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Cultivating self-awareness and self-reflection
Prioritizing and setting boundaries for self-care
Practicing mindfulness and presence
Most Crossfitters are women
According to numbers from The American Council on Exercise, over 60% of the Crossfit population is comprised of women.
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It can be pricey
Crossfit is fairly expensive when you compare it to a regular gym membership.
The value of what you're paying for can be worth it when you look at the type of attention you're getting from your coaches.
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Crossfit Lingo
Crossfit might as well have its own dictionary.
- Box: Crossfit gyms are called "boxes."
- WOD: Stands for Workout Of the Day. This changes daily and is typically posted on a white board before class or on the Box's website.
- AMRAP: As many rounds as po...
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Injuries are rare
As long as you're in good hands and have a good coach, the risk is minimal.
A good coach will know how quickly you should be progressing and will pay attention to your form to make sure you're moving properly.
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How to find a good coach
A coach can make or break your experience.
Read their reviews, ask friends for referrals and see if you can try a class or two before you join to make sure it's a good fit.
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Your classmates will become friends
Crossfit classes are a great way to make new friends, cheer on and be cheered on by your fellow athletes.
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Crossfit is hardcore
Anyone can do it, but not everyone should do it.
The heart-pounding workouts, sense of community, and amazing results are what keep people coming back for more, but you can't truly know if it's right for you until you give it a go and see for yourself.
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The exercise culture in the U.S. only took off after World War II.
- After a 1955 report showed that 57.9% of American kids failed one or more of six physical fitness tests - versus about 8 % of European kids - an executive order was issued to create the President's Council on Youth Fi...
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Crossfit Lingo
Crossfit might as well have its own dictionary.
- Box: Crossfit gyms are called "boxes."
- WOD: Stands for Workout Of the Day. This changes daily and is typically posted on a white board before class or on the Box's website.
- AMRAP: As many rounds as po...
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