Running an effective CrossFit class Part 2 | Timing and instruction
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When people walk into your box you should be providing them with the best hour of their day. People have busy lives and schedules, so not only do we want it to be the best hour, but also be an effective hour. If you are a gym owner, manager, or Coach, we will discuss some major key points to cover when structing and maneuvering through that 60-minute time frame.
In this video we talk about how to structure enough time for each piece for the “Workout of the Day” to make sure we don’t spend too much time in one place and run the chance of having our class go over the hour. In the part 1 video we talked about how to make effective warm ups and stretches to prep your members/athletes for the days tasks so be sure to check that video out. We also talked about how we came up with the round and reps for the warm up, along with how many stretches to perform and for how long witch is a big part of starting the class off on the right foot.
Having a class run late can be a very bad thing because it can lead to frustration to your members which can cause them to leave to find a more efficient gym that has a more structured plan when it comes to their CrossFit classes. Watch this video and see how we break down each piece for the hour class, how to put in buffer time to allow for instructions along with modifications if certain athletes need them. If you practice this template for a few weeks, you will find yourself being much timelier during your class, which will allow everything to run smooth and keep your members moving the whole time.
Many times, I see CrossFit beginners not be able to absorb all the info from the classes until a few months in where they become more comfortable with the movements. With that being said, I find it much better for not just them, but the whole class to explain each piece as you come to it. Don’t break down the warm up, stretches, strength and workout all at once before the class even start to get their bodies moving. Rather go over the warm up, then bring them back in and go over the stretches and strength, once done there you can pull them back in one more time for the metcon. This way as soon as you give them instructions and tips, they can immediately apply them and not lose them before the time comes to apply them.
If you have any questions about coaching an effective CrossFit class or other similar topics, let us know in the comments!
