CrossFit is more than just fitness training. It is a lifestyle that is defined by training, adopting positive habits and community.
Here we answer frequently asked questions about CrossFit.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is a functional and holistic workout. It combines constantly varying, functional movements that are performed at high intensity.
Put simply, it can be described as a modern decathlon in which exercises from weight training, gymnastics and athletics are combined and mixed with endurance elements.
Founded in the 80s by Greg Glassman, CrossFit spread rapidly around the world and is now the fastest growing branch of the fitness industry.
Not to be compared with a conventional fitness studio.
Routine is the enemy. That's why you face new challenges every day.
Why does CrossFit work so well?
It's fun because of the variety - every workout is different and you never get bored.
It is functional - the movements are transferable to everyday life.
It is intensive - the intensity allows you to build up a high level of fitness in a short time.
The Community - Earplugs in and off to training? We don't have anything like that. We are a community - we train, sweat and suffer together - that motivates and connects us.
By the way, you will feel more vital and look even better after a short time...
Questions and answers about the
Topic CrossFit
Your daily dose of CrossFit. The WOD is the daily challenge in the training sessions. It varies daily in terms of duration, number of repetitions and exercise selection.
Routine is the enemy and so you are challenged anew every day. Take a look at our "WODs" section for an overview of possible workouts.
A frequently encountered form of WODs. AMRAP in conjunction with a time target tells you to complete the defined number of repetitions in the specified time.
Example:
AMRAP 10min
10 Box Jumps
5 burpees
Do as many rounds of 10 box jumps and 5 burpees as possible within 10 minutes.
EMOMs describe workouts in which you have to complete a set sequence of exercises within one minute. If you finish earlier, you have a break for the rest of the minute until the next minute begins.
WOD, AMRAP -
the CrossFit slang
Over the years, CrossFit has become very well established and a language has emerged from it that has yet to be deciphered by laypeople. We will help you with some basic terms:
Your daily dose of CrossFit. The WOD is the daily challenge in the training sessions. It varies daily in terms of duration, number of repetitions and exercise selection.
Routine is the enemy and so you are challenged anew every day. Take a look at our "WODs" section for an overview of possible workouts.
A frequently encountered form of WODs. AMRAP in conjunction with a time target tells you to complete the defined number of repetitions in the specified time.
Example:
AMRAP 10min
10 Box Jumps
5 burpees
Do as many rounds of 10 box jumps and 5 burpees as possible within 10 minutes.
EMOMs describe workouts in which you have to complete a set sequence of exercises within one minute. If you finish earlier, you have a break for the rest of the minute until the next minute begins.
Gyms are called gyms or studios, our gyms are called boxes. The term comes from the early days of CrossFit, when garages were converted into small gyms. With professionalization, the garage gyms then moved into large warehouses, which with their simple architecture looked more like a "box".
"Rx" comes from the English word "prescription", which stands for prescription. If you complete the WOD exactly as it is written on the coach board, then you have "rx'd" the WOD. If you change things like exercises, weights, number of repetitions etc., this is called "scaling".
Mostly used for intensive fitness training.
Now you've learned a lot about CrossFit. It's time to experience CrossFit!
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