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Post WOD Stretching & Myofascial Release

from John “Mac” McGriff My Peeps, If you have seen the different lengths of PVC & foam around the gym & you…

Gym Rules

GYM RULES (excerpted from CrossFit Los Angeles) 1. Arrive early and stay late. Cheer, clap, and encourage others. Anything less is to…

In what way will CrossFit make me more fit?

CrossFit is designed to have you improve in all aspects of fitness. They are: cardiovascular and respiratory endurance stamina strength flexibility power…

What can I do if I go out of town?

There are several things that you can do when you go out of town. Body weight exercises are perfect for a hotel…

Should I skip a WOD if I am sore?

It depends. There is a difference between a sore muscle and an injured muscle. Sore muscles will often feel better once you…

Should I get in better shape before I start CrossFit?

No! You do not need to get in “better shape” before beginning CrossFit. Because we scale the workouts to each person’s level…

Is everyone else going to be stronger and faster than me?

It is possible that in a particular class everyone else might be (or seem) stronger and faster than you. But, every class…

Why is the workout different every day?

The workouts (WODs) are different each day because that is part of the “magic” of CrossFit. Constantly varying what you do keeps…

Where are all the gym machines?

CrossFit does not use the typical single body part exercise machines that you find at a standard gym. There is a good…

What is a Foundations Class, and why do I need it?

Foundations Classes are just that – they are classes where you will learn the 9 essential movements of CrossFit, along with several…