When Nerds Do CrossFit, Ep. 2

In Episode 2, Jillian takes her CrossFit journey on the road, traveling to Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly, Virginia, to attend the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course. As a science teacher, Jillian is eager to dive into the “why” behind the methodology, connecting movement, mechanics, and intensity to the science she loves in the classroom. The weekend challenges her both mentally and physically as she faces some of her least-favorite movements while gaining a deeper understanding of CrossFit fundamentals. More than just lectures and workouts, the Level 1 immerses Jillian in the broader CrossFit community, surrounding her with coaches and athletes who share a passion for learning and growth. This episode captures a pivotal moment in her journey: stepping outside her comfort zone, expanding her knowledge, and reaffirming that CrossFit is not just a workout; it’s a lifelong pursuit of health, education, and connection. — CrossFit is the world’s leading platform for improving health and performance. In the 20 years since its founding, CrossFit has grown from a garage gym in Santa Cruz, California, into the world’s most effective program for improving health and performance through nutrition and exercise. CrossFit is the world’s leading provider of accredited performance-based training courses and certifications and has more than 125,000 credentialed coaches across the world. The program can be modified to welcome people of all ages and abilities and millions of people have already experienced CrossFit’s transformational benefits in more than 13,000 affiliated gyms across 158 countries. CrossFit also directs the CrossFit Games season, beginning with the annual CrossFit Open, through which athletes at every level compete worldwide, and culminating in the CrossFit Games, where top athletes compete for the title of Fittest on Earth®. Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Find CrossFit Courses near you → https://www.crossfit.com/courses-near-you?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more