A WOD, short for Workout of the Day, is the main conditioning piece of a CrossFit class: a single workout that everyone in the room trains together on a given day, scaled to each person's ability. It is the part most people picture when they think of CrossFit.
A plain-language definition from the CrossFit BC glossary. We explain the term the way a coach would explain it mid-class, then show where it fits in an actual training week.
WOD stands for Workout of the Day, the main conditioning workout of a CrossFit class that changes daily and that everyone trains together.
Mostly, yes. Programming is constantly varied so you train a wide range of movements, time domains, and energy systems. Benchmark WODs like 'Fran' or hero WODs repeat occasionally so you can measure progress against your past self.
Yes. Every WOD is scaled to your ability in weight, reps, range of motion, or movement choice, so beginners and experienced athletes train the same session safely.