CrossFit is a strength and conditioning workout made up of different functional movements, performed at a high intensity. Workouts, often referred to as “WODS”, generally include different types of equipment – cardio machines (rowers, ski ergs, bikes), kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, skipping ropes, and more.
A key benefit of CrossFit is that workouts are different every day and can be adapted to anybody (age/level of fitness) by modifying the movements. This is referred to as “scaling”.
How long do CrossFit classes run for?
CrossFit classes will generally run for one hour, with the session broken down into four different components:
- A warm-up, including dynamic stretches – 10-15 mins
- Strength or skill progression – 20-25 mins
- Workout of the day AKA “WOD” – 10-20 mins
- Cooldown stretch session – 5-10 mins
- No matter what you’ve heard before, CrossFit provides variety every day, gives you new goals to achieve, and creates a whole lot of fun!
Who invented CrossFit?
Greg Glassman invented CrossFit in 2000. In 2020, Greg sold CrossFit to Eric Roza for a reported $200 million. This sale came after a number of brand-damaging controversies which we won’t detail here.
5 facts about Greg Glassman;
- His estimated net worth is $100 million. It is reported that CrossFit makes $50 million per year from affiliate licensing subscriptions alone (wow!)
- He has been married 3 times
- He was formerly a gymnast
- Opened his first gym in 1995
- The brand initially started out as “Cross-Fit” but was registered as a proper company titled “CrossFit” in 2000.