What is Programming?
Programming refers to the actual design of the WODs and the workout program and plays a key role in CrossFit. A program that is built o...
What is Mobility?
Mobility refers to the capacity to move easily without placing unnecessary stress on the body. Mobility training can help to improve range...
What is Scaling?
CrossFit WODs are typically programmed as Rx’d (as prescribed). Scaling a WOD allows any athlete to complete the same workout, irrespective...
What is a Chipper?
Chipper refers to a workout that combines a variety of exercises into a long round that is only completed once. Typically, the repetition...
What is RFT?
RFT is an abbreviation for Rounds For Time and is a common style of WOD found in CrossFit programming. It can be found in the title/heading of ...
What is EMOM?
EMOM is an abbreviation for Every Minute On the Minute and is a common type of workout found in CrossFit WODs.
It is included in the title...
What does Rx mean?
Originally, Rx meant 'prescription'. CrossFit borrowed that meaning and began using the term Rx to notate when a workout was “as prescrib...
What is AMRAP?
AMRAP is an abbreviation for As Many Repetitions/Rounds As Possible and is a common style of workout found in CrossFit programming. It will b...
What are Monostructural Movements?
Monostructural Movements refer to exercises that involve only one movement like running, biking, rowing, jump rope, or sw...
What is a Kip (or Kipping)?
A Kip is a powerful hip and core movement that generates momentum.
It is most famous in the Kipping pull-up, but can also be...
