"The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000..."
The language and jargon used in CrossFit, including WOD (Workout of the Day), AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible), and Rx (as prescribed).
WOD (Workout of the Day): A daily workout regimen designed to maximize fitness and conditioning.
Movement standards: Guidelines for correct form and technique when performing CrossFit exercises.
AMRAP (As Many Reps/Rounds As Possible): A workout format where the goal is to complete as many repetitions or rounds of a particular exercise as possible in a set amount of time.
EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute): A workout format where the goal is to perform a set exercise every minute, on the minute, for a set number of minutes.
Chipper: A workout format where multiple exercises are performed in sequence, with the goal of completing all of them without stopping.
CrossFit Open: A worldwide competition held annually that tests athletes' fitness levels across several categories.
Hero workouts: CrossFit workouts named after fallen military or first responders.
RX: The prescribed or recommended level of difficulty for a particular workout.
Metcon (Metabolic conditioning): A workout format focused on building endurance and improving cardiovascular fitness.
Box: The name given to a CrossFit gym or training facility.
WOD (Workout of the Day): A daily workout routine designed by CrossFit trainers.
AMRAP (As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible): A workout that requires completing as many rounds or reps as possible within a set time.
EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute): A workout in which you perform a specific exercise at the start of every minute.
Tabata: A high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that includes 20 seconds of maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for eight intervals.
Chipper: A workout that involves a long list of exercises, with high reps, that must be completed in order.
Metcon (Metabolic Conditioning): A workout that targets the body's metabolic systems for increased endurance and fat-burning.
RX'd (Prescribed): A designation given to athletes who can perform a given workout at the recommended weight, reps, and time.
PR (Personal Record): A personal best score or time achieved in a specific workout or exercise.
Box: A CrossFit gym.
Burpee: A full-body exercise that involves dropping into a push-up position, standing back up, then jumping as high as possible.
Clean and Jerk: A weightlifting movement that involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders, then resetting the body position to overhead with arms extended.
Deadlift: A weightlifting movement that involves lifting a loaded barbell from the ground to a standing position.
Snatch: A weightlifting movement that involves lifting a barbell from the ground to overhead in a quick, explosive movement.
Kipping: A gymnastics movement that involves using momentum to generate additional force and strength.
Handstand Push-Up: A challenging gymnastics movement that involves performing a push-up while in a handstand position.
Muscle-Up: A gymnastics movement that involves transitioning from a pull-up to a dip in one fluid movement.
Double-Under: A jump rope technique that involves spinning the rope twice per one jump.
Toes-to-Bar: A gymnastics movement that involves hanging from a bar and bringing your toes up to touch the bar.
Box Jump: A plyometric exercise that involves jumping onto onto a box, repeatedly.
Wall Ball: A CrossFit exercise that involves squatting and then throwing a medicine ball onto a marked target on a wall.
"...around 12,000 affiliated gyms in over 150 countries as of 2022..."
"...incorporating elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell lifting, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises."
"It is presented as a training regimen that prepares its trainees for any physical contingency, preparing them for what may be 'unknown' and 'unknowable'."
"It is practiced by members in CrossFit-affiliated gyms, and by individuals who complete daily workouts (otherwise known as 'WODs' or 'Workouts of the Day')."
"Studies indicate that CrossFit can have positive effects on a number of physical fitness parameters and body composition..."
"Studies indicate that CrossFit can have positive effects... on the mental state and social activities of its participants."
"...a review article in the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation found that 'the risk of injury from participation in CrossFit is comparable to or lower than some common forms of exercise or strength training'."
"...a possible life-threatening condition also found in other sports, resulting from a breakdown of muscle from extreme exertion."
"CrossFit, however, has been criticized for causing more injuries than other sporting activities such as weightlifting..."
"Its health benefits and injury rates are determined to be similar to other exercise programs."
"The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit..."
"...under half of which are located in the United States."
"CrossFit is promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport..."
"The company forms what has been described as the biggest fitness chain in the world..."
"CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity."
"It is presented as a training regimen that prepares its trainees for any physical contingency..."
"...over 150 countries..."
"...incorporating elements from... kettlebell lifting, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises."
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