The All-Encompassing Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit

Crossfit couple facing camera with hands on hips in crossfit gym
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: CrossFit can be super intimidating. Especially if it’s your first time. And you don’t know what to expect. So, we’ve put together the best online resources to create the ultimate beginner’s guide to CrossFit so that you have one place to go for everything you need to know.
From how the workouts work to the lingo thrown around to what the different moves are to the gear you might need, we have got the CrossFit knowledge hook-up for you! And, hey, even if you’re a CrossFit pro, you might find a few new tips or products that’ll change your WOD-loving world for the better. So chalk up those hands (don’t worry — you’ll get the 411 on chalk here in a bit) and get to it!
Your First CrossFit Class
Common CrossFit Workouts
CrossFit Workouts You Can Do at Home
Tips to Improve Your Wods
CrossFit Gear
- This Stuff Will Save Your Hands
- 7 CrossFitters Must-Haves
- Pretty Awesome Gloves
- Building a Home Gym
- Jump, Jump With the Right Jump Rope
- Chalk. All the Chalk
- Rep Your FBG-ness.
Staying Safe and Modifying During CrossFit
- Tips to Stay Injury-Free
- How to Foam Roll Like a Boss
- Always, Always Listen to Your Body
- CrossFit During Pregnancy
CrossFit Humor
- CrossFit vs. Yoga
- A Hilarious First CrossFit experience
- 11 Things That Are Completely Normal At CrossFit But Entirely Inappropriate Everywhere Else
CrossFit Inspiration
- Doing Your First Pull-Up
- Learn to Love Burpees
- Conquering Handstands and Handstand Push-Ups
- Embrace the Soreness
- Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number
CrossFit Nutrition (AKA Eating Like a Caveperson)
- Paleo Tips
- Taking the 30-Day Paleo Challenge
- Pros and Cons of Going Paleo
- Paleo Shopping List
- The Difference Between Paleo and Gluten-Free
- Paleo Recipes
Anything else you’d like to see in our Guide to CrossFit? Leave it in a comment and we’ll see what we can do! —Jenn
Comments
It really does seem like CrossFit is everywhere. It just keeps popping up in my life…I feel like I have to go try it . thanx for sharing 🙂
Thanks for all of the helpful resources! CrossFit is definitely intimidating if you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into. I’m excited to look through all of the resources you provided- thanks for including a section on nutrition!
good article i liked it a lot very helpful and informative
This is so comprehensive! I especially like the list of links at the end. Will be bookmarking those 🙂
If you need some help choosing CrossFit shoes, my partner and I created this guide to help other CrossFit beginners. Hope you like and would love some feedback: fitsort.com/best-crossfit-shoes-ultimate-guide/
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