CrossFit Jackson

Upcoming fundamentals class on May 19-20 is now full! We will be having our next fundamentals class on June 9-10. Read below for more details.

If you’ve been thinking about trying CrossFit or waiting until the perfect opportunity, now’s the time! Don’t wait! You’ll be with other brand new crossfitters and great trainers who will build you up and get you ready to join our regular classes.

Over a few hours you will learn all of the fundamental movements needed to safely and effectively perform CrossFit workouts. Our Fundamentals class is designed to go over each movement in a slower and more detail oriented pace than a normal CrossFit class allowing for more instructional time and personal attention by coaches.

It is our experience that new entrants into our CrossFit program- regardless of fitness level, require a great deal of attention and coaching to become comfortable with the CrossFit movements & philosophies.  It is very difficult for our trainers to coach 10 members in fast paced group workouts and also provide full attention to new folks at the same time. Coming into one of our regular CrossFit classes unprepared could be a recipe for injury, frustration, misunderstood concepts, or a combination of all.

You can think of Fundamentals as almost a “boot camp” for CrossFit.  This is a requirement for all inexperienced CrossFitters – regardless of fitness level or athletic background. Think of CrossFit like any other sport.  You wouldn’t expect to attend a black belt jiu-jitsu class with no prior training in that sport would you? Just the same, if you can’t deadlift safely, squat safely and with efficacy, don’t know the difference between a shoulder press and a push press or don’t have a good understanding of gymnastic basics, you are not ready to jump into a regular CrossFit session.

By no means is our Fundamentals course a watered down version of CrossFit.  Each session, you will be given information on the aims & prescriptions or the CrossFit program. After a proper warm-up, there will be a skill session and then a wod (workout of the day) to hammer home the skills that you have learned that day.  As the Fundamentals program is a progressive one, these workouts may also contain skills learned in prior sessions.  It is imperative that you attend all sessions possible.  

A little worried about your fitness level?  Don’t be.  One of the beautiful things about CrossFit is its infinite scalability. You will be taught in the fundamentals classes how to properly scale our workouts to fit within your personal level. If scaling is not an issue for you, then you will be challenged with these workouts as they are prescribed with the fittest of athletes in mind. 

You’ve already taken some time to read what we are about. Our program can produce remarkable results and is scalable to suit all fitness levels. Maybe you’re just not sure you believe it, or not sure you will “fit in” once you get to the facility. That’s perfectly understandable, and you are not the only one who has felt that way. It’s really easy to get started. No matter your fitness level or background, all that is absolutely necessary to start training is an open mind and a commitment to the program.

If you are not sure about trying CrossFit and want to see what it is all about first – feel free to come in and try one of our classes.  This is free, and there is no pressure to do anything beyond that.  We do ask that you sign up via email or phone call prior to attending.

Upon completion of the Fundamentals course, participants are welcome to come join us for a FREE WEEK. Nothing we say will make much sense until you do it. However, if you don’t try it, you could be missing something that could be life-changing.

If after the fundamentals course and free week you decide you want to become a member and join the regular classes you can check out the fees and class times we have available. If you decided after the course that it’s not for you, you’re not commited and are only out $50. I can only imagine you’ll be hooked after day 1!

We have athletes, grandparents, students, military, doctors, short people, tall people, tiny people, overweight people. You will be welcomed at CrossFit Jackson by everyone; it’s a community where you will fit in if you’re pursuing fitness. Don’t wait.

If you have any questions about this course or coming in for your free introductory workout to try it out, shoot us an email at crossfitjackson@gmail.com.

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR THE FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

In order to start taking group classes you need to learn the fundamentals of CrossFit. The way to do this is through our CrossFit Fundamentals class. CrossFit Fundamentals is comprised of 3-4 hours of information, skill development and training. CrossFit Fundamentals is taught in a group setting that is fun and effective. CrossFit Fundamentals is a one time fee of $50. In order to participate in daily classes you must have either completed our CrossFit Fundamentals, be CrossFit level 1 certified, or have completed a similar course at another CrossFit affiliate. While this may seem a little overboard to some, this ensures that everyone starts with a similar base of knowledge. After completing our CrossFit Fundamentals class you will be able to perform the workouts confidently, safely, and effectively. This will allow you to focus on your performance during daily workouts instead of wondering how to perform a correct air squat or how to setup your rower.

Regardless of your current fitness ability and understanding, expect to learn.  Expect to have a tough, but short work out that might give you a little reality check on your fitness level.  Expect to see a lot of smiling faces who will likely approach you and ask your name. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. It is recommended that you bring something to take a few notes on.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at crossfitjackson@gmail.com. Like us on facebook for additional information, pictures, etc. We look forward to doing 2012 with you!

OUR NEXT FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

If you’re interested in joining our next group for the Fundamentals course, call or email us!

We have our next fundamentals courses scheduled over the weekends of May 19-20 (full) and June 9-10. Part one will be Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00. Part two will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00-4:30. It is required that you get both sessions in prior to joining our regular classes. We really look forward to working with you. Give us a call or shoot us an email if you’re interested in a slot in this class.

For May’s class only, Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, we are offering 2 for the price of 1 to welcome you to our new location! That’s right, you and a friend or family member can both come to both days of fundamentals training and the following week for the price of $50! Don’t miss this deal!