FAQs
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. I have/had an injury. Can I still do CrossFit?
A. Many of our members have successfully used CrossFit to rehabilitate from minor injuries. Because people continue to move, work, and play in the real world regardless of injury history, we believe the best route to long-term health is to learn perfect form on functional movements, then to slowly build strength in those movements, rather than to avoid them altogether. At the same time, our instructors are always happy to work with you to scale and substitute exercises, to tailor workouts to your abilities. That said, we cannot offer you specific medical advice, and advise that you consult your physician before starting this (or any other) exercise program.
Q. How do I start?
All the details are listed on our Getting Started page.
Q. When can I get started?
A. First you must complete one of the Fundamentals Classes.
Q. I’m really fit and would like to skip the workshop 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 CrossFit Fundamentals 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 workshop and introductory workouts for you. We promise we can leave you lying on the floor, sore and gasping, even after a beginners’ class.
Q. Will CrossFit make me bulky?
A. Read this helpful article written by a woman who is not bulky.
Q. I’m just visiting Hoboken, but I am an experienced CrossFitter visiting from another affiliate. Can I come workout?
A. We welcome experienced CrossFitters from all over. Please give us a heads up of your visit by emailing us so that we can advise you of our WOD schedule.
Q. I have relocated from another area or have moved into your neighborhood. Can I visit and start WOD classes?
A. As mentioned above, any experienced CrossFitter is welcome to attend one of our regular, all levels WOD classes. Before allowing you to skip the Fundamentals Class, you’ll need to be able to exhibit good knowledge and safety in the basics of CrossFit. You do not have to be a superstar, but you do need to know the movements and how to perform them safely.
Q. How much does the Fundamentals Class cost?
A. 8 sessions for $250. The typical workshop is a progressive class meeting 2 times a week for 4 weeks.
Q. What does the Fundamentals Class cover?
A. We’ll be coaching you in several aspects. Including CrossFit philosophies, nutrition, body weight exercises, the slow lifts (squat, deadlift and press), metabolic conditioning (a.k.a. “MetCon”), olympic lifting (clean, jerk, snatch). We’ll also be ramping you up to the intensity of our normal all levels WOD classes.
Q. Why does the Fundamentals Class cost so much?
A. We keep the class size small so you receive individual attention. Each class is taught by a CrossFit certified coach. A similar workshop covering similar material would cost you $300-$500 for one day and you would not get nearly the same level of attention. We spread out the information learned over the course of four weeks so you can assimilate it better.
Q. What if I can’t fit one of the Fundamentals Classes into my schedule? Do you do Private Workshops?
A. Yes, click here.
Q. What if I don’t want to join CFH after completing the Fundamentals Workshop?
A. That’s cool. There is no commitment required beyond the workshop you have signed up for. If you don’t join, then you have walked away with four weeks of great coaching and a good, working knowledge of CrossFit.
Q. Do you take credit cards, cash, and personal checks?
A. Yes, we accept them all.
Q. Can I have a receipt?
A. Yes you can: printed, emailed or both.
Q. How much is a membership?
A. All of our membership options are listed here.
Q. Can I sign up for membership online through your website?
A. Yes, you can sign up for your Fundamentals Workshop online here. If you decide CFH is for you, then you can just sign up for further training in person.
