CrossFit

Also known as CrossFit, Inc.

CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, with CrossFit as its registered trademark. The company forms what has been described as the biggest fitness chain in the world, with around 10,000 affiliated gyms in over 150 countries as of 2025, about 40% of which are located in the United States.

Key facts

Company.name: CrossFit, LLC
Company.logo: Logo CrossFit.svg
Company.industry: Fitness, sports
Company.founder: Greg GlassmanLauren Jenai
Company.location_city: Santa Cruz, California
Company.location_country: U.S.
Company.area_served: Worldwide

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Official website

CrossFit | CrossFit: The Path to Better Health | CrossFit

CrossFit offers a results-based, community-driven approach that helps you build fitness and improve your health. Learn more about CrossFit here!

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Wikidata facts

Official website: www.crossfit.com
Image: District Crossfit Class Warfare-28 (15160360945).jpg

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Commons category: CrossFit
inception: 2000-00-00
OpenStreetMap tag: sport=CrossFit
social media followers: 1770000
hashtag: CrossFit

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Article

18 sections

Contents

History
Overview
Methodology
WODs
Gym classes
Usage and impact
Business model
CrossFit Games
Certifications
Criticism
Injury
Lawsuit by CrossFit, Inc. against the NSCA
Exertional rhabdomyolysis
Social media controversies
Death of Lazar Đukić
See also
References
External links

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