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CrossFit Foundations
The nine foundational movements, methodology, and programming.
A working introduction to CrossFit as a coach or serious athlete — the nine foundational movements, energy systems, class programming, and how to scale for anyone in the room.
120 min 4 chapters
Curriculum
01
The Methodology
Define CrossFit, its fitness model, and its training theory.
- What is fitness?
- The sickness-wellness-fitness continuum
- Constantly varied, high-intensity, functional
02
The Nine Foundational Movements
Teach and scale the squat, press, and deadlift families.
- Air squat, front squat, overhead squat
- Shoulder press, push press, push jerk
- Deadlift, sumo deadlift high pull, medicine-ball clean
03
Programming a Class
Design a WOD that trains fitness and finishes on time.
- Energy systems and time domains
- Weekly template planning
- Scaling for everyone
04
Coaching the Room
Teach, see, correct — the coaching craft under a clock.
- Teach, see, correct
- Cueing that lands
- Safety and injury flags
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