What is CrossFit

CrossFit is the method of fitness that uses constantly varied, functional movements, performed at relative high intensity, for various lengths of time.

The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for the elderly, cage fighters, military, and service personnel. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs.

Here at CrossFit Owasso we work on building your proficiency at the 10 general physical skills.

1.       Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance - The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.

2.       Stamina - The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.

3.       Strength - The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.

4.       Flexibility - the ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.

5.       Power - The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.

6.       Speed - The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.

7.       Coordination - The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.

8.       Agility - The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.

9.       Balance - The ability to control the placement of the body’s center of gravity in relation to its support base.

10.   Accuracy - The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

Below is a quote that we feel summarizes the CrossFit attitude.

“CrossFit is a cult, or a fitness movement, and possibly a sport. It could be all three, or if you throw in a lifestyle, all four. An all-encompassing open-source fitness movement involving gymnastics, Olympic lifting, aerobic work, and if the mood is right, whatever coach feels like putting on the website as the workout of the day. It is all done very quickly, and with great intensity, and if you are not prepared, it will kindly help you remember what you had for lunch by forcibly reintroducing it to you. If that doesn’t happen, then you will likely end up on the floor praying for oxygen.” — Spencer Hall