What is Fitness in 100 Words?

Fitness in 100 Words is CrossFit's foundational fitness prescription, written by founder Greg Glassman. It describes a complete approach to health and fitness in exactly 100 words, covering nutrition, strength training, gymnastics, cardiovascular conditioning, and the importance of variety and intensity in training.

Do I need to be fit to follow the Fitness in 100 Words prescription?

No. Every element of Fitness in 100 Words can be scaled to your current ability. At CrossFit BC, coaches modify weights, movements, and intensity for each person. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete, the prescription works because the principles are universal, only the application changes.

How long are CrossFit workouts?

Most CrossFit workouts are between 5 and 20 minutes of high-intensity effort, plus warm-up and skill practice. The emphasis is on intensity over duration. Short, focused workouts performed with proper effort consistently outperform longer, lower-intensity sessions for building fitness and health.

Fitness in 100 Words

Fitness in 100 Words from CrossFit BC. Eat real food. Lift heavy. Sleep. Walk. Find people who hold you to the standard. Fitness in 100 words. That's the plan.

CrossFit BC is a coaching gym in Olympic Village, Vancouver, at 278 East 1st Avenue. We run CrossFit, HYROX race prep, Olympic weightlifting, small-group and 1-on-1 coaching seven days a week.