WHAT IS CROSSFIT?

THE KEY TO HEALTH AND FITNESS

CrossFit is a lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance. The program works for everyone—people who are just starting out and people who have trained for years.

THE WORKOUTS

The magic is in the movements. Workouts are different every day and modified to help each athlete achieve his or her goals. CrossFit workouts can be adapted for people at any age and level of fitness.
FIND A WORKOUT

THE LIFESTYLE

Off the carbs, off the couch. The CrossFit lifestyle—a combination of diet and exercise—is the key to fitness and long-term health.
BE HEALTHY

THE LIFESTYLE

Off the carbs, off the couch. The CrossFit lifestyle—a combination of diet and exercise—is the key to fitness and long-term health.

BE HEALTHY

THE COMMUNITY

Your support network. At more than 15,000 affiliates around the world, people encourage and motivate each other in every class as they work toward their goals. Start training with friends.
FIND A BOX

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.

BRIAN MCMILLIAN, CrossFit Roadhouse Founder

WHY CROSSFIT WORKS

CONSTANT VARIATION

Different every day, CrossFit workouts are tailored to the individual.
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CONSTANT VARIATION

Different every day, CrossFit workouts are tailored to the individual.
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FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENTS

​CrossFit uses safe, effective and efficient movements similar to those you use every day in life.

LEARN TO MOVE

HIGH INTENSITY

In CrossFit workouts, intensity levels are adjusted to challenge the individual and safely improve fitness.

LEARN TO MOVE

HIGH INTENSITY

In CrossFit workouts, intensity levels are adjusted to challenge the individual and safely improve fitness.
LEARN TO MOVE

CROSSFIT NEAR YOU

AT CROSSFIT AFFILIATES, CREDENTIALED EXPERT COACHES WILL HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS AND ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS.

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FAQ

IS CROSSFIT FOR ME?

Yes. Everyone can do CrossFit regardless of age, injuries and current fitness levels. The program is modified for each person to help him or her safely become healthier and fitter. Grandparents and Olympians can perform modified versions of the same general workout. Learn More About CrossFit.

DO I NEED TO BE IN SHAPE TO START CROSSFIT?

Yes. Everyone can do CrossFit regardless of age, injuries and current fitness levels. The program is modified for each person to help him or her safely become healthier and fitter. Grandparents and Olympians can perform modified versions of the same general workout. Learn More About CrossFit.

WHERE CAN I DO CROSSFIT?

You can use CrossFit.com resources to do CrossFit anywhere—even with minimal equipment. To work with a credentialed coach in a dedicated, fully equipped facility, find a local CrossFit affiliate.

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WHAT ABOUT NUTRITION?

To accomplish your goals faster, we recommend you eat a variety of healthy foods in quantities that support fitness training but not body fat. By avoiding excessive amounts of refined carbohydrates and measuring your intake of protein, carbohydrates and fat, you will see dramatic, measurable increases in health. Learn More About Nutrition.