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127-481: CrossFit is promoted as both a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport, incorporating elements from high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Olympic weightlifting , plyometrics , powerlifting , gymnastics , kettlebell lifting , calisthenics , strongman , and other exercises. CrossFit presents its training program as one that can best prepare its trainees for any physical contingency, preparing them for what may be "unknown" and "unknowable". It

254-409: A corporation , LLCs are required to register in the states they are "conducting (or transacting) business". Each state has different standards and rules defining what "transacting business" means, and as a consequence, navigating what is required can be quite confusing for small business owners. Simply forming an LLC in any state may not be enough to meet legal requirements, and specifically, if an LLC

381-437: A " shareholder ". Additionally, ownership in an LLC is represented by a "membership interest" or an "LLC interest" (sometimes measured in "membership units" or just "units" and at other times simply stated only as percentages ), rather than represented by " shares of stock " or just "shares" (with ownership measured by the number of shares held by each shareholder). Similarly, when issued in physical rather than electronic form,

508-499: A "rower's high" in crew , through the increased biosynthesis of at least three euphoriant neurochemicals: anandamide (an endocannabinoid ), β-endorphin (an endogenous opioid ), and phenethylamine (a trace amine and amphetamine analog). Supervised aerobic exercise without a risk of re-injury (falling, getting hit on the head) is prescribed as treatment for acute concussion. Some exercise interventions may also prevent sport-related concussion. Preliminary evidence from

635-677: A 2012 review indicated that physical training for up to four months may increase sleep quality in adults over 40 years of age. A 2010 review suggested that exercise generally improved sleep for most people, and may help with insomnia , but there is insufficient evidence to draw detailed conclusions about the relationship between exercise and sleep. A 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that exercise can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia. One 2013 study found that exercising improved sexual arousal problems related to antidepressant use. People who participate in physical exercise experience increased cardiovascular fitness. There

762-416: A 29% decreased incidence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), but studies of marathon runners found that their prolonged high-intensity exercise was associated with an increased risk of infection occurrence. However, another study did not find the effect. Immune cell functions are impaired following acute sessions of prolonged, high-intensity exercise, and some studies have found that athletes are at

889-557: A WOD of 10–30 minutes, and a cool-down/stretching/recovery session. Some gyms also have a strength-focused movement prior to the WOD, or a skill development segment. CrossFit, however, encourages most athletes to prioritize intensity over supplemental strength training or additional programming. Performance on each WOD may be scored and/or ranked to encourage competition and to track individual progress. Some affiliates offer additional classes, such as Olympic weightlifting, that are not centered on

1016-565: A WOD. Many offer on-ramp or introductory courses for beginners to teach the fundamental movements of CrossFit. Affiliates may also offer diet advice to their members following CrossFit's nutrition recommendations, adopting paleo , keto and/or zone diets, or counting macros. CrossFit gyms use equipment from multiple disciplines, including barbells , dumbbells , gymnastics rings, rope climbs, pull-up bars, jump ropes, kettlebells , medicine balls , plyo boxes, resistance bands, rowing machines , exercise bikes , SkiErg , and various mats. CrossFit

1143-499: A breakdown of muscle from extreme exertion. CrossFit, meaning cross-discipline fitness, was first conceived as a company in 1996 as Cross-Fit . Greg Glassman, a former gymnast, created his first CrossFit-style workout when he was 16 by combining elements of gymnastics with weightlifting. The workout he created was called Fran that added thrusters (a combination of front squat and push press ) to pull-ups . Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai incorporated CrossFit, Inc. in 2000. They opened

1270-454: A business formed as an LLC rather than a corporation. An LLC with either single or multiple members may elect to be taxed as a corporation through the filing of IRS Form 8832. After electing corporate tax status, an LLC may further elect to be treated as a regular C corporation (taxation of the entity's income prior to any dividends or distributions to the members and then taxation of the dividends or distributions once received as income by

1397-561: A contrarian, insurgent movement that questions conventional fitness wisdom. Other specialized adaptations include programs for pregnant women, seniors, and military special operations candidates. CrossFit makes use of a virtual community internet model. Many independent companies have been set up to provide online services including training programs for CrossFit communities, such as Mayhem , Linchpin, HWPO , PRVN , CompTrain and GoWOD, while other companies supply equipment and apparel such as Rogue Fitness and NoBull . CrossFit also organizes

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1524-469: A criticized Zoom call with CrossFit gym owners where he propounded conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and claimed that George Floyd had been killed as part of an elaborate cover-up of counterfeiting unrelated to racism. On June 9, 2020, Glassman resigned as CEO then two weeks later announced he had put the company up for sale. Physical exercise Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health . which

1651-478: A document evidencing ownership rights in an LLC is called a "membership certificate" rather than a "stock certificate." In the absence of express statutory guidance, most American courts have held that LLC members are subject to the same common law alter ego piercing theories as corporate shareholders. However, it is more difficult to pierce the LLC veil because LLCs do not have many formalities to maintain. As long as

1778-436: A finding that CrossFit, Inc. said was based on scientific errors and material from retracted or misrepresented studies. Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a condition that can affect athletes in many sports especially endurance sports such as marathon running and triathlon , and athletes who perform high volume of exercise movements involving eccentric contraction or intense exercises when in excessive fatigue, particularly when

1905-827: A general level of fitness, rather than only excelling in any single activity. The workout in CrossFit is referred to as WOD for "Workout of the Day". Every WOD may be a mix of movements from one or more of the three different modalities: monostructural/metabolic conditioning ("metcon"), weightlifting, and gymnastics. Examples of movements from gymnastics include: pull-up , muscle-up , box-jump , lunge , handstand push-up , and rope-climb ; examples from cardio/metcon include: running, cycling, double under , and rowing; and examples from weightlifting include deadlifts , back squat , snatch , clean and jerk , thrusters, dumbbell push press , wall ball , and kettlebell swing. A WOD can have

2032-521: A general physical preparedness required for any sport can be achieved. Crossfit focuses on functional movements , movements it considers natural and essential with real-life application. It advocates training with high intensity, believing that such training can achieve the desired result quicker, that increasing weights when lifting can help build strength, while Increasing the repetitions of movements can improve stamina and endurance. It also believes that physical training should be varied regularly to achieve

2159-602: A gym in Santa Cruz, California in 2001 and posted their workouts on the Internet for their clients, and these workouts were then quickly adopted by individuals in the police, military, firefighting services. Those who used Glassman's internet postings expressed an interest in officially incorporating his workouts into their training regimen, and the first affiliated gym (known as 'box'), CrossFit North in Seattle, Washington ,

2286-560: A healthy BMI . Parents can promote physical activity by modelling healthy levels of physical activity or by encouraging physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day. Implementing physical exercise in the school system and ensuring an environment in which children can reduce barriers to maintain

2413-429: A healthy lifestyle is essential. The European Commission 's Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) has dedicated programs and funds for Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) projects within its Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ program, as research showed that too many Europeans are not physically active enough. Financing is available for increased collaboration between players active in this field across

2540-468: A higher risk for infections. Studies have shown that strenuous stress for long durations, such as training for a marathon, can suppress the immune system by decreasing the concentration of lymphocytes. The immune systems of athletes and nonathletes are generally similar. Athletes may have a slightly elevated natural killer cell count and cytolytic action, but these are unlikely to be clinically significant. Vitamin C supplementation has been associated with

2667-562: A lawsuit against the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) for publishing this study, alleging the data was false and "intended to scare participants away from CrossFit." The NSCA denies CrossFit, Inc.'s allegations but issued an erratum acknowledging that the injury data were incorrect. In September 2016, the District Court ruled in favor of CrossFit as the injury data were found to be false, but not that

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2794-512: A lower incidence of upper respiratory tract infections in marathon runners. Biomarkers of inflammation such as C-reactive protein , which are associated with chronic diseases, are reduced in active individuals relative to sedentary individuals, and the positive effects of exercise may be due to its anti-inflammatory effects. In individuals with heart disease, exercise interventions lower blood levels of fibrinogen and C-reactive protein, an important cardiovascular risk marker. The depression in

2921-524: A myocardial infarction, survivors who changed their lifestyle to include regular exercise had higher survival rates. Sedentary people are most at risk for mortality from cardiovascular and all other causes. According to the American Heart Association , exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Some have suggested that increases in physical exercise might decrease healthcare costs, increase

3048-510: A number of movements, and each movement is typically performed with a certain number of repetitions; for example, a WOD called Fran has two movements: thrusters and pull-ups, and each of these are performed 21 times, followed by further rounds of 15 and 9 repetitions. The duration and content of the WOD is not fixed and varied daily. WODs are often given specific names and some are considered benchmark WODs, for example, "Fran", "Grace", and "Helen" from "The Girls" workouts, A WOD called " Murph " from

3175-500: A parody video to their Facebook page of Jesus , featuring concepts such as the "Holy Trinity of exercise". Yasmine Hafiz wrote in The Huffington Post that some "viewers are outraged at the disrespectful use of a Christian symbol", with one user asking "on what planet is it comical or encouraged to mock someones belief?" In June 2018, CrossFit fired its chief knowledge officer , Russell Berger, after Berger wrote about

3302-558: A personal liability in cases where distributions to members render the LLC insolvent. The first state to enact a law authorizing the creation of limited liability companies was Wyoming in 1977. The law was a project of the Hamilton Brothers Oil Company , which sought to organize its business in the United States with liability and tax advantages similar to those it had obtained in Panama . From 1960 to 1997,

3429-540: A population's level of physical activity. Studies to determine the effectiveness of these types of programs need to be interpreted cautiously as the results vary. There is some evidence that certain types of exercise programmes for older adults, such as those involving gait, balance, co-ordination and functional tasks, can improve balance. Following progressive resistance training, older adults also respond with improved physical function. Brief interventions promoting physical activity may be cost-effective, however this evidence

3556-522: A positive correlation to childhood physical activity and fitness levels, while less proficiency in motor skills results in a more sedentary lifestyle. The type and intensity of physical activity performed may have an effect on a person's fitness level. There is some weak evidence that high-intensity interval training may improve a person's VO2 max slightly more than lower intensity endurance training. However, unscientific fitness methods could lead to sports injuries. The beneficial effect of exercise on

3683-519: A review article in the Journal of Sports Rehabilitation found that "the risk of injury from participation in CrossFit is comparable to or lower than some common forms of exercise or strength training ". Its health benefits and injury rates are determined to be similar to other exercise programs. There are also concerns that its methodology may cause exertional rhabdomyolysis , a possible life-threatening condition also found in other sports, resulting from

3810-416: A similar entity called a professional limited liability company ( PLLC ). An LLC is a hybrid legal entity having certain characteristics of both a corporation and a partnership or sole proprietorship (depending on how many owners there are). An LLC is a type of unincorporated association , distinct from a corporation. The primary characteristic an LLC shares with a corporation is limited liability , and

3937-721: A single exercise session and persistent effects on cognition following consistent exercise over the course of several months. People who regularly perform an aerobic exercise (e.g., running, jogging , brisk walking, swimming, and cycling) have greater scores on neuropsychological function and performance tests that measure certain cognitive functions, such as attentional control , inhibitory control , cognitive flexibility , working memory updating and capacity, declarative memory , spatial memory , and information processing speed . Aerobic exercise has both short and long term effects on mood and emotional states by promoting positive affect , inhibiting negative affect , and decreasing

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4064-1190: A slight reduction in depression and reduction in fatigue. The neurobiological effects of physical exercise involve possible interrelated effects on brain structure, brain function, and cognition . Research in humans has demonstrated that consistent aerobic exercise (e.g., 30 minutes every day) may induce improvements in certain cognitive functions , neuroplasticity and behavioral plasticity ; some of these long-term effects may include increased neuron growth , increased neurological activity (e.g., c-Fos and BDNF signaling), improved stress coping, enhanced cognitive control of behavior , improved declarative , spatial , and working memory, and structural and functional improvements in brain structures and pathways associated with cognitive control and memory. The effects of exercise on cognition may affect academic performance in children and college students, improve adult productivity, preserve cognitive function in old age, preventing or treating certain neurological disorders , and improving overall quality of life . In healthy adults, aerobic exercise has been shown to induce transient effects on cognition after

4191-470: A wide variety of sports and training populations and argues that its critics have conflated CrossFit's high awareness of rhabdomyolysis with high risk. One CrossFit spokesman stated that "ESPN's report on the 53 deaths in US triathlons from 2007 to 2013 should have put the issue to rest." Since May 2005, CrossFit, Inc. has published several articles about rhabdomyolysis in the company's CrossFit Journal . Three of

4318-421: Is consistent with or below injury rates found in "general fitness training." An independent 2018 review of scientific literature also found that "injury rate with CrossFit was comparable to or lower than injury rates with Olympic weightlifting, distance running, military conditioning, track and field, rugby, or gymnastics." The review found that more men than women suffered from injuries in CrossFit, with injuries to

4445-478: Is currently insufficient evidence regarding the association between physical activity and mortality for survivors of other cancers." Evidence suggests that exercise may positively affect the quality of life in cancer survivors, including factors such as anxiety, self-esteem and emotional well-being. For people with cancer undergoing active treatment, exercise may also have positive effects on health-related quality of life, such as fatigue and physical functioning. This

4572-649: Is effective as an adjunct treatment (i.e., treatments that are used together) with antidepressant medication; the other two indicated that physical exercise has marked antidepressant effects and recommended the inclusion of physical activity as an adjunct treatment for mild–moderate depression and mental illness in general. A 2016 meta-analysis concluded that physical exercise improves overall quality of life in individuals with depression relative to controls. One systematic review noted that yoga may be effective in alleviating symptoms of prenatal depression . Another review asserted that evidence from clinical trials supports

4699-837: Is focused on "constantly varied high-intensity functional movement ," drawing on categories and exercises such as calisthenics, Olympic-style weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman-type events , plyometrics , bodyweight exercises , indoor rowing , aerobic exercise, running , and swimming . CrossFit has released a daily WOD for use by the general public since 2001. It also offers CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP) that gives detailed class plan such as warm-up, workout, scaling options and other resources to its affiliated gyms since 2021. Individuals and affiliated gyms may also create their own programming based on CrossFit's general methodology, or programming from independent companies. A 2014 statistical analysis showed that 50% of CrossFit participants were male and 50% were female. CrossFit methodology

4826-400: Is formed in one state, but the owner (or owners) are located in another state (or states), or an employee is located in another state, or the LLC's base of operations is located in another state, the LLC may need to register as a foreign LLC in the other states it is "transacting business". For U.S. federal income tax purposes, an LLC is treated by default as a pass-through entity. If there

4953-459: Is likely to be more pronounced with higher intensity exercise. Exercise may contribute to a reduction of cancer-related fatigue in survivors of breast cancer. Although there is only limited scientific evidence on the subject, people with cancer cachexia are encouraged to engage in physical exercise. Due to various factors, some individuals with cancer cachexia have a limited capacity for physical exercise. Compliance with prescribed exercise

5080-435: Is low in individuals with cachexia and clinical trials of exercise in this population often have high drop-out rates. There is low-quality evidence for an effect of aerobic physical exercises on anxiety and serious adverse events in adults with hematological malignancies . Aerobic physical exercise may result in little to no difference in the mortality, quality of life, or physical functioning. These exercises may result in

5207-505: Is one of the key physiological differences between elite athletes and the larger population. There is evidence that exercising in middle age may lead to better physical ability later in life. Early motor skills and development is also related to physical activity and performance later in life. Children who are more proficient with motor skills early on are more inclined to be physically active, and thus tend to perform well in sports and have better fitness levels. Early motor proficiency has

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5334-502: Is only one member in the company, the LLC is treated as a "disregarded entity" for tax purposes (unless another tax status is elected), and an individual owner would report the LLC's income or loss on Schedule C of his or her individual tax return. Thus, income from the LLC is taxed at the individual tax rates. The default tax status for LLCs with multiple members is as a partnership, which is required to report income and loss on IRS Form 1065. Under partnership tax treatment, each member of

5461-480: Is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system , prevent injuries, hone athletic skills, improve health, or simply for enjoyment. Many people choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and improve well-being as well as mental health . In terms of health benefits, usually, 150minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week

5588-546: Is practiced by members in CrossFit-affiliated gyms , and by individuals who complete daily workouts (otherwise known as "WODs" or "Workouts of the Day"). Studies indicate that CrossFit can have positive effects on a number of physical fitness parameters and body composition, as well as on the mental state and social life of its participants. CrossFit, however, has been criticized for causing more injuries than other sporting activities such as weightlifting; although

5715-403: Is recommended for reducing the risk of health problems. At the same time, even doing a small amount of exercise is healthier than doing none. Only doing an hour and a quarter (11 minutes/day) of exercise could reduce the risk of early death, cardiovascular disease , stroke , and cancer . Physical exercises are generally grouped into three types, depending on the overall effect they have on

5842-584: Is relatively safe even when performed with poor technique, but it is safer and more effective when performed with good technique." CrossFit, Inc. also says the risk of injury can be reduced by properly scaling and modifying workouts, a concept taught on its website and at the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Course. CrossFit supports this position by citing three academic surveys of CrossFit participants. These surveys calculated injury rates between 2.4 and 3.1 injuries per 1000 hours of training, which CrossFit argues

5969-493: Is released each week. Athletes have several days to complete the workout and submit their scores online, with either a video or validation by a CrossFit affiliate. Since the Open is available to any level of athlete, many affiliates encourage member participations. The Open has been described as the largest participatory sporting event in the world, and the number of worldwide participants reached 415,000 in 2018. From 2011 to 2018,

6096-422: Is seen in sedentary individuals who become moderately active. Studies have shown that since heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, regular exercise in aging women leads to healthier cardiovascular profiles. The most beneficial effects of physical activity on cardiovascular disease mortality can be attained through moderate-intensity activity (40–60% of maximal oxygen uptake, depending on age). After

6223-463: Is some level of concern about additional exposure to air pollution when exercising outdoors , especially near traffic. Resistance training and subsequent consumption of a protein-rich meal promotes muscle hypertrophy and gains in muscle strength by stimulating myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and inhibiting muscle protein breakdown (MPB). The stimulation of muscle protein synthesis by resistance training occurs via phosphorylation of

6350-486: Is the United States -specific form of a private limited company . It is a business structure that can combine the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation . An LLC is not a corporation under the laws of every state; it is a legal form of a company that provides limited liability to its owners in many jurisdictions. LLCs are well known for

6477-494: Is the introduction level, where participants attend a group weekend class, talk about the basic methodology and fundamentals of CrossFit, and learn how to conduct their classes. They go over techniques and how to adjust them for those who cannot perform them. After completing the Level One training course, one should be confident in conducting a class, scale workouts accordingly for athletes, and hold CrossFit to its standards. In

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6604-402: Is the only ethical thing to do." CrossFit, Inc. has been variously criticized and praised for its unorthodox approach to social media. This approach has included publishing articles and tweets about non-fitness topics (including politics, philosophy, and poetry) as well as directly interacting with other social media users and critics of the company's program. On June 4, 2014, CrossFit uploaded

6731-571: Is used by thousands of private affiliated gyms, fire departments, law-enforcement agencies, and military organizations, including the Royal Danish Life Guards , as well as by some U.S. and Canadian high school physical education teachers, high school and college sports teams, and the Miami Marlins . The rise of CrossFit has been attributed as the primary reason for the popularity of HIIT as a form of exercise when it reached

6858-458: Is weak and there are variations between studies. Environmental approaches appear promising: signs that encourage the use of stairs, as well as community campaigns, may increase exercise levels. The city of Bogotá , Colombia , for example, blocks off 113 kilometers (70 mi) of roads on Sundays and holidays to make it easier for its citizens to get exercise. Such pedestrian zones are part of an effort to combat chronic diseases and to maintain

6985-696: The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of around 20% of its gyms (around 25% in the US), and disaffiliations due to the Glassman controversy in 2020 further reduced the number of paid affiliations to 9,400 by early 2021. The number has since recovered to around 12,500 including non-paying affiliates (10,800 paying) by early 2022. Strong growth was observed in Europe, with France having the most CrossFit gyms outside of United States. Glassman obtained complete control over

7112-605: The CrossFit Games and its qualifying rounds such the Open. Participants in the Open pay a registration fee to compete. The total generated from all the revenue streams for CrossFit has been estimated to be around $ 100 million a year. The CrossFit Games, created and directed by Dave Castro until 2021, have been held every summer since 2007 . Athletes at the Games compete in workouts they learn about only hours beforehand, sometimes including surprise elements that are not part of

7239-548: The LGBT community on Twitter . Berger's tweet followed the closure of a CrossFit location in Indianapolis due to the backlash it faced after canceling a special LGBT Pride Month workout. Berger wrote on Twitter "As someone who personally believes celebrating 'pride' is a sin , I'd like to personally encourage #CrossFitInfiltrate for standing by their convictions and refusing to host an @indypride workout. The intolerance of

7366-477: The LGBTQ ideology toward any alternative views is mind-blowing." The tweet triggered angry responses denouncing Berger as a bigot and pressuring CEO Glassman for him to be fired; Berger was first placed on unpaid leave, but was later fired by Glassman, who publicly condemned Berger. In May 2019, CrossFit shuttered its Facebook and Instagram accounts, which had 3.1 million and 2.8 million followers respectively. On

7493-619: The master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis. Developing research has demonstrated that many of the benefits of exercise are mediated through the role of skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ. That is, contracting muscles release multiple substances known as myokines which promote the growth of new tissue, tissue repair, and multiple anti-inflammatory functions, which in turn reduce the risk of developing various inflammatory diseases. Exercise reduces levels of cortisol , which causes many health problems, both physical and mental. Endurance exercise before meals lowers blood glucose more than

7620-750: The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and subsequent activation of mTORC1 , which leads to protein biosynthesis in cellular ribosomes via phosphorylation of mTORC1's immediate targets (the p70S6 kinase and the translation repressor protein 4EBP1 ). The suppression of muscle protein breakdown following food consumption occurs primarily via increases in plasma insulin . Similarly, increased muscle protein synthesis (via activation of mTORC1) and suppressed muscle protein breakdown (via insulin-independent mechanisms) has also been shown to occur following ingestion of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid . Aerobic exercise induces mitochondrial biogenesis and an increased capacity for oxidative phosphorylation in

7747-411: The mitochondria of skeletal muscle, which is one mechanism by which aerobic exercise enhances submaximal endurance performance. These effects occur via an exercise-induced increase in the intracellular AMP : ATP ratio, thereby triggering the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) which subsequently phosphorylates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α (PGC-1α),

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7874-423: The systolic pressure to rise significantly, albeit transiently, during the performance of the exercise. Physical exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute to maintaining a healthy weight, regulating the digestive system, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing surgical risks, and strengthening

8001-401: The "Heroes" workouts has become more widely known and is performed outside of CrossFit. If the WOD is performed as written, it is referred to " Rx 'd" (for "as prescribed"). However, the intensity, volume, or movements of the WOD can be adjusted to suit the fitness level, experience, ability, physical limitations or time constraints of the participants, and this is called "scaling". In scaling,

8128-647: The Court issued 17 issues sanctions against the NSCA, writing that the organization did have a commercial motive to falsify the data, had published the false data knowingly to disparage CrossFit, and had misled the public with their erratum. CrossFit was awarded $ 74,000 in legal fees and allowed to continue investigating the NSCA. If the neutral-party analysis of the NSCA servers turns up any further misconduct, CrossFit may file an amended complaint for further sanctioning and compensation for lost revenue. On December 4, 2019, CrossFit

8255-415: The CrossFit name to affiliated gyms for an annual fee. The affiliation fee was set at US$ 3,000 a year from 2011, and stayed unchanged until 2024 when it was raised to $ 4,500. However, the affiliation fee is waived for those in law enforcement, military service, prisons, schools and universities. The affiliation model is distinct from a franchise , and CrossFit gyms have complete freedom in their operation once

8382-711: The Delaware Limited Liability Company Act provides that the managers and controlling members of a Delaware-domiciled limited liability company owe fiduciary duties of care and loyalty to the limited liability company and its members. Under the amendment (prompted by the Delaware Supreme Court's decision in Gatz Properties, LLC v. Auriga Capital Corp ), parties to an LLC remain free to expand, restrict, or eliminate fiduciary duties in their LLC agreements (subject to

8509-524: The EU and around the world, the promotion of HEPA in the EU and its partner countries, and the European Sports Week. The DG EAC regularly publishes a Eurobarometer on sport and physical activity. Worldwide there has been a large shift toward less physically demanding work. This has been accompanied by increasing use of mechanized transportation, a greater prevalence of labor-saving technology in

8636-554: The LLC and the members do not commingle funds, it is difficult to pierce the LLC veil. Membership interests in LLCs and partnership interests are also afforded a significant level of protection through the charging order mechanism. The charging order limits the creditor of a debtor-partner or a debtor-member to the debtor's share of distributions, without conferring on the creditor any voting or management rights. Limited liability company members may, in certain circumstances, also incur

8763-576: The LLC seriously and enacted their own LLC statutes. By 1996, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had LLC statutes. In 1995, the IRS came to the conclusion that the widespread enactment of LLC statutes had undermined the Kintner regulations, and in 1996 it promulgated new regulations establishing a so-called "check the box" (CTB) entity classification election system that went into effect throughout

8890-405: The LLC, as is the case for all partners of a partnership, annually receives a Form K-1 reporting the member's distributive share of the LLC's income or loss that is then reported on the member's individual income tax return. On the other hand, income from corporations is taxed twice: once at the corporate entity level and again when distributed to shareholders. Thus, more tax savings often result if

9017-608: The Level Four certificate, the highest level currently recognized by CrossFit, Inc., the coach must record several years as a Level Three and pass a test. The risk of injury associated with CrossFit training has been a controversial question since the program's popularity began to climb in the early 2000s. Critics have accused CrossFit, Inc. of using dangerous movements and inappropriate levels of intensity, and allowing underqualified individuals to become CrossFit trainers. In response to these criticisms, CrossFit, Inc. says, "CrossFit

9144-407: The NSCA was commercially motivated or that the publishing of the study was defamatory as the NSCA no longer stood behind the study. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research eventually retracted the paper in its July 2017 issue. In February 2017, CrossFit filed for sanctions against the NSCA after one of the NSCA's witnesses admitted to falsifying statements during deposition. In May 2017,

9271-522: The United States on January 1, 1997. LLCs are subject to fewer regulations than traditional corporations, and thus may allow members to create a more flexible management structure than is possible with other corporate forms. As long as the LLC remains within the confines of state law, the operating agreement is responsible for the flexibility the members of the LLC have in deciding how their LLC will be governed. State statutes typically provide automatic or "default" rules for how an LLC will be governed unless

9398-420: The United States, is sometimes different. When an LLC is formed, it is said to be "organized", not "incorporated" or "chartered", and its founding document is likewise known as its " articles of organization ", instead of its " articles of incorporation " or its "corporate charter". Internal operations of an LLC are further governed by its " operating agreement ". An owner of an LLC is called a "member", rather than

9525-485: The United States. Due to the international popularity of the sport and the universal standards of the movements, CrossFit has found a place among tourists looking for a familiar and challenging activity in a novel location. Whether looking for an option to continue their training while on travel or creating a travel itinerary with CrossFit activities and WODs at the center, the number and proliferation of CrossFit-affiliated gyms, or "boxes", make these experiences possible for

9652-457: The active tourist. Many boxes require little more than a nominal fee and liability waiver from the visiting athlete, or "drop-in", and some have even developed complete travel experiences to attract visitors. CrossFit Reykjavik, a box co-owned by the first repeat female CrossFit games champion , Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir (known internationally as Annie Thorisdottir), has partnered with Icelandic travel operators to offer excursions that include WODs at

9779-568: The articles are included in the CrossFit Manual provided to all prospective trainers. CrossFit, Inc. has also been criticized for having a "cavalier" attitude towards rhabdomyolysis by promoting a character known as "Uncle Rhabdo" (a cartoon clown dying dramatically—hooked up to a dialysis machine, with his kidneys and intestines falling on the floor). In response to this criticism, Greg Glassman stated, "We introduced (Uncle) Rhabdo because we're honest and believe that full disclosure of risk

9906-450: The benefits from exercise are achieved with around 3500 metabolic equivalent (MET) minutes per week, with diminishing returns at higher levels of activity. For example, climbing stairs 10 minutes, vacuuming 15 minutes, gardening 20 minutes, running 20 minutes, and walking or bicycling for transportation 25 minutes on a daily basis would together achieve about 3000 MET minutes a week. A lack of physical activity causes approximately 6% of

10033-804: The biological response to acute psychological stress . Aerobic exercise may affect both self-esteem and overall well-being (including sleep patterns) with consistent, long term participation. Regular aerobic exercise may improve symptoms associated with central nervous system disorders and may be used as adjunct therapy for these disorders. There is some evidence of exercise treatment efficacy for major depressive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . The American Academy of Neurology 's clinical practice guideline for mild cognitive impairment indicates that clinicians should recommend regular exercise (two times per week) to individuals who have been diagnosed with these conditions. Some preclinical evidence and emerging clinical evidence supports

10160-651: The burden of disease from coronary heart disease, 7% of type 2 diabetes, 10% of breast cancer, and 10% of colon cancer worldwide. Overall, physical inactivity causes 9% of premature mortality worldwide. The American-British writer Bill Bryson wrote: "If someone invented a pill that could do for us all that a moderate amount of exercise achieves, it would instantly become the most successful drug in history." Most people can increase fitness by increasing physical activity levels. Increases in muscle size from resistance training are primarily determined by diet and testosterone. This genetic variation in improvement from training

10287-507: The cardiovascular system is well documented. There is a direct correlation between physical inactivity and cardiovascular disease, and physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease . Low levels of physical exercise increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases mortality. Children who participate in physical exercise experience greater loss of body fat and increased cardiovascular fitness. Studies have shown that academic stress in youth increases

10414-597: The classification of unincorporated business associations for the purpose of U.S. federal income tax law was governed by the " Kintner regulations", which were named after the prevailing taxpayer in the 1954 legal precedent of that name. As promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 1960, the Kintner regulations set forth a complex six-factor test for determining whether such business associations would be taxed as corporations or partnerships. Some of these factors had equal significance, so that

10541-522: The company in 2012 after a divorce with Jenai. Jenai had tried to sell her 50% share in the company to an investment firm after the divorce settlement, which Glassman blocked and bought her share after raising a $ 16 million loan from Summit Partners . On June 24, 2020, following the outcry after Glassman's comments regarding the murder of George Floyd it was announced that he was selling the company to Eric Roza, former CEO of Datalogix , in partnership with investment firm Berkshire Partners . Roza assumed

10668-466: The company's homepage, the announcement stated that CrossFit was concerned about user privacy and security in the wake of "well-known public complaints about the social-media company that may adversely impact the security and privacy of our global CrossFit community." The company also cited theft of intellectual property and Facebook's collusion with "food and beverage industry interests" as reasons for deactivating its social media accounts. On June 6, 2020,

10795-414: The day, the games continued on Friday after a tribute to Lazar. Some athletes chose not to compete after his death, including both champions from 2023. There are four levels of CrossFit coach certification. To open a CrossFit affiliated gym, it originally only required a coach to be certified to level one. In late 2023, the requirement for owners of affiliated gym was raised to level two. Level One (CF-L1)

10922-417: The efficacy of physical exercise as a treatment for depression over a 2–4 month period. These benefits have also been noted in old age , with a review conducted in 2019 finding that exercise is an effective treatment for clinically diagnosed depression in older adults. Continuous aerobic exercise can induce a transient state of euphoria , colloquially known as a "runner's high" in distance running or

11049-411: The exercises are performed in extremes of heat. The relationship between CrossFit and exertional rhabdomyolysis has been a subject of controversy for the company. Some medical professionals have asserted that both the CrossFit methodology and the environment created by CrossFit trainers put athletes at high risk for developing rhabdomyolysis. A man successfully sued his uncertified CrossFit trainers and

11176-477: The flexibility that they provide to business owners; depending on the situation, an LLC may elect to use corporate tax rules instead of being treated as a partnership, and, under certain circumstances, LLCs may be organized as not-for-profit. In certain U.S. states (for example, Texas), businesses that provide professional services requiring a state professional license, such as legal or medical services , may not be allowed to form an LLC but may be required to form

11303-617: The founder of CrossFit Greg Glassman tweeted, "It's: FLOYD-19" in response to a tweet from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington that states, "racism and discrimination are critical public health issues that demand an urgent response." Glassman's tweet was widely panned; many CrossFit-affiliated gyms around the world responded by ending their affiliation, and Reebok also announced that they would end their corporate association. Glassman also hosted

11430-417: The home, and fewer active recreational pursuits . Personal lifestyle changes , however, can correct the lack of physical exercise. Research published in 2015 suggests that incorporating mindfulness into physical exercise interventions increases exercise adherence and self-efficacy, and also has positive effects both psychologically and physiologically. Exercising looks different in every country, as do

11557-406: The human body: Physical exercise can also include training that focuses on accuracy , agility , power , and speed . Types of exercise can also be classified as dynamic or static. 'Dynamic' exercises such as steady running, tend to produce a lowering of the diastolic blood pressure during exercise, due to the improved blood flow. Conversely, static exercise (such as weight-lifting) can cause

11684-459: The immune system following acute bouts of exercise may be one of the mechanisms for this anti-inflammatory effect. A systematic review evaluated 45 studies that examined the relationship between physical activity and cancer survival rates. According to the review, "[there] was consistent evidence from 27 observational studies that physical activity is associated with reduced all-cause, breast cancer–specific, and colon cancer–specific mortality. There

11811-410: The immune system. Some studies indicate that exercise may increase life expectancy and the overall quality of life. People who participate in moderate to high levels of physical exercise have a lower mortality rate compared to individuals who by comparison are not physically active. Moderate levels of exercise have been correlated with preventing aging by reducing inflammatory potential. The majority of

11938-507: The implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing). Under 6 Del. C. Section 18-101(7), a Delaware LLC operating agreement can be written, oral or implied. It sets forth member capital contributions, ownership percentages, and management structure. Like a prenuptial agreement, an operating agreement can avoid future disputes between members by addressing buy-out rights, valuation formulas, and transfer restrictions. The written LLC operating agreement should be signed by all of its members. Like

12065-620: The legendary box as well as at iconic locations around the island. WOD on the Waves is another company that offers a "CrossFit travel experience", which stands unique as it takes place on a traditional cruise ship. Guests are given the opportunity to participate in various CrossFit related classes and WODs while aboard the ship and, when docked, can attend sponsored visits to local boxes in the Bahamas. There are three main revenue streams for CrossFit: affiliation, education, and sport. CrossFit licenses

12192-421: The members) or as an S corporation (entity level income and loss passes through to the members). Some commentators have recommended an LLC taxed as an S-corporation as the best possible small business structure. It combines the simplicity and flexibility of an LLC with the tax benefits of an S-corporation (self-employment tax savings). Some legal scholars argue that corporate income taxes are intended to limit

12319-400: The momentum of the kip to move faster may be employed, although its use for these purposes is considered controversial to non-practitioners of CrossFit. CrossFit-affiliated gyms, or "boxes", have considerable freedom in how their classes are organized, therefore there can be significant differences in their classes. In general, classes usually last an hour, and they typically include a warm-up,

12446-649: The mornings, square dances are held in public parks; these gatherings may include Latin dancing, ballroom dancing, tango, or even the jitterbug. Dancing in public allows people to interact with those with whom they would not normally interact, allowing for both health and social benefits. These sociocultural variations in physical exercise show how people in different geographic locations and social climates have varying motivations and methods of exercising. Physical exercise can improve health and well-being, as well as enhance community ties and appreciation of natural beauty. LLC A limited liability company ( LLC )

12573-482: The motivations behind exercising. In some countries, people exercise primarily indoors (such as at home or health clubs ), while in others, people primarily exercise outdoors . People may exercise for personal enjoyment, health and well-being, social interactions, competition or training, etc. These differences could potentially be attributed to a variety of reasons including geographic location and social tendencies. In Colombia, for example, citizens value and celebrate

12700-415: The national champion in the Open, finishing in the top 20 worldwide in the Open, winning a CrossFit-sanctioned event, or by invitation. In 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic the Games format was significantly altered for 2020 CrossFit Games : the competition was separated into two parts, with the first part consisting of an online contest for 60 athletes, with the top five male and female finishers qualified for

12827-429: The number of repetitions, length of time, and weights may be reduced, and movements may be modified to be easier to perform using similar movement patterns while maintaining the same intended stimulus. Scaling allows people of all age and experience to participate in the workout. Some movements are specific to CrossFit; for example, in order to perform certain movements such as pull-up faster, " kipping " that relies on

12954-400: The operating agreement provides otherwise, as permitted by statute in the state where the LLC was organized. The limited liability company has grown to become one of the most prevalent business forms in the United States. Even the use of a single member LLC affords greater protection for the assets of the member, as compared to operating as an unincorporated entity. Effective August 1, 2013,

13081-617: The outdoor environments of their country. In many instances, they use outdoor activities as social gatherings to enjoy nature and their communities. In Bogotá, Colombia, a 70-mile stretch of road known as the Ciclovía is shut down each Sunday for bicyclists, runners, rollerbladers, skateboarders and other exercisers to work out and enjoy their surroundings. Similarly to Colombia, citizens of Cambodia tend to exercise socially outside. In this country, public gyms have become quite popular. People will congregate at these outdoor gyms not only to use

13208-597: The overall fitness of its participants by increasing their work capacity in these domains. CrossFit believes there are ten components or domains in physical fitness: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy. CrossFit proposes nutrition to be the foundation of fitness, and on this foundation metabolic conditioning can improve cardiovascular efficiency, gymnastics can build an athlete's spatial awareness and body control, while weightlifting and throwing allow for better control of external objects, so that

13335-560: The power of corporations and to offset the legal benefits corporations enjoy, such as limited liability for their investors. There is concern that LLCs, by combining limited liability with no entity-level taxation, could contribute to excessive risk-taking and harm to third parties. Although there is no statutory requirement for an operating agreement in most jurisdictions, members of a multiple member LLC who operate without one may encounter problems. Unlike state laws regarding stock corporations, which are very well developed and provide for

13462-650: The presence of only half of them would result in classification as a partnership. Accordingly, the Wyoming Legislature tailored its statute to grant LLCs particular corporate features without exceeding this threshold. For several years, other states were slow to adopt the LLC form because it was unclear how the IRS and courts would apply the Kintner regulations to it. After the IRS finally decided in 1988 in Revenue Ruling 88-76 that Wyoming LLCs were taxable as partnerships, other states began to take

13589-403: The primary characteristic it shares with a partnership is the availability of pass-through income taxation . As a business entity, an LLC is often more flexible than a corporation and may be well-suited for companies with a single owner. Although LLCs and corporations both possess some analogous features, the basic terminology commonly associated with each type of legal entity, at least within

13716-622: The public facilities, but also to organize aerobics and dance sessions, which are open to the public. Sweden has also begun developing outdoor gyms, called utegym . These gyms are free to the public and are often placed in beautiful, picturesque environments. People will swim in rivers, use boats, and run through forests to stay healthy and enjoy the natural world around them. This works particularly well in Sweden due to its geographical location. Exercise in some areas of China, particularly among those who are retired, seems to be socially grounded. In

13843-451: The rate of job attendance, as well as increase the amount of effort women put into their jobs. Although there have been hundreds of studies on physical exercise and the immune system , there is little direct evidence on its connection to illness. Epidemiological evidence suggests that moderate exercise has a beneficial effect on the human immune system ; an effect which is modeled in a J curve . Moderate exercise has been associated with

13970-401: The requirements for affiliation have been met. At its peak in 2018, there were over 15,000 CrossFit affiliates, including non-paying ones, in 162 countries. There are over 11,000 paying affiliates as of 2024. CrossFit also provides training courses to certify trainers and gym owner. The standard two-day "Level 1 Certificate Course," (L1) is a requirement for CrossFit gym owners. The requirement

14097-421: The risk of cardiovascular disease in later years; however, these risks can be greatly decreased with regular physical exercise. There is a dose-response relationship between the amount of exercise performed from approximately 700–2000   kcal of energy expenditure per week and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality in middle-aged and elderly men. The greatest potential for reduced mortality

14224-822: The role of CEO after the conclusion of the sale in July. In late November, CrossFit announced a building lease for its Boulder headquarters. At the end of 2020, CrossFit became an LLC . Roza stood down as CEO of CrossFit in February 2022 and Don Faul took over in August 2022. CrossFit is a strength, conditioning, and overall fitness program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic (cardio) exercises , calisthenics (bodyweight exercises), and Olympic weightlifting . CrossFit describes its strength and conditioning program as "constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity across broad time and modal domains", and it aims to improve

14351-513: The same exercise after meals. There is evidence that vigorous exercise (90–95% of VO 2 max ) induces a greater degree of physiological cardiac hypertrophy than moderate exercise (40 to 70% of VO 2 max), but it is unknown whether this has any effects on overall morbidity and/or mortality. Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise work to increase the mechanical efficiency of the heart by increasing cardiac volume (aerobic exercise), or myocardial thickness (strength training). Ventricular hypertrophy ,

14478-606: The second level, training goes deeper into the mechanics of the movements and how to be leaders and communicate with other students. In the Level Two course, participants learn about athletic capacity and are evaluated as a trainer in groups. To earn the Level Three certificate, a coach one must complete 1,500 hours of active fitness coaching and become CPR certified. To maintain the certification, Level 3 coaches must obtain 50 continuing education units every three years. To earn

14605-590: The second part and they participated in-person in the final in Aromas, California. The Games format returned to normal in 2021, but the qualification system was revamped; the participants qualified based on their continental regions, and a Quarterfinal stage was added between the Open and the Semifinals. During the 2024 Crossfit games, athlete Lazar Dukic died in the run swim event in Ft. Worth Texas. After suspension for

14732-568: The shoulders found to be more common (25%) than lower back (14.3%) and knee (13.1%), and injuries may occur in situations where supervision was not always available to athletes. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research entitled "Crossfit-based high-intensity power training improves maximal aerobic fitness and body composition" followed 54 participants for ten weeks of CrossFit training. The study said that "...a notable percentage of our subjects (16%) did not complete

14859-407: The thickening of the ventricular walls, is generally beneficial and healthy if it occurs in response to exercise. The effects of physical exercise on the central nervous system may be mediated in part by specific neurotrophic factor hormones released into the blood by muscles , including BDNF , IGF-1 , and VEGF . Community-wide and school campaigns are often used in an attempt to increase

14986-471: The top CrossFit Open performers for individuals and teams in each region advance to the regional events, held over the following two months around the world. Each regional event qualifies a specified number of its top finishers to send to the Games. The Games include divisions for individuals of each gender, co-ed teams, and a number of Masters and Teenage age groups. For the 2019 Games , regionals were discontinued and individual athletes qualify by either being

15113-460: The top in a worldwide survey of fitness trends by American College Sports Medicine (ACSM) in 2013. It was also the top trend in 2018 and stayed in the top 5 until 2021. Its popularity also led to the emergence of a number of gym franchises based on HIIT such as F45 and Orangetheory in the 2010s. The use of weightlifting in the sport has also created a spike in interest in Olympic weightlifting in

15240-419: The training program and return for follow-up testing." "The authors said "This may call into question the risk-benefit ratio for such extreme training programs..." Out of the "10 of the 11 participants who did not complete the study have provided their reasons for not finishing, with only 2 mentioning injury or health conditions that prevented them from completing follow-up testing." In 2014, CrossFit, Inc. filed

15367-493: The treatment of depressive disorders . The 2013 Cochrane Collaboration review on physical exercise for depression noted that, based upon limited evidence, it is more effective than a control intervention and comparable to psychological or antidepressant drug therapies. Three subsequent 2014 systematic reviews that included the Cochrane review in their analysis concluded with similar findings: one indicated that physical exercise

15494-407: The typical CrossFit regimen. Past examples include a rough-water swim, a softball throw, and a pegboard climb. The Games are styled as a venue for determining the "Fittest on Earth," where competitors should be "ready for anything." In 2011 , the Games adopted an online qualification format, facilitating participation by athletes worldwide. During the five-week-long "CrossFit Open", one new workout

15621-414: The use of exercise as an adjunct therapy for the treatment and prevention of drug addictions . Numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have indicated that exercise has a marked and persistent antidepressant effect in humans, an effect believed to be mediated through enhanced BDNF signaling in the brain. Several systematic reviews have analyzed the potential for physical exercise in

15748-492: Was awarded US$ 300,000 in damages, after he suffered from rhabdomyolysis after performing a CrossFit workout on December 11, 2005, at Manassas World Gym in Manassas, Virginia , under the trainers' supervision. CrossFit, Inc. was not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit. CrossFit, Inc. does not dispute that its methodology has the potential to cause rhabdomyolysis. The company states that exertional rhabdomyolysis can be found in

15875-485: Was awarded $ 4 million in sanction not including damages from the case. In May 2017, CrossFit, Inc. contacted the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine with a demand for the retraction of another paper, published in the journal earlier that month. The paper states that CrossFit participants "are more likely to be injured and to seek medical treatment compared with participants in traditional weightlifting",

16002-670: Was raised to Level 2 (L2) for 2024. Level 3 Trainer examination and Level 4 Coach assessment are also available. CrossFit also offers CrossFit Kids Course, and many online course offerings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CrossFit also began offering an Online Level 1 Course. There were more than 35,000 accredited CrossFit trainers in 2013. As part of its services to the affiliates, CrossFit offers CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP) to gyms for free since 2023. Affiliates, however, may develop their own programming, pricing, and instructional methods. Many athletes and trainers see themselves as part of

16129-503: Was then formed in 2002. Glassman began to develop a curriculum to train and certify coaches and gym owners using his methodology. Coaches associated with CrossFit include Louie Simmons , John Welbourn , and Bob Harper . The number of CrossFit-affiliated gyms grew quickly: there were 13 gyms in 2005, 8,000 in 2013, and more than 13,000 in 2016. By 2018, there were around 15,500 CrossFit gyms in 162 countries. Its membership worldwide has been estimated to between two and five million. However,

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