CrossFit

CrossFit Myths That Are Complete BS

CrossFit has been around long enough to collect a lot of myths. Some are funny. Some are stupid. Some stop people from ever trying it. Let’s kill the biggest ones. ❌ Myth 1: “CrossFit Is Only for Super Fit People” Reality: Most people in CrossFit started unfit, overweight, or totally new to lifting. CrossFit scales everything. Grandmas do CrossFit. Teenagers do CrossFit. Desk workers do CrossFit. You don’t need to be fit to start. You get fit by starting. ❌... Read more...

CrossFit Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Avoid Them)

CrossFit is amazing. It builds strength, fitness, confidence, and a personality centered around chalk. But let’s be honest: Everyone screws up in CrossFit. Even the people who look like they live on protein shakes and Olympic lifts. Here are the most common CrossFit mistakes—and how not to be that person (we’ve all been that person). 🏋️♂️ 1. Going Too Heavy, Too Soon This is the #1 beginner mistake. You see someone lifting big weight. You think: “I can do that.” Your back thinks:... Read more...

Your First CrossFit Class (What to Expect and How to Survive)

So you signed up for your first CrossFit class. Congratulations. You’re brave, curious, and about to learn what burpees really feel like. If you’re nervous—good. Everyone is. Even the people who look confident are quietly scared of the whiteboard. Here’s exactly what happens in your first CrossFit class, so you don’t walk in blind. 🧱 Step 1: Walking Into the Box First surprise: CrossFit gyms are called boxes. They often look like: Warehouses Garages Minimalist torture chambers Don’t expect treadmills and... Read more...

How to Pick the Right CrossFit Box (Without Regretting It)

So you decided to try CrossFit. You’re ready to lift heavy, sweat aggressively, and question your life choices. Now you’re staring at Google Maps like: “Why are there so many CrossFit gyms, and how do I choose one?” In CrossFit, gyms aren’t called gyms. They’re called boxes. And choosing the right box matters more than you think. Here’s how to pick one without wasting money—or accidentally joining a cult (the bad kind). 🧱 What Is a CrossFit Box? A box is just a... Read more...

Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit Terms (AMRAP, EMOM, Rx, and More)

If you’re new to CrossFit, it can feel like everyone is speaking in military code mixed with gym slang. You’ll hear things like: “It’s a 12-minute AMRAP, Rx if you can, but scale the EMOM if DOMS hits.” And you’ll just nod. Confused. Sweaty. Slightly afraid. This blog explains the most common CrossFit terms in plain English—plus what they really mean. 🏋️♂️ What Is a WOD? WOD – Workout of the Day The main workout programmed for class... Read more...

WOD the Fugg Is CrossFit and Why Are We All Addicted to It?

WOD THE FUGG IS CROSSFIT? You ever walk into a CrossFit box, see the whiteboard, and instantly question every life decision that got you there? Yeah. That’s normal. CrossFit is part sport, part chaos, part group therapy, and part “why am I doing this to myself?” experiment. Grown adults waking up at 5AM to throw barbells around, breathe like wild animals, and chase a clock like it owes them money — and somehow calling it fun. So why is everyone hooked? Let’s get into it. THE WHITEBOARD OF DOOM Every... Read more...