FAQ
How do I get started?
Whether your a seasoned athlete or just starting out, all new clients require an assessment. From here we will determine the best path for you to be successful. To book your consultation and assessment contact us today!
I have never worked out or I am out of shape. Can you help me?
Yes! At CrossFit West Knox, we see a variety of individuals. If you are just starting your journey to better fitness, training for sports, recovering from an injury, or just wanting to stay healthy and in shape, we can help.
What are the costs involved in training with you?
We are not just another personal trainer. We are more than just another fitness coach. Our program and services are individualized and they get results. If you want a quick fix and to "have" a trainer, we might not be the place for you. We demand commitment and hard work. If you are ready to improve how you look, feel, and perform, contact us.
I am just starting out, is this training safe for me?
Absolutely. We look at everyone individually with varying needs and abilities. We will assess where you are currently, make goals, and start you on a fitness program to address your needs. We begin by teaching and correcting body mechanics/movement patterns. Once you can consistently move in a safe manner will we start to turn up the intensity of the workouts. Don't worry, you will still get a great workout during this initial stage of training.
What about Cardio?
Surely because we never do any long sessions of running, CrossFitters can’t have any endurance or stamina. Wrong. The widely touted measure of aerobic stamina and endurance is VO2 max, the amount of oxygen that your body can consume during sustained aerobic exercise — medium intensity stuff like distance running or biking. There is a common misconception that long bouts of aerobic exercise are the only way to build stamina and endurance, but this simply isn’t true.
In the same way muscles must be taken beyond their limits and torn to stimulate growth, your ability to process oxygen must be pushed out of equilibrium in order to increase your capacity to process it. Running at some level below your aerobic threshold (i.e. less than 100% VO2 max) will do little if anything to increase this ability. To push it out of equilibrium and induce growth you have to workout at 200% or more of your aerobic ability. In metabolic terms, you need to work the high-intensity phosphagenic and glycolytic pathways in order to improve the medium-low intensity aerobic pathway.
Still want to learn more? Check out this article from the CrossFit Journal.
