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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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