CrossFit for Beginners
Welcome to your first CrossFit class!
What to Bring
All you need to bring to your first CrossFit class is a water bottle, comfortable workout clothes, and relatively flat gym shoes. All other equipment you may need for the workout will be provided for you at the gym.
Reserve Your Spot in Class
At CrossFit 605 we have a schedule of classes throughout the day, from early morning to evening. We cap our classes to ensure that we, the coaches, can give you individualized attention. It’s important you reserve your spot before you arrive.
Show Up Early
Show up 10-15 minutes early so we can introduce you to the space, such as where the restrooms are, where to put your belongings, where the equipment is located, etc.
Find Your Coach - we wear red
Before class starts, introduce yourself to your coach and let them know this is your first CrossFit class. We will walk you through everything throughout the class and answer any questions you may have.
If you have any injuries, make sure to let us know so we can scale (modify) your workout appropriately.
Keep Track of Your Score
At the end of class, we will write down your score for the workout. This could either be the time you ended the workout, how many reps you completed, or the weight on your bar.
CrossFit is measurable, observable, and repeatable. We use scores to track our fitness over time, so the next time you do the same workout you can see your progress.
This is your first class, so don’t worry about comparing your score to other athletes. This is your starting point and we ALL started here.
Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates
A big part of CrossFit is the community. Introduce yourself to your classmates. They all remember the first time they walked into a CrossFit gym and can help you acclimate to class.
This is also your time to try our gym’s community to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Keep An Open Mind
CrossFit is tough. We aren’t going to sugarcoat it. But that’s what makes it so empowering. You will soon be able to do things you never thought you could do before. You will be able to flip onto your hands into a handstand, climb a rope, or even get your first pull-up one day.
But it doesn’t happen overnight.
Use your first class to get a taste of CrossFit, learn more about us, and have fun. You will learn more with time.
