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What is CrossFit?
It's hard to do this question justice in a few short paragraphs.
- At its heart, CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program built upon constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. It layers elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and traditional "cardio" activities onto a sound nutritional plan. It imparts skills that are easily transferable to sport and everyday life...that are universally applicable, from the elderly to the elite athlete.
- As the short video below demonstrates, CrossFit also means many other things to different people. It breeds camaraderie, confidence, and a healthy form of competition. It will certainly challenge you, mentally and physically; but the payoff is worth it. Seeing your progress is fun and achieving your goals is gratifying. The efficacy of the CrossFit methodology is proven.
Additional Resources
Perhaps the best way to learn more is to go right to the source. The CrossFit Main Site at www.crossfit.com has a bunch of useful information for the new and uninitiated. Recommended topics to review include:
- "What is CrossFit?" -- additional information on the CrossFit method and philosophy.
- "Frequently Asked Questions" -- a very useful repository of Q&A on wide-ranging topics, both general and specific (exercises, substitutions and scaling, named workouts, nutrition).
- "Exercises & Demos" -- links to videos for all kinds of movements and exercises. YouTube is another fantastic resource...if you know what you are looking for.
| AMRAP | As Many Reps (sometimes Rounds) as Possible |
| AMSU | AbMat sit-up -- sit-up with a lumbar support mat |
| BP | Bench press |
| BS | Back squat |
| BW (or BWT) | Bodyweight |
| CFT | CrossFit Total - consisting of max squat, press, and deadlift |
| CFWU | CrossFit Warm-up |
| CLN | Clean |
| C&J | Clean and jerk |
| C2 | Concept II rowing machine |
| DL | Deadlift |
| DU | Double under (jump rope) |
| FS | Front squat |
| GHR | Glute ham raise |
| GHD | Glute ham developer |
| GHD Sit-up | Sit-up done on the GHD bench |
| GPP | General physical preparedness, aka "fitness." |
| HBBS | High bar back squat |
| HSPU | Handstand push up |
| KB | Kettlebell |
| KTE | Knees to elbows. Similar to TTBs described below. |
| METCON | Metabolic Conditioning workout |
| MU | Muscle-up |
| OHS | Overhead squat |
| PC | Power clean |
| Pd | Pood --- weight measure for kettlebells (1 pd ~ 35 lb) |
| PR | Personal record |
| PP | Push press |
| PSN | Power snatch |
| PU | Pull-ups, possibly push ups depending on the context |
| Rep | Repetition. One performance of an exercise. |
| Rx'd; Rx | As prescribed; as written. WOD done without any adjustments. |
| RFT | Rounds for time |
| RM | Repetition maximum. Your 1RM is your max lift for one rep. Your 10 RM is the most you can lift 10 times. |
| SDHP | Sumo deadlift high pull |
| Set | A group of repetitions. e.g., 3 sets of 10 reps, often seen as 3x10, means do 10 reps, rest, repeat, rest, repeat. |
| SPP | Specific or specialized physical preparedness. |
| SN | Snatch |
| SQ | Squat |
| Subbed | Substituted. For example,if you can't do HSPU, you subbed regular pushups. |
| TGU | Turkish get-up |
| TTB | Toes to bar. Hang from bar. Bending only at waist, raise your toes to touch the bar. |
| WOD | Workout of the day |