The CrossFit program is designed to be scaled. This makes it perfect for any committed individual, regardless of their current fitness level or experience. Thousands of athletes worldwide follow the workouts posted daily on the CrossFit HQ site and other CrossFit affiliate sites. They did not all begin as athletes. Many of them began their fitness journey with CrossFit, having had no prior experience with working out.
To scale our workouts, we simply decrease the weight, intensity, repetitions or rounds. Lifting 45 lbs may be too much for you; so try 25 lbs or an unweighted PVC pipe. If you can't run, then walk or use the Concept 2 rower. Instead of 20 push-ups, do 10, or two sets of 5. You get the idea! Scaling our workouts is easy, yet still effective. If you would like to try one of our workouts, but aren't sure how to scale it, we would be happy to help you figure it out. Drop us a line, or better yet, sign up for our Elements Course and we'll show you how to scale everything just for you!
Any ability level can start and beginners make progress very quickly. If you think you are too out of shape or not strong enough to start, think again! Click on the links below if you think CrossFit is out of your reach...if they can do it, you can too!
72 & Getting Younger Every Day
Click on the links below to discover how some of our common exercises can be scaled for you:
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