach at a CrossFit gym,trainers must have their level 1 certification. Most trainers that teach CrossFit havebeen in the fitness industry for years and generally have other certifications anddegrees.

Here is what Crossfit.com has to say.

CrossFit Certifications are advanced credentials that ensure experienced individualspossess broad knowledge and finely honed abilities in the field of professionaltraining. The certifications provide the public with an assurance of competency andprofessional accountability by:

Requiring a significant number of practical coaching hours before application;

Including examination questions that require analysis and application of knowledgegained from coaching experience;

Using performance-based examination to evaluate skills and coaching in real time;

Publishing Standards of Professional Practice to which certified trainers and coachesmust adhere;

Ensuring commitment to a long-term standard of continuing education.

Individuals who have earned Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer or Certified CrossFitLevel 4 Coach credentials will redefine fitness-industry standards through theirdedication to results-based programming and training, practical application ofknowledge, and comprehensive coaching ability.

Level 1 Certification Overview

The Level 1 Certificate Course is an introduction to CrossFit's methodology andfoundational movements. The course includes classroom instruction on these topics,as well as hands-on small-group training for the movements. These group sessionsare conducted under low intensity with a focus on improving mechanics. Students’movements are observed and corrected, and they engage in dialogue concerningeffective coaching techniques. Large group CrossFit workouts are conducted as anexample of bridging the gap from theory to practice. These workouts provide

CrossFit Certifications

examples of how to:

Conduct a class.

Hold a standard of effective technique at high intensity.

Achieve relative high levels of intensity for each individual.

Scale for any ability level.

The Level 1 provides introductory education on the fundamental principles andmovements of CrossFit. It is structured to meet two goals: 1) Provide attendees withthe knowledge to better use CrossFit methods for themselves; and 2) Provideattendees with an initial and foundational education to begin training others usingCrossFit.

Level 2 Certification Overview

The Level 2 Certificate Course (formerly the Coach’s Prep Course) is an intermediate-level seminar that builds on the concepts and movements introduced at the Level 1Certificate Course. This course is ideally suited for any CrossFit trainer serious aboutdelivering quality coaching. Students enhance their understanding of the CrossFitmethodology, program design and implementation, and they advance their skillswhile coaching others in movements and workouts. Students need to come preparedto be heavily engaged; each leads individual and small-group training sessions, andclassroom sessions are discussion-based. Peers and instructors provide feedback andevaluation.

Level 3 Certification Overview

Education and Experience

Candidates must fulfill each requirement in one of the following paths:

Path 1

Current CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certificate

CrossFit Coach's Prep Course Trainer certificate or CrossFit Level 2 Trainercertificate*

750 hours of coaching CrossFit for groups or individuals. Hours must be accruedwhile Level 1 is current and must have been accumulated within the last 5 years.

*All Coach's Prep Course certificates will be accepted. Only performance-based Level2 certificates dated January 2008 - January 2010 or Level 2 certificates dated July2014 or after will be accepted.

Path 2

1,500 hours of active strength and conditioning coaching at the collegiate orprofessional level. Hours need to have occurred for groups or individuals duringemployment for a college/university or professional sports team and must have beenaccumulated in the last 5 years.**

**Hours must be spent directly training athletes using GPP-based strength andconditioning; sport-specific training does not count for this requirement.

Level 4 Certification Overview

The Certified CrossFit Coach credential is a one-day performance evaluation of atrainer's ability to coach CrossFit movements in a small group setting. This is not aninstructional course; this is a test to evaluate coaching skills. Successful completionearns the participant the designation of Certified CrossFit Coach (CCFC), which isCrossFit's fourth and highest credential offered for trainers.

This evaluation is for experienced trainers who have been coaching CrossFit forseveral years in a group setting. The successful candidate is comfortable coaching agroup of athletes of varied and unknown abilities through any number of movementscommon to CrossFit.

Here are a couple more links for information on CrossFit Certifications.

CrossFit Courses

CrossFit Candidate Handbook

CrossFit Credentials

The CrossFit Games is the pinnacle of the “sport”. To learn more about theCrossFit Games, check out the links below.

Games.CrossFit.com

CrossFit Games Twitter

CrossFit Games Facebook

CrossFit Games Instagram

CrossFit Games YouTube

The CrossFit Regionals is a competition between the different regions. To learnmore about the CrossFit Regionals, check out the links below.

Games.CrossFit Region

Games.CrossFit Live

Games.CrossFit Schedule

CrossFitRegionalShowdown.com

CrossFit Games

This section is an added bonus to where you can find other CrossFitequipment including: weights, shoes, jump ropes, shorts, t-shirts, socks,clothes and other apparel. You can also check out our fitness resourcespage for more companies.

Fringe Sport

Pure Strength

Rage Fitness

Caffeine and Kilos

Boundless

CrossFit Resources

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