Maddox Method CrossFit Acronyms and Abbreviations
CrossFit has its own lingo and abbreviations that may seem foreign to some, but it makes it easier for coaches to write programming without having to write everything out all of the time.
Many people have preconceived thoughts on what CrossFit is, or what it will be like without even stepping foot inside a CrossFit facility. Whether this is from watching the CrossFit Games or hearing from friends, many people do not realize that the CrossFit experience is a journey. There is growth, and there will be a lot of blood sweat and tears. It can also be fun though. But, at its core, CrossFit is not the Games. Less than 1% of participants qualify for the CrossFit Games. Here are three things that may hinder your CrossFit experience and prevent you from improving your fitness and enjoying your experience.
Checking out a CrossFit gym can be nerve-wracking or intimidating, especially when you have no experience. Many people see the CrossFit Games online or on TV and they have a misconception of what CrossFit is. Those Games athletes are elite and represent less than 1% of the CrossFit community. Nonetheless, CrossFit’s training methodology can be used for anyone, at any fitness level, and provide some great benefits. Here are a few tips that you need to know before you begin your CrossFit journey.
As a member of this gym it is important that you understand what your membership pays for. Different gyms have different rates, and I sometimes hear people inquiring about our membership rates and comparing them to rates from other gyms. As with any purchase, you get what you pay for. So what are you paying for? 3-6 one-hour fitness classes per week? The answer to that question is no. In fact, classes at the gym are free. So what does the membership actually pay for? It pays for the business.
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.