What is CrossFit?

The best way to understand CrossFit is to try it out for yourself. We offer a free intro class every Saturday at 10 am. Click here for more information.

CrossFit is a fitness program that combines elements of gymnastics and weightlifting that leaves participants feeling, looking, and moving better.  The program began at a gym in Santa Cruz, California and has since been embraced by athletes (high-school, college, Olympic, professional), military personnel, police officers, and firefighters.  Yet, CrossFit's popularity and success (the number of affiliate gyms now exceeds 1,000!) really stems from the fact that it is scalable for all ability levels: CrossFit is perfect for anyone who wants to get in the best shape of his or her life.

There is no prerequisite for participating in CrossFit training.  Many participants are, in fact, not elite athletes, but average people who are looking for an effective exercise program.  At GunxCrossFit, your trainer will help you adjust your workouts according to your own goals and ability level, taking into consideration any pre-existing injuries or limitations. 

CrossFit workouts are short, intense, and varied.  One WOD (Workout of the Day) might have you rowing, performing Olympic lifts, and doing pushups; the next day you might be performing lunges and jumping on boxes.  The constant variation of these full-body movements helps you to maintain a well-rounded level of fitness, while also avoiding boredom.  Some of the workouts are timed, which enables you and your trainer to measure your progress.

To learn more about CrossFit, please visit the main site's article, What is CrossFit?

Ready for a new challenge? Click here for more information on how to reserve a spot in a free intro class.

Below is a video created by another CrossFit affiliate, Seattle's CrossFit North. Check it out!