CrossFit
Coached, high-intensity group workouts mixing weights, gymnastics and cardio.
CrossFit
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $150
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- There's a real game to win.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
Heads upHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurtLoud
What it feels like
CrossFitAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$150The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$1,800About $9 an hour at 4 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book an intro session and do a short scaled workout with a coach.
1 hour or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does CrossFit cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $150 a month once you are going.
How much time does CrossFit take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do CrossFit?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is CrossFit good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book an intro session and do a short scaled workout with a coach.
Do I need other people for CrossFit?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.