Crossfit CrossFit Affiliate Operations and Community Standards 2

Question 1

What does 'scalability' mean in the context of a CrossFit affiliate class?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting loads, movements, and volume so athletes of all fitness levels can safely participate in the same workout

Answer

Scalability allows every athlete to complete the workout stimulus safely by modifying load, range of motion, or movement substitution.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key characteristic of functional movements emphasized in CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

They are natural, multi-joint movements that move large loads over long distances quickly

Answer

Functional movements are compound, natural movements that mirror real-world activity and can express high power output.

Question 3

What is the role of the whiteboard in a CrossFit class?

Accepted Answer

Communicating the workout of the day (WOD), scoring method, and scaling options to athletes

Answer

The whiteboard is a communication tool used to display the WOD, scoring criteria, and scaling options so athletes can prepare and track results.

Question 4

Why is logging workout scores important in a CrossFit affiliate?

Accepted Answer

It allows athletes to track progress over time by comparing performance on benchmark workouts

Answer

Tracking scores on repeated benchmark workouts provides measurable, observable data on an athlete's progress over time.

Question 5

What is a 'benchmark workout' (or 'Girl WOD') used for in CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

A standardized workout used as a measurable test to track fitness progress over time

Answer

Benchmark workouts like Fran, Helen, and Cindy are standardized tests used to measure and compare fitness levels over time.

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