How to Become a Crossfit Trainer

How to Become a Crossfit Trainer
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CrossFit is a program that combines strength training and conditioning for a total body functional workout. People from a variety of backgrounds including elite athletes, military personnel and martial artists participate in CrossFit to improve endurance, muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness levels. The CrossFit program offers two levels of certification to help you become a certified coach.

Step 1

Find a local CrossFit class to get comfortable with the techniques. Attend until you become more familiar with the structure of the class.

Step 2

Visit the CrossFit website to find a certification seminar in your area. Fill out the registration form for the Level 1 Certification course. Fill out the online application and submit payment to reserve your space. No prior fitness certifications are necessary.

Step 3

Participate in the two day seminar. Engage in workout demonstrations and take notes to prepare for the final examination. Take the 50 question multiple-choice test.

Step 4

Receive your official certification documents in the mail. Begin teaching CrossFit classes and incorporate CrossFit techniques with one-on-one training sessions.

Step 5

Take the CrossFit Coach Prep course to learn advanced training techniques. Learn more about the CrossFit methodology, program design and improve your coaching skills.

Step 6

Consider getting the CrossFit Level 2 Certification after taking the Coach Prep course. Learn the new and advanced CrossFit techniques. Participate in a one day assessment of your skills to earn your Level 2 Certification.

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Article reviewed by Veronique Von Tufts Last updated on: Oct 24, 2010

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