If you’re new to or curious about CrossFit, you might be wondering how often you should work out. Here's what to take into account.
Read MoreHow Often Should I Do CrossFit?LEARNING LIBRARY
Since 2001, CrossFit has provided free educational resources to empower people to own their fitness and health. These resources include
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- healthy meal ideas
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- lecture series and educational content on health topics such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, Parkinson’s disease, and training CrossFit during pregnancy and postpartum.
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