CF History
He is the founder of CrossFit.
Who is Greg Glassman?
This is the (real) definition of CrossFit.
What is constantly varied, functional movements done at high intensity?
This is the most celebrated CrossFit event that happens annually.
What is the CrossFit Open?
This is the WOD named after a fallen Navy SEAL and includes a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats.
What is "Murph"?
This means "The Good Land" in Algonquin.
What does Milwaukee mean?
This is the city and state where the first CrossFit gym was founded.
What is Santa Cruz, CA.?
This is the sport discipline that founder of CrossFit Greg Glassman used to do.
What is gymnastics?
Athletes should not do this until the very last member of class has completed the WOD.
What is put away their equipment?
This is a Hero WOD that includes 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans, and 6 push jerks per round.
What is "DT"?
This happens when a member does something illegal in the gym, like put a 15# on the 10# or a 35# barbell where the 45# barbells go.
What is go to jail?
These are the 3 groups that CrossFit was originally designed to help improve the fitness and performance of.
Who are first responders, military personnel, and law enforcement?
He is the current CEO of CrossFit.
Who is Don Faul?
These are the lifts that are scored for the "CrossFit Total."
What are the bench press, deadlift and shoulder press?
This is a 20-minute AMRAP that includes 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 air squats.
What is "Cindy"?
This is the movement that makes almost everyone in our gym groan when it shows up in the workout.
What is the burpee?
This was the year CrossFit was officially established.
What is 2000?
This is the approximate % of all CrossFitters worldwide who are female.
What is 60%?
The number of recognized general physical skills that make up General Physical Preparedness (GPP)
What is 10?
This is a WOD that features 3 rounds of a 400 meter run, 21 kettlebell swings, and 12 pull-ups.
What is "Helen"?
These are 2 singers that Sarah does not like and if any of their songs come on, she will immediately skip to the next song.
Who are Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban?
This is the year that the first CrossFit gym opened.
What is 1995?
This is the most frequently programmed workout on CrossFit's main website.
What is the 5K run?
This is the base foundation of CrossFit’s theoretical hierarchy of athlete development.
What is nutrition?
This WOD is often called “Cindy On Steroids,” and includes pistols (single leg squats) and handstand push-ups.
What is "Mary"?
This is the saying we use when there is a hard workout in front of us and we should stay at a steady and consistent pace.
What is, "slow is smooth and smooth is fast?"