If you’ve ever seen people doing pull ups then lifting weights then going for a run and thought, “That’s CrossFit — I could never do that!”.. .if so, you’re not alone. But the truth is, CrossFit isn’t just for athletes or super-fit people. It’s a strength and conditioning program designed to improve overall fitness for anyone, at any age, ability, or starting point. So What Actually Is CrossFit? At its core, CrossFit is a training program built around constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity . Let’s break that down: “Functional movements” are exercises that mimic real-life actions like squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and jumping. They make you stronger and more capable in everyday life. “Constantly varied” means you're not just repeating the same workout over and over again, you follow a structure progressive program that has variety to keep it interesting. “Performed at high intensity” simply m...