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Why We Use CrossFit

Why We Use CrossFit from CrossFit BC. Why CrossFit BC has trained athletes with the CrossFit method since 2008, and why, after every fitness trend, it still does the job better than the…

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CrossFit BC

Section:
Training

Reading time:
9 min

Topics:
philosophy, crossfit, community, affiliation

Published:
Monday, May 4, 2026

Last updated:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Why We Use CrossFit (And Why It Still Matters)

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

Isn't CrossFit dangerous?

Done badly, like any sport, yes. Done with proper coaching, scaling, and programming, the injury rate is comparable to other recreational fitness activities. The big variable is the gym, not the method.

Why CrossFit instead of HYROX or hybrid training?

They're not in conflict. CrossFit is the broad base; HYROX and hybrid are specializations within it. We coach all three. Read our CrossFit vs HYROX comparison .

Do I need to be fit before starting CrossFit?

No. Every workout is scaled to your current capacity. Read do I need to be fit before CrossFit .