CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program. The goal of CrossFit is to get you stronger and fitter in a wide variety of ways, not just one or two. It is effective, efficient and safe, and for absolutely anybody! The phrase “General Physical Preparedness” (GPP) is often used to describe this goal. Prepared for any physical task that life throws at you – at work, playing sport, playing with your kids, moving house, running for a bus, accidentally signing up for a half-marathon… Not knowing in advance what all the requirements of life might be, it’s important to be able to do practically anything, and do it well! CrossFit achieves this with the following prescription: Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, executed at High Intensity. The appropriate application of each of these three components is critical to maximising your GPP, your overall strength and conditioning, your ‘fitness’. They will be explored in greater...Read more

The Travelling CrossFitter travels for many reasons. Not least of which is to vacation/holiday with family or friends. Whatever the nature of the travel, be it relaxed or otherwise, there can often be a burning desire to continue to train while “on the road”.   Many affiliates have their own guidelines or rules to follow when it comes to accepting drop-ins (technical term for the travelling CrossFitter). Many affiliates will even have a section on their web site dedicated to Drop-ins. Outlining how to sign up and “drop-in”. After travelling throughout the United States, Europe, New Zealand and indeed my home country, Australia, it is as become overwhelmingly clear that the general theme among CrossFit affiliates is that of acceptance and general open arms towards drop-ins. That being said I believe there are a few Do’s and Don’ts that should generally be followed by both the “drop-in” athlete and the affiliate...Read more

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