What does a CrossFit class look like?

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A CrossFit class is a one-hour group session led by a coach. While every gym has its setup and each class consists of different movements, our typical class looks like this:

  • Whiteboard Brief & Class Introduction — To start, you will gather in front of a whiteboard where your coach will walk you through the workout, the movements, the intended stimulus, and some options to get you a good workout.

  • Coach Led Warm-up — Your coach will take the class through a warm-up to prepare you for what is programmed.

  • Skill practice — After the warm-up, your coach leads the class through a skill practice, typically related to the movements in that day’s workout. e.g. jump rope progressions, pull-up progressions, handstand holds/walks, and more!

  • Strength/Weightlifting — Depending on the day and what is programmed… we spend time building strength in squats, bench press, deadlifts, and Olympic lifts.

  • Workout — Once everyone’s ready, your coach will start the clock and the entire class will do the workout together. Our coaches will ensure proper form and technique during the workout.

  • Cool down — After the workout is over, athletes give each other fist bumps and high-fives, wipe down and put away their equipment, meet back at the whiteboard to write down scores, and finally do a mobility/recovery cool down before taking on your day.

Do I have to be fit to start CrossFit?

No, not at all! You don’t become fit to join CrossFit, you join CrossFit to become fit! While some movements might seem hard or intimidating at first, we’ll coach you through them and give you some options that meet the intended stimulus of the workout.

CrossFit is designed to be constantly varied, meaning every day is different so you never get bored. All workouts are based on the core movements of life, and these movements reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, rowing, and more!