Crossfit:

By Delaney Dangerfield

What It Is and How to Get Started

“I welcome you to the community of people who decided that easy will no

longer suffice”

Today, I will be discussing…

1.What is Crossfit?2.Who does Crossfit?3.How do you get started Crossfitting?

What isCrossfit?

Definition

CrossFit itself is defined as that which optimizes fitness (constantly varied functional movements performed

at relatively high intensity). CrossFit is also the community that spontaneously arises when people do

these workouts together.

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(www.crossfit.com/cf-info/what-is-crossfit.html)

FoundationBegan in Santa Cruz, CA in 1995 by Greg Glassman for the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Crossfit North, the first affiliated box, opened in 2000. (www.theboxmag.com)

The first Crossfit Games was held in 2007, with 19 women and 40 men competing for a $500 prize. (games.crossfit.com)

(games2010.crossfit.com)(www.ruggedcrossfit.com)

Expansion

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(Data taken from games.crossfit.com)

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2013

Who Does Crossfit?

Froning, RichAge: 26Height: 5’9”Weight: 195 lb

Dead Lift: 545 lbClean & Jerk: 370 lbBack Squat: 445 lbSnatch: 300 lb

“The way CrossFit is — anyone, on any given day, could beat you. You can’t be afraid to work. Crossfit isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding.”

LebLanc, CamilleAge: 25Height: 5’2”Weight: 130 lb

Dead Lift: 300 lbClean & Jerk: 200 lbBack Squat: 295 lbSnatch: 165 lb

“It can be hard for those little girls to understand that you can be more than one thing in life. If you’re pretty, you can be smart, too, and you can be good in sports. You don’t need to be skinny and anorexic to be pretty. Muscle is great, and being smart is sexy. For me, I really want to be a face that everyone knows in the community to better portray what CrossFit is — it’s to help people get better.”

Smith, AmberAge: 26Height: 5’9”Weight: 195 lb

Dead Lift: 545 lbClean & Jerk: 370 lbBack Squat: 445 lbSnatch: 300 lb

“No matter your age, no matter your weight, no matter your fitness level, Crossfit is for you.  Everything can be modified to fit your skill level and your fitness goals.”

Eberhardt, MikiAge: 32Height: 5’8”Weight: 155 lb

Dead Lift: 180 lbClean & Jerk: 95 lbBack Squat: 100 lbSnatch: 65 lb

http://jeberhardtfamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/proof.html

“What I didn't expect was the addiction.  I find myself at Crossfit everyday and LOVING it!”

Dangerfield, DelaneyAge: 18Height: 5’2”Weight: 105 lb

Dead Lift: 210 lbClean & Jerk: 135 lbBack Squat: 185 lbSnatch: 100 lb“Crossfit is my sanctuary, my escape from the tests and trials of life. It’s just me against myself. Nothing else matters. And I am constantly surprised by the encouragement and support I find within the Crossfit community. We’re a family of people who push the limits and each other.”

How to Get Started

Finding a “box”1. Go to http://games.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit/find-an-affiliate-map

2. Type in location and find the closest affiliate3. Look on the affiliate’s website to find class times4. Go when convenient for you (you can phone ahead or just walk in) and bringa signed waiver if under 18

“Newbie” AdviceJust keep going! So easy to stop when your body “can’t”. You can, I promise, just keep doing it!

Start with a goal in mind and be teachable!

Make a promise to yourself that you'll give nothing but 100% every time you come in, you will grow physically & mentally stronger than you ever thought possible.

Remember it's you vs. you.

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