3. Acronyms &
AbbreviationsAMRAP As Many Reps/Rounds As Possible
BP Bench Press
BS Back Squat
BW Bodyweight
C&J Clean and Jerk
CFT CrossFit Total
DL Deadlift
DB Dumbells
FS Front Squat
GHD Glute-Ham Developer
GPP General Physical Preparedness
(Fitness)
HPC Hang Power Clean
HS Handstand
HSPU Handstand Push-ups
IF Intermittent Fasting
KB Kettlebell
K2E Knees to Elbows
METCON Metabolic Conditioning
MU Muscle Up
OH Overhead
OHS Overhead Squats
PC Power Clean
POOD Unit of measurement for kettlebells
PJ Push Jerk
PP Push Press
PU Pull Ups
Reps Repetitions
RM Repetition Maximum
RX Prescribed (Done with no modifications)
SDHP Sumo Deadlift High Pull
SET A set of repetitions
SJ Split Jerk
TABATA 8 Rounds 20 sec Work 10 sec Rest
T2B Toes to Bar
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5. CrossFit Diets
Recommended diet
- Protein being 30% of your caloric intake
- Low-glycemic carbohydrates being 40%
- 30% Fats, predominantly monounsaturated
- Calories set between .7 and 1.0 grams of protein per
pound of lean body mass (“Crossfit.com”, n.d.).
Clean eating
Paleo diet
Consume 19-35% protein, 35-45% low-glycemic
carbohydrates, high fiber intake, moderate to higher
fat intake, higher potassium , lower sodium, and higher
intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and plant
phytochemicals (Cordain, 2013).