What are the main components of a CrossFit class?

In a typical CrossFit class, the main components include a structured warm-up, the primary workout session, and a cool down.

The warm-up is essential as it prepares the body for the intensity of the workout to follow, reducing the risk of injury and improving performance. It typically includes general movements that increase heart rate and mobilize the joints, ensuring athletes are physically ready to engage in more strenuous activity.

Following the warm-up, the workout itself focuses on high-intensity functional movements performed at a high intensity. The nature of CrossFit workouts, often known as WODs (Workouts of the Day), is to challenge fitness across multiple domains, including strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Finally, the cool down is a critical component that often includes stretching and lower intensity movements, which helps to gradually reduce heart rate and aid in recovery. It also allows participants to reflect on their performance and prepare for the next session.

While other components like skill work or assessments may be incorporated into a class at times, the foundational structure of a CrossFit class remains centered around the sequence of warm-up, workout, and cool down for an effective training experience.