Can You Explain CrossFit’s Popularity Over the Last 18 Years?
CrossFit is a training methodology that has as many adherents as it has critics. One side says it’s the path to all-around athleticism and strong community. The other says it’s expensive, dangerous, and cultish. All this before the fitness craze is even old enough to buy cigarettes.
1996
The first gym offering CrossFit-style workouts opens in Santa Cruz.
2000
Married business partners Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai start CrossFit Inc.
2005
There are 13 certified CrossFit