CrossFit training: what to know

What the job involves, what changes the price, and what to ask a pro.

What crossfit training is

CrossFit training is coaching in high-intensity workouts mixing lifting, gymnastics and conditioning, teaching movements and scaling them for each athlete.

Signs you need it

  • You like intense workouts
  • You want a community
  • You want to learn Olympic lifts
  • You want variety
  • You like to compete

What the pro does

  • Intro session and movement screening
  • Learning movements with light weights
  • Class with warm up, skill work and workout
  • Scaling movements for each level
  • Cooldown

What changes the price

Every job is different, so we do not publish prices. These are the things that move the quote up or down.

  • Class length
  • Class size
  • Gym equipment
  • Intro program
  • Competition prep
  • Membership or drop-in

What a written quote should spell out

  • Class schedule and length
  • Intro program details
  • Membership versus drop-in terms
  • Cancellation terms
  • Equipment

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you offer an intro program?
  • How do you scale movements?
  • What certifications do you hold?
  • How big are classes?
  • How do you handle injuries?
  • Can I watch a class?

Red flags

  • Pushing to max out on day one
  • No scaling
  • Ignoring pain
  • Huge classes
  • No intro program

What you can do yourself

You can learn basic movements like squats and push-ups, but barbell and gymnastic moves are best learned with a coach. Talk with your doctor before starting if you have health conditions, an injury or take medication.

Licenses and permits

No license is usually required to coach fitness. Ask about any certification, first aid and CPR training, and liability insurance, and how to verify each with the issuer, and ask for a client reference.

CrossFit training questions

Is CrossFit safe?

With coaching and scaling, but ask.

Do I need to be fit?

No. Ask about an intro program and how movements are scaled for new athletes.

Can I watch a class?

Many gyms let you watch or try an intro class. Ask before signing up.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in and flat, stable shoes for lifting.

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