Do You Need to Be Fit Before Starting CrossFit?
If you’ve ever thought about trying CrossFit, chances are you’ve had this thought:
“I need to get fit before I start CrossFit.”
It’s the most common misconception we hear at CrossFit 1864. And honestly, it’s a bit like saying you need to learn Spanish before signing up for Spanish lessons. The whole point of joining CrossFit is to get fit and you don’t have to do it alone.
The Truth About CrossFit
CrossFit is designed for any fitness level. Whether you’ve been training for years or you’re starting from scratch, workouts can be adjusted to meet you where you are.
This process is called scaling. Scaling means modifying movements, weights, or reps so that the workout is challenging for you, not overwhelming.
Here are a few simple examples:
Push-ups: If you can’t do them on the floor, we start with incline push-ups.
Squats: Struggling with depth? We begin with a box squat and build from there.
Running: If a 400m run feels too much, we’ll start with intervals you can manage.
No matter where you start, the goal is the same: build confidence, move better, and improve over time.
Real Member Stories
We’ve helped hundreds of people go from “I can’t do this” to “I can’t believe I just did that.”
Maciek didn’t even know what CrossFit was when he joined. He thought he’d be the least fit in the room. Fast forward a few years he’s lifting weights he never imagined and even inspired his whole family to get active.
Kat started from zero experience. Today, she’s stronger, healthier, and feels part of a community that pushes her forward.
Gin compared his experience here to training alone in a gym and said, “This is more fun than anything I’ve done before.”
These aren’t outliers. They’re everyday people who took the first step.
Why You Don’t Need to “Get Fit First”
Waiting until you feel “fit enough” before trying CrossFit is like waiting until you know how to swim before getting in the pool.
The reality is:
You’ll build fitness by starting.
You’ll learn the movements step by step.
You’ll have coaches and a community supporting you the whole way.
CrossFit isn’t about being the fittest person in the room. It’s about showing up, scaling to your level, and improving one day at a time.
Ready to Take the First Step?
At CrossFit 1864, we believe you don’t have to be fit to start — you get fit by starting. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.
👉 Curious what that looks like? [Book your intro chat here]
Your first step could be the start of something life-changing.
