What is a Crossfitter?
To be a Crossfitter, more than anything, means to embody a particular mindset—one that refuses to settle, that refuses to be mediocre, and refuses to accept what “conventional wisdom” says about health, fitness and athleticism. To be a Crossfitter means to be somewhat of a rebel, to go against the grain.
What is WOD CrossFit?
WOD = Workout of the Day. This is the workout you’ll get when you attend a CrossFit class. AMRAP = As Many Rounds as Possible. Generally, the clock is set to a time cap and you want to complete as many rounds as possible of the workout before time runs out.
How do you spot a CrossFitter?
Here are 12 ways to spot a CrossFitter outside of their native habitat (aka, “The Box.”):
- They’re wearing Nanos or lifting shoes.
- Something on their body says “rogue”
- They’re walking around post-workout in knee socks.
- They have chafing on their inner thighs (hello rope climbs!)
What is WOD?
WOD: Workout of the Day.
Why do Crossfitters have bad form?
Crossfit Encourages Sloppy Form Forcing your way through more repetitions in a shorter time doesn’t only put you in a potentially dangerous situation, it actively encourages lifting in a counterproductive way.
What does Rxd mean in CrossFit?
10. RX: When a WOD is performed RX’d, that means the athlete performs all modalities using the prescribed weight and reps. In CrossFit, all WODs can be scaled down to meet your fitness level, but the goal is to get to a place where the RX is challenging, yet doable.
What does Amrap 8 mean?
AMRAP stands for “as many rounds as possible” or “as many reps as possible,” depending on what you’re doing in the particular workout. It means you go through as many rounds of a given workout sequence or circuit as possible in a set amount of time.
What are some CrossFit workouts?
Squats, Pull-ups, Presses and a Run. Do 3 rounds of the following as rapidly as possible: 12 front squats with a barbell, 10 pull-ups and 8 push presses.
What does du mean in CrossFit?
Double Under
DU: Double Under. DL: Deadlift. FS: Front Squat.
What do you call a beast in CrossFit?
Beast – a complimentary term used to describe a badass athlete. Box – Name of CrossFit gyms. Box Jump – an exercise where you jump onto and down from an elevated platform. Burpee – Gymnastic move that you drop to the ground, do a push-up, jump into a squat and then jump. BW – body weight. C&J – Clean and jerk.
What is the name of the CrossFit competition?
CrossFit Games – Annual CrossFit competition championship. CrossFit Journal – CrossFit’s internal publication featuring information on workouts, movements, stories, and news. Annual subscription allows unlimited access. CrossFit Lung – name for hacking cough and lung-burning sensation one sometimes gets after a particularly hard workout.
What does CFT stand for in CrossFit training?
CFT – CrossFit Total. The combined weight of your max squat, press, deadlift. Chin Up – Bar is held with palms facing you (supinated grip). Pull body up to where chin crosses the bar. Chipper – a workout with many reps and many movements. You chip away at it.
What do you mean by Burpee in CrossFit?
Burpee – Gymnastic move that you drop to the ground, do a push-up, jump into a squat and then jump. C&J – Clean and jerk. Lifting movement of moving weight to rack position (clean) and then moving weight above head (jerk). CFT – CrossFit Total. The combined weight of your max squat, press, deadlift.