Frequently Asked
What Is CrossFit?
We think this captures it pretty well:
“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
Wikipedia also has a good write-up:
“CrossFit is a strength and conditioning fitness methodology. Its stated goal is to create ‘the quintessential athlete: equal parts gymnast, Olympic weightlifter, sprinter, rower and 800 meter runner.’ Crossfit is not sport-specific and promotes broad and general overall physical fitness.”
I’m really out of shape — will this be too intense for me?
CrossFit is fast-paced and intense, but is also scalable to any ability level. We have clients who are very young, very old, underweight, and overweight. Whatever your fitness level, CrossFit can improve upon it. Most people see very fast results — you’ll be feeling stronger in no time!
If you’re hesitant about diving right in, try our On Ramp class — it’s particularly designed to help you get started.
Do I have to take a Foundations or Elements course before I can join CrossFit Virtuosity?
No, we don’t require you to take an introductory course before you can take classes at CFV. Read our Getting Started page for more information.
How do I join CrossFit Virtuosity?
See the Getting Started page.
What is the Brooklyn Barbell Club and how is it affiliated with CrossFit Virtuosity?
Our shiny new space at 221 North 8th Street is known as The Brooklyn Barbell Club. CrossFit Virtuosity and The Brooklyn Barbell Club are owned by the same people. All non-CrossFit Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, and Starting Strength intensive courses are run under the auspices of the BBC. All CFV classes are run from the BBC space, and CFV members get special rates on BBC courses. Make sense? If you’re still confused, just ask us to explain it better in person.
