CrossFit is a popular high-intensity fitness regimen that has taken the exercise world by storm. It combines weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing and more into a varied fitness program. Here are 47 riddles about CrossFit to test your knowledge about this intense workout methodology.
CrossFit Riddles – The Basics
Let’s start out with some basic CrossFit riddles to warm up with:
Q: What do CrossFitters use to look at their performance metrics?
A: Whiteboards. The iconic whiteboard is used in CrossFit boxes to track times, weights, reps and more for benchmark workouts.
Q: What is a common nickname for a CrossFit gym?
A: The Box. Affiliate CrossFit gyms are often referred to as “boxes” by their members.
Q: What is a Hero WOD in CrossFit?
A: A grueling benchmark workout named after a first responder or military member who died in the line of duty.
Q: What does AMRAP stand for in CrossFit?
A: As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible. AMRAP is a common component of CrossFit WODs (workouts of the day).
Q: What is a common catchphrase used in CrossFit to motivate during a hard workout?
A: “Embrace the suck!” The phrase reminds athletes that workouts are supposed to be challenging.
Riddles About CrossFit Gear and Equipment
Next up, some riddles about popular CrossFit gear and equipment:
Q: What is the most iconic piece of CrossFit equipment?
A: The pull-up rig. The pull-up bar rig is integral for kipping pull-ups, muscle-ups, toes-to-bar and more gymnastics movements.
Q: What is a common brand of weightlifting shoe worn for Olympic lifts in CrossFit?
A: Reebok Nano. The Nano is CrossFit’s official shoe developed for the workout needs of the sport.
Q: What is a common accessory used by CrossFitters to protect and strengthen their hands during workouts?
A: Gymnastics grips. Leather grips help avoid rips and tears on the hands from movements like pull-ups, toes-to-bar, and more.
Q: What item might you find strapped to a CrossFitter’s waist or hips during a workout?
A: A weightlifting belt. Belts help support the core and stabilize the spine during heavy lifts.
Q: What is a piece of workout equipment that makes a screeching metallic noise during a lift?
A: The lifting barbell. Olympic barbells make a signature clanging noise when weights are dropped to the floor.
Nutrition Riddles for CrossFit
A good diet is key to power CrossFit performance. Here are some nutrition-related riddles:
Q: What is a popular high protein, low-carb diet followed by CrossFit athletes?
A: The Paleo diet. Paleo focuses on meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts and healthy fats.
Q: What is the term for the period before a competition when CrossFitters follow a specific nutrition plan?
A: The cut. Athletes cut weight and body fat leading up to a competition.
Q: What is the nickname for a high-calorie, high-protein shake taken by CrossFit athletes to rebuild muscle?
A: Protein Fart Smoothie. Yes, real creative name!
Q: What is a popular brand of drink mix taken before or during CrossFit workouts to boost performance?
A: Cellucor Alpha Amino. These amino acid supplements delay fatigue and reduce muscle soreness.
Q: What is the 4-letter acronym for the cycle of eating used with periods of fasting followed by periods of feasting?
A: IFTT. Intermittent fasting is popular for fat loss with CrossFitters.
Benchmark Workout Riddles
These notorious benchmark workouts are feared and respected in the CrossFit community. Let’s see some riddles about them:
Q: What brutal mix of weightlifting and gymnastics movements is named after a Navy SEAL who died in Afghanistan?
A: Murph. The Hero WOD “Murph” calls for an agonizing mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and ends with another mile.
Q: What Hero WOD consisting mainly of rowing and wall ball shots memorializes a soldier killed in Iraq?
A: Josh. “Josh” is an extremely grueling workout calling for rowing, wall balls, lunges and more done for high reps.
Q: What is the shortest CrossFit benchmark workout, consisting of only a 500-meter row, 40 air squats, 30 sit-ups, 20 push-ups and 10 pull-ups done as fast as possible?
A: Grace. At under 3 minutes, “Grace” is deceivingly tough.
Q: What Hero WOD mixes thrusters and pull-ups for high reps and honors the Navy’s most highly decorated SEAL?
A: DT. “DT” stands for Dave, named after Dave Scott who was killed in a training accident.
Q: What Girl WOD combines squats, shoulders presses and deadlifts for high reps, named after CrossFit HQ staffer Eva?
A: Eva. The brutal trifecta of lifts in “Eva” add up to serious pain.
Crossfit Quotes Riddles
Some inspirational quotes have become mantras in the CrossFit community. Match the quote to the famous CrossFitter who said it:
Q: “Our bodies and minds are capable of so much more than we’ve been led to believe.”
A: Rich Froning Jr. – 4-time CrossFit Games Champion
Q: “Fittest people on earth aren’t born, they are made.”
A: Annie Thorisdottir – 2-time CrossFit Games Champion
Q: “Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and more useful in general.”
A: Mark Rippetoe – famed strength and conditioning coach
Q: “Workout harder than last time. Workout harder than you wanted to. Workout when you don’t want to. That’s how you get better.”
A: Camille Leblanc-Bazinet – 2014 CrossFit Games Champion
Q: “The body achieves what the mind believes.”
A: Mat Fraser – 5-time CrossFit Games Champion
How Much Do You Know About CrossFit? General Trivia Riddles
Think you really know all about CrossFit? Try your hand at these general trivia riddles about the sport:
Q: What year did the CrossFit Games competition begin?
A: 2007. The first CrossFit Games with men, women and teams took place on a ranch in Aromas, California.
Q: What two movements make up a traditional Thruster exercise?
A: Squat + Push Press. Thrusters are a devilish full-body conditioning move.
Q: What is CrossFit Founder Greg Glassman’s famous two word coaching mantra?
A: Constant Variance. No two CrossFit workouts are ever the same.
Q: What is the shortest event in the annual CrossFit Open qualifying competition?
A: 7 Minutes of Burpees. Yes, just burpees for 7 agonizing minutes straight.
Q: What is the name of the grueling 5k course run used for the CrossFit Games featuring obstacles and challenges along the way?
A: The Ranch Trail. Held on the grounds around CrossFit HQ, its unpredictable terrain pushes athletes to their limits.
Conclusion
How’d you do with these CrossFit riddles? The varied movements, intense workouts, camaraderie and continuing progress towards fitness goals makes CrossFit a rewarding, if extremely difficult, sport. These riddles highlighted memorable aspects from its culture to equipment and workouts. CrossFit will continue innovating new ways to push athleticism forward – which means more riddles for the future!
