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Fortem Talk: What Is CrossFit? Understanding the Method Behind the Movement ⎸ Ep. 5
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What actually is CrossFit, and why does it work? In this episode of Fortem Talk, Nick and Josh kick off a new series by going back to the foundations: the original definition of CrossFit — constantly varied, functional movements, performed at high intensity. We break it down piece by piece and talk about:
- Why the early days of CrossFit were so different from today
- The meaning behind each part of the definition (and why it matters)
- How the culture around CrossFit has shifted over the years
- What relative intensity really means (and how it changes everything)
- Why trusting the methodology (and your coaches) leads to better results
Whether you’ve been doing CrossFit for years or still aren’t quite sure what it is, this episode will help you gain confidence in the methodology and get more out of your training.
