Incorporates elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman, running, rowing and other exercises. It increases the work capacity by combining power and speed. WODs
First gym opened was in San Diego, by 2005 there was 13 gyms. Now 10000 affiliate gyms are open and half of which are in the United States. Greg Glassman is now the only owner of Crossfit Inc. UAE has 22 affiliate Crossfit boxes.
Designed to measure improvements
Named after heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty