CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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What is threshold training? - Answer -Finding the intensity where errors just start to occur, then
try to reduce errors at that intensity
What is crossfit's view on insulin and health? - Answer -Hyperinsulinism (too much insulin) is
the cause of most chronic disease, especially diabetes
What accounts for 70% of disease in America? - Answer -Poor lifestyle habits
The "-ic" variation that contributes to 30% of disease: - Answer -- Kinetic: Physical trauma, car
crash, hit by person
- Toxic: environmental toxins
- Genetic: genetic disorder you are born with
- Microbic: virus, bacteria, prions
What's crossfit's equation for health? - Answer -Fitness + luck = Health
What diet is recommended for Crossfit athletes? - Answer -The Zone Diet created by Barry Sears
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, What is the method to calculate one's block prescription on the Zone Diet? - Answer -1. Find
your body fat percentage (11%)
2. Fat % (11%) x Present weight (145lbs.) = Fat weight (16 lbs.)
3. Present weight (145 lbs.) - Fat weight (16 lbs.) = Lean Body Mass (129 lbs.)
4. Find Activity level (anywhere from 0.5-1.2 depending on activity level)
5. Lean Body Mass (129 lbs.) x Activity level (0.9) = Daily protein requirements (116g)
6. Daily protein requirements (116g) / 7 = Blocks Per Day (17)
What should an athlete do if their performance suffers due to weight loss? - Answer -Increase
the amount of fat. Some crossfit athletes get 70% of their calories from fat.
What supplements are recommended in Crossfit? - Answer -Fish oil or Omega-3 supplement.
Crossfit recommend such a high amount of fat that getting the right balance between Omega-3
and Omega-6 (1:2 or 1:3 ratio) is somewhat difficult. If the individual is vegan, algae oil is
recommended.
What does the schedule look like for crossfit athletes? - Answer -3 days on, 1 day off. Because of
most people's work schedule, it can be adjusted to 5 days on and 2 days off.
What are the 3 exercise modalities and what are their purpose? - Answer -1. Monostructural
metabolic conditioning: repeated movements over a long time, mostly used to improve cardio
and stamina
2. Gymnastics: Body-weight exercises aimed at improving body control by improving
neurological components (balance, coordination, agility, accuracy, and functional strength)
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|2026/2027 UPDATED |GUARANTEED PASS.
What is threshold training? - Answer -Finding the intensity where errors just start to occur, then
try to reduce errors at that intensity
What is crossfit's view on insulin and health? - Answer -Hyperinsulinism (too much insulin) is
the cause of most chronic disease, especially diabetes
What accounts for 70% of disease in America? - Answer -Poor lifestyle habits
The "-ic" variation that contributes to 30% of disease: - Answer -- Kinetic: Physical trauma, car
crash, hit by person
- Toxic: environmental toxins
- Genetic: genetic disorder you are born with
- Microbic: virus, bacteria, prions
What's crossfit's equation for health? - Answer -Fitness + luck = Health
What diet is recommended for Crossfit athletes? - Answer -The Zone Diet created by Barry Sears
1|Page
, What is the method to calculate one's block prescription on the Zone Diet? - Answer -1. Find
your body fat percentage (11%)
2. Fat % (11%) x Present weight (145lbs.) = Fat weight (16 lbs.)
3. Present weight (145 lbs.) - Fat weight (16 lbs.) = Lean Body Mass (129 lbs.)
4. Find Activity level (anywhere from 0.5-1.2 depending on activity level)
5. Lean Body Mass (129 lbs.) x Activity level (0.9) = Daily protein requirements (116g)
6. Daily protein requirements (116g) / 7 = Blocks Per Day (17)
What should an athlete do if their performance suffers due to weight loss? - Answer -Increase
the amount of fat. Some crossfit athletes get 70% of their calories from fat.
What supplements are recommended in Crossfit? - Answer -Fish oil or Omega-3 supplement.
Crossfit recommend such a high amount of fat that getting the right balance between Omega-3
and Omega-6 (1:2 or 1:3 ratio) is somewhat difficult. If the individual is vegan, algae oil is
recommended.
What does the schedule look like for crossfit athletes? - Answer -3 days on, 1 day off. Because of
most people's work schedule, it can be adjusted to 5 days on and 2 days off.
What are the 3 exercise modalities and what are their purpose? - Answer -1. Monostructural
metabolic conditioning: repeated movements over a long time, mostly used to improve cardio
and stamina
2. Gymnastics: Body-weight exercises aimed at improving body control by improving
neurological components (balance, coordination, agility, accuracy, and functional strength)
2|Page
