The CFNYC Wiki provides information on workouts, exercises, nutrition, rest, and more.
FAQ
Q. Do I need experience or some minimum level of fitness?
A. No. Our workouts and exercises scale to any level. We've had everyone from eighty-five-year-old grandmothers to morbidly obese people, and they've all been fine. You will too.
Q. How do I start?
Come on down for a free beginner's class. You can attend as many as you'd like, to get a taste of CrossFit workouts and see if CFNYC might be a good fit for you.
Q. The beginner's class was great, how do I join as a member?
A. First you must complete the one-month Elements Workshop series.
Q. I'm really fit and would like to skip the beginner's class and come to the Workout of the Day (WOD) class, can I do that?
A. No. There are no drop-ins to the WOD classes. You must complete our one-month Elements Workshop before being allowed to take WOD classes.
Q. But what if I'm really, really fit?
A. No means no. If you are really, really fit, we can scale up the workouts in the Elements & Beginner's classes for you. We promise we can leave you lying on the floor, sore and gasping, after even a beginner's class.
Q. I'm just visiting New York, but I've been CrossFitting for so long that I kip in my sleep. Can I please come to a WOD class?
A. We welcome CrossFitters from all over the world. Please give us some advance warning of your arrival and we will find a way to work with you. Also bring us a t-shirt from your affiliate and a written permission note from your Coach.
Q. I just relocated to New York, but I've been CrossFitting so long that I named my kids Fran and Helen. Can I please come to a WOD class?
A. We limit the class size to no more than 8 people. Each class is taught by a high-level CrossFit certified coach and an assistant coach who is also CrossFit certified. That means you get a lot of individual attention. A similar workshop covering similar material would cost you $300-$500 for one day and you would not get nearly the same attention. We spread it out over the course of a month so you can assimilate it better.
Q. What if I can't fit it into my schedule? Do you do private sessions?
A. Absolutely. Email us at info@crossfit.com for more info or to set something up.
Q. Do you take credit cards?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I have a receipt?
A. Yes.
Q. How much is a membership?
A. If you have successfully completed our Elements program, you can become a regular member. We charge $200 per month. If you sign a one-year, monthly auto-renew agreement, the charge is $150 per month automatically deducted from your credit card.
Q. Do you sell t-shirts and barf bags and other stuff?
A. Of course. Either come on down to the Box, or check out our online store.
Q. Do you have showers?
A. Unfortunately, no. We're working on it, but not quite yet.
Q. Can I just come to The Black Box and work out on my own?
A. No. We are more like a dojo than a typical commercial gym. We offer classes and one-on-one sessions, where people work out under trainer supervision, as it yields better, safer, and faster results than having people simply use the facility by themselves.
