Things to Know about CrossFit Before Starting

The former CFO and COO of Phusion Projects, Christopher J. Henneforth now serves as the co-founder and chief financial officer of Omnia Medical. Outside of handling all day-to-day finance activities at the company, Christopher J. Henneforth is committed to fitness and is a passionate CrossFit advocate hoping to reach the CrossFit Games in 2024.

Here are several things that you should know about CrossFit before getting started with the sport:

It’s for everyone.
CrossFit incorporates many types of workouts and exercises. This not only keeps it from becoming boring, but also means there is something for everyone in the sport.

You don’t have to be athletic.
Whether you’ve always loved working out or not, CrossFit can work for you. You don’t have to be fit before starting CrossFit. There is no competition with other people at CrossFit gyms. Rather, you simply focus on competing with yourself to improve your own skills.

The gyms are unique.
Not every CrossFit gym (or “box”) is alike. Some boxes fit better for some than others. Before getting into CrossFit, visit different boxes and get an idea of the culture and space of each gym. If one doesn’t fit, try a different one.

You’ll make great friends.
Part of what sets CrossFit apart from other fitness routines is the heavy emphasis it places on culture and community. You’ll find a workout family when you find the right box, and will likely become friends with some of the people at your gym.