Every CrossFit workout is inspired and put together from the strengthening programmes practised across various sports. A typical workout includes movements like skipping, rowing, running, or shimmying up a rope. Weightlifting movements include deadlifts and squats using barbells, kettlebell swings and tire flips. Common CrossFit bodyweight exercises are air squats, burpees, handstand push-ups, and lunges. That¿s only a brief list. Sounds tough? It¿s meant to be, say the folks at CrossFit!

Most gyms licensed by CrossFit Inc. are located in the USA, but growing demand for this fitness program now translates into a worldwide footprint of over 5,000 CrossFit affiliates. For those who don¿t have access to a CrossFit affiliate, the company offers WOD, their Workout of the Day that is posted on the company website. CrossFit claims that training with their workout, combined with eating and sleeping right, is a sure way to fat loss, lean muscle gain and, of course, a huge increase in energy and wellbeing. Fitness education, in fact, is an integral part of Crossfit¿s philosophy.
 
In addition to WOD, there are the CrossFit Games that celebrate the ¿Fittest Man and Woman on Earth¿. As the event¿s popularity has soared, so has sponsorship money; this year¿s prize money from Reebok is a handsome R2,847,350.93. Participants must perform unfamiliar workouts. Often, surprise elements are thrown in to test their readiness for any contingency.

CrossFit also organises training seminars worldwide and publishes websites offering free content on fitness. The Web-based CrossFit Journal publishes information on a range of topics from exercise techniques and nutrition to health, fitness equipment and other related issues, besides being an interactive forum for top athletes, coaches and anyone interested in being fit.