of physical fitness and knowing how to properly execute each exercise. Consult- ing with a coach can help; be sure to ask for credentials and references, including education and experience in sports sci- ence and conditioning.


Glassman also suggests visiting one of 5,000 CrossFit affiliates world- wide; warehouse-like facilities that are unlike traditional fitness centers in that they don’t have lots of machines. Instead, the only equipment available is what’s necessary for conducting WODs. Workouts are completed in groups, with participants usually performing the same exercises, directed by a CrossFit coach trained to observe individual technique.


Because athletes like to compete


with themselves and others, they can post their personal bests for each WOD on the CrossFit website.


Injury Risk Professor Henry N. Williford, EdD, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and department head of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Auburn University at Mont- gomery, cautions, “Make sure the staff at a CrossFit affiliate is appropriately trained to deal with emergencies; at a minimum, they should be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.” Let the coach know of any discomfort or pain during a work- out.


As an intense workout progresses,


many CrossFit exercises can be performed as one is becoming increasingly tired, increasing the risk of injury to a joint or muscle. Beginners, seniors and anyone out of shape or with a previous injury or health condition needs to take additional precautions; basic guidelines for physical activity are published by the American College of Sports Medicine at Tinyurl.com/ BasicExerciseGuidelines. It’s important to start slow and


gradually increase the intensity of workouts. “Personal safety is always a major factor that must to be considered when selecting any exercise regimen,” remarks Williford.


Requirements for starting to prac-


tice CrossFit exercises include a base level of sufficient physical strength


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