Legion Podcast: #164 – Templates for Group Programs
Luke
January 13, 2026
The programme for a CrossFit affiliate’s group class programme versus a CrossFit competitor is obviously going to look different, but does this mean the process
The programme for a CrossFit affiliate’s group class programme versus a CrossFit competitor is obviously going to look different, but does this mean the process
Weird and wonderful fitness races and challenges have been around for a while. Over the years, CrossFit has created a sport that provides the variety
We often hear programming referred to as an art grounded in science, and learning to write good programming can take time. You get those with
Enthusiastic coaches can be susceptible to focusing on the details or the shiny new coaching idea they come across rather than the basic, simple things
While the goals, training, and purpose of training between a competitor and the general population may differ greatly, there are many skills a coach can
There are always a few class members who, after a while, begin to progress at a very slow rate or become stagnant in their performance.
Moving into a phase of lower training volume as a competitor taking things less seriously can be a difficult transition. CrossFit demands a great deal,
Hang around a CrossFit gym for ten minutes and you’ll probably hear some coaching of hip extension going on. It might be “popping the hips”
With hybrid training and events like Hyrox on the rise, more gyms are adapting—some diversifying their class offerings, others going as far as de-affiliating from
As a competitor moves up the ranks, the experience they get from different competitions can vary drastically. At some competitions, the standard of the division
The programme for a CrossFit affiliate’s group class programme versus a CrossFit competitor is obviously going to look different, but does this mean the process
Weird and wonderful fitness races and challenges have been around for a while. Over the years, CrossFit has created a sport that provides the variety
We often hear programming referred to as an art grounded in science, and learning to write good programming can take time. You get those with
Enthusiastic coaches can be susceptible to focusing on the details or the shiny new coaching idea they come across rather than the basic, simple things
While the goals, training, and purpose of training between a competitor and the general population may differ greatly, there are many skills a coach can
There are always a few class members who, after a while, begin to progress at a very slow rate or become stagnant in their performance.
Moving into a phase of lower training volume as a competitor taking things less seriously can be a difficult transition. CrossFit demands a great deal,
Hang around a CrossFit gym for ten minutes and you’ll probably hear some coaching of hip extension going on. It might be “popping the hips”
With hybrid training and events like Hyrox on the rise, more gyms are adapting—some diversifying their class offerings, others going as far as de-affiliating from
As a competitor moves up the ranks, the experience they get from different competitions can vary drastically. At some competitions, the standard of the division