CrossFit is unique in that it produces results that are unmatched by any other fitness program.
What is the core methodology of CrossFit based on?
CrossFit's methodology is rooted in the definition of fitness, resulting in measurable and repeatable outcomes. These universal principles and definitions allow for accessibility to athletes and coaches alike. CrossFit's core concept is the stimulus of constantly varied functional movement executed at high intensity. This combination leads to increased work capacity across various domains and is the pursuit of fitness and health. Elements of stimulus and adaptation form the foundation of the CrossFit methodology. Each element has been precisely and comprehensively defined in quantifiable terms, from work capacity to fitness to health, a contribution previously unknown in the fitness industry.
The foundation of the CrossFit methodology is comprised of essential elements that we refer to as CrossFit's DNA or the L1 kernel. In computer science, a "kernel" is the core components of an operating system that provides a platform for software to be created specific to that kernel and is a universal interface for different users to access software running on the computer. Similarly, the CrossFit kernel is the fundamental knowledge that makes CrossFit work for diverse individuals in various contexts. The “kernel” was put in simple terms by the founder of CrossFit Greg Glassman.
Fitness in 100 Words
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.
Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, clean and jerk, and snatch. Similarly master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row etc, hard and fast.
Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense.
Regularly learn and play new sports.
How do we put this into practice?
The elements that form the foundation of CrossFit's methodology, known as "the kernel," represent the core of what CrossFit is and what it strives to achieve, serving as a guiding principle for the program. Moreover, the kernel not only informs what we do, but how we do it. It provides objective definitions and methods that trainers can utilise in their practice, including variance in programming, the mechanics-consistency-intensity charter, threshold training and technique, our nutrition recommendations, scaling, virtuosity in coaching, and more.
Why is CrossFit different?
CrossFit stands out from other fitness programs because it defines its stimulus and results, giving athletes a clear understanding of what to expect. The methodology is key to optimal coaching and a scalable process for developing athletes. Other programs may market similar elements, but without CrossFit's methodology, they cannot achieve the same results. We want to continue to develop you and your abilities. This means that we don’t avoid hard things. In fact we lean into them and our coaches want to be more than just cheerleaders, we want you to coach you though difficult movements and see you succeed in your goals.
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