What’s the Workout Of the Day like?
CrossFit is ‘constantly varied functional movement performed at (your) relative high intensity’. We keep your interest and curiosity levels high in anticipation of the workouts; training is always different and challenges you in differing ways. One day the workout may play to your strengths and the next may include some of your work-ons. CrossFit is a fitness journey where you are always learning and improving. You can read more about CrossFit’s definition of fitness and some of the exercises you are likely to experience in our programming by visiting the ‘About CrossFit’ section of our website.
When you arrive for a workout you should warm up and stretch until the coach begins the session. The coach will brief the workout of the day (WOD), and ensure everyone is set up with exercise progressions that suit their current capabilities. The skills training component will thoroughly prepare your body for the workout to follow. We also allow time for a cool-down session after each workout. You will enjoy the combination of personal attention and social interaction that CrossFit Auckland provides.
What if I can’t perform a certain exercise?
We will instruct you how to perform a modified version of the exercise as an alternative. This will develop the required strength and skill progressing you toward the prescribed exercise.
Can I bring a buddy?
Yes, if you have a friend who is considering CrossFit Auckland membership, we offer a free teaser workout on Saturdays at 8am. Your buddy will need to sign a waiver upon arriving. Be sure they come prepared with the necessary items. If you like, you can also book in with them for free.
Register through our Class Timetable – click the Sign Up Now button next to the CrossFit Teaser class.
What do I need to bring?
You’ll need water, a towel, and running or cross training shoes, if you have flat training shoes we will use these regularly, wear comfortable training clothes.
Some members also choose to wear training gloves, or tape their hands for workouts with a high volume of repetitions for exercises such as pull-ups which cause friction on the hands.
How do I book classes?
You book classes through the online timetable. The system allows you to book as many classes per week as specified by your membership type ie. two, three, unlimited. You can make single or recurring advance bookings.
What if I can’t make a session I booked?
All you need to do is early cancel (24hrs+) your session online and rebook into the workout of your choice in the same week. Unused weekly sessions are not held in credit or refunded. We appreciate members canceling whether early or late if they are not able to attend a session they have booked.
Who can/should attend?
CrossFit is designed to cater for all fitness levels, sizes and ages. You don’t have to be fit to start; you join to get fit. Our youngest participant to date has been 11, and our eldest 60. Visit the CrossFit Teens & Kids page for information about CrossFit for young people.
This programme is not suitable for those with a condition or injury that would put themselves or others at risk of harm during the course of a training session. If in doubt consult your GP or specialist for a full medical screening prior to commencing any exercise routine.
How do you measure results?
Our assessments are based upon a series of Bench Mark Workouts that are randomly repeated over time. It is highly motivating to see weekly evidence of your ongoing progress and development in WODs as you become stronger and more proficient at various exercises.
We encourage members to keep a training logbook to track your daily workouts. You will definitely feel and see the results fast. Looking back to where you started and seeing how far you’ve progressed is very rewarding. We’re big on recording data – it never lies!
You can also purchase private sessions for skin fold and girth measurements which provide feedback about your fat loss and body composition changes at 8 sites. (We do not encourage weight on scales as a measure of these results).
What about Nutrition?
Great nutrition is paramount to achieving wellness, and having ample energy to attack your workouts and life in general. Nutrition is a primary tool for achieving and maintaining your ideal and healthy weight.
There is so much conflicting dietary information available to us these days, and finding the right choices and balance can sometimes feel daunting. You can find some ‘gold’ amongst the simple information and tips on our CrossFit Auckland Nutrition page; as well as contact details for our consulting Nutritionist – Julianne Taylor. Julianne can work with you one-on-one to tailor nutrition to both you and your families needs and preferences. Julianne is a registered nurse, with a post graduate nutrition science qualification, and specializes in the Zone Diet (highly endorsed by us and CrossFit in general) as well as Paelo nutrition.
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