CrossFit vs Strength training
CrossFit and strength training have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | CrossFit | Strength training |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | Free | Free |
Choose CrossFit if
- More social
- More competitive
- Livelier
Free to start, then about $150 a month.
Choose strength training if
- Easier to do alone
- No winners or losers
- More relaxing
Free to start, then about $40 a month.
What you'll need
- CrossFit: Free to start, then about $150 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Strength training: Barbell, Gym membership Full cost breakdown