According to CrossFit, how is fitness defined?

The definition of fitness according to CrossFit focuses on "work capacity across broad time and modal domains." This means that true fitness is not just about how much weight one can lift or how many push-ups one can perform, but rather the ability to perform a wide variety of physical tasks effectively, efficiently, and across different time intervals.

This multifaceted approach emphasizes a person's overall capacity to handle various activities, whether those are short bursts of high-intensity work or longer, endurance-based efforts, as well as skills that might be found in different modalities like weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular training. The goal is to enhance performance in any physical challenge, which aligns well with CrossFit's methodology of varying workouts and training routines to promote versatility in fitness.

In contrast, definitions that focus on specialized movements or specific areas of physical strength consider a narrower scope of fitness and do not encompass the broad applicability of physical capabilities. Similarly, measuring fitness based solely on appearance or aesthetic values does not reflect the functional capacity that CrossFit seeks to improve and support. This broader understanding is vital for any CrossFit trainer to ensure that their programming promotes high levels of fitness across various domains.