Frequently Asked Questions
What is CrossFit?
By definition CrossFit is a strength and conditioning system built on constantly varied, if not randomized, functional movements executed at high intensity.
What does that mean? (Courtesy CrossFit.com)
CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.
CrossFit delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.
The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs.
The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders and housewives have found their best fitness from the same regimen. Thousands of athletes worldwide have followed our workouts posted daily on this site and distinguished themselves in combat, the streets, the ring, stadiums, gyms and homes.
So what does this really mean? And how does it relate to CrossFit on the Move?
CrossFit On the Move is a community using fitness to build better bodies and healthier communities. We revolutionize the way you think about fitness training and show you how to achieve life-changing results.
At CFOTM you will not find rows of treadmills, ellipticals and weight machines. You find pull-up bars, kettlebells, barbells and rowing machines. There is wide open space for squatting, running, jumping, rope climbing, lifting and throwing – moving your body the way it is supposed to be moved. Movements you perform in day-to-day life. But, we perform them at an intensity designed to elicit the most extensive physical and mental adaptations possible. These “functional movements executed at high intensity” are the cornerstone of our training.
You will never get bored – that’s the “constantly varied” part of the CrossFit definition. You will not spend hours in the gym. Instead, each day a workout will be provided for you that is scalable to suit your fitness level and programmed to fit into to the busiest lifestyles (read: one hour classes). In fact, our training aims to improve your capacity in ten recognized fitness domains: cardio-respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. The result is comprehensive physical fitness and restored vitality. Bottom line, you will look and feel your best.
Can I do this?
YES! CrossFit develops fitness through complete range of motion with movements that are suitable to people of all walks of life. Your body is going to adapt to the new demands you’ll make of it. Our program promotes proper posture and movement, it helps rehabilitate injury, it develops broad and inclusive fitness and it makes you look and feel good. It will produce unparalleled results for those that are prepared to push their limits, to challenge themselves and to look beyond their preconceived ideas of fitness.
Is there a RSS feed for the Workout of the Day (WOD)?
Yes, please use: http://www.crossfitonthemove.com/blog/category/wod/feed
Common CrossFit Terms
What is a WOD?
An acronym for Workout of the Day.
What does Rx mean?
“As prescribed.” A term used to denote if a particular WOD was performed by an athlete as prescribed or “Rx.”
What is a scaled WOD?
If a WOD is not completed “Rx,” the WOD is considered scaled. Scaling a WOD is common and allows members to work at his/her own skill level.
What is AMRAP?
An acronym for “As Many Rounds As Possible.”
What is Pood?
A unit of weight equal to 36.11 lbs. It is used to reference weights of kettlebells.
What is RFT?
An acronym for “Rounds for Time.”
Common Olympic Weightlifting Terms
Oly Lift?
Abbreviated term for Olympic weight lift
HSPU?
Handstand Pushups
SDHP?
Sumo Deadlift High Pull
1-RM?
One rep max
