Crossfit level 1 Certification Questions 2025/2026
GUARANTEE A+
Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. - Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 120 second intervals; 400 meter
sprint.
Describe the Oxidative Pathway. - Aerobic (uses oxygen); more than 120 seconds; mile run.
What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere on this continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides
protection against the ravages of time and disease.
What's the difference between training and practice? - Training refers to improving the 10 general
physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport specific skills.
How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? - sickness, wellness, and fitness are
different measures of a single quality: health.
Define the power curve. - The area under which is your work capacity across broad time and modal
domains (your "fitness").
What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? - One's fitness at a certain
time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by time, age, and power.
What is technique? - Proper technique is the mechanism by which potential human energy and strength
are translated into real work capacity.
What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. - Protein - meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
What's crossfit's definition of health? - health is defined as work capacity across broad time and modal
domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
,Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control - Insulin regulates the
sugar in our blood.
Articulate the effects a highly refined and processed carbohydrate diet can have on health - It can lead to
increased insulin levels.
Define hyperinsulinemia - Hyperinsulinemia is the chronic and acute elevation of insulin as a result of
habitual consumption of excess carbohydrate.
Articulate the dangers of chronically elevated insulin levels. - Elevated insulin levels can lead to coronary
disease, cancer, and Alzheimers
Identify the diseases that make up the "Deadly Quartet" and the biggest risk factor for developing those
conditions - (obesity, glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, high triglycerides), and coronary heart
disease, he claims, are avoidable through dietary means.
Identify the recommended diet for avoiding sickness - Stay away from processed foods which increase
insulin production. Zone Diet.
Identify the CrossFit recommendation for optimizing performance - The Zone Diet is what takes
optimizes performance.
Articulate the benefits of eating high quality foods and a "Paleo" diet - Modern diets (processed foods)
are ill suited for our genetic makeup. Lack of processed foods decreases your chances for diseases such
as coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, and psychological dysfunction
Articulate the benefits of weighing and measuring foods - concluded that natural variances in caloric
intake and macronutrient composition without measurement are greater than the resolution required to
turn good performance to great. have to measure.
Articulate the primary benefit of fish oil supplementation - research has indicated supplementation can
improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular function, nervous-system function, immune health, memory,
and mood issues
, -
Definition of Crossfit - constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement
(also known as Crossfits prescription)
What is functional movement - load, distance, and speed for production of high power
Define intensity - power
(intensity is the independent variable)
Crossfit methodology: - safety, efficacy, and efficiency
(the 3 most important and interdependent facets to evaluate any fitness program, can be supported only
by measurable, observable, repeatable data)
10 fitness domains of Crossfit: - cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility,
power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy
Define athlete - a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical
strength, agility, or stamina
Define Crossfit athlete - a person who is skilled or trained in strength, power, balance, and agility,
flexibility, and endurance
How is energy derived? - aerobically when O2 is utilized to metabolize substrates derived from food and
liberates energy
Aerobic activity: - are usually greater than 90 seconds in duration and involve low to moderate power
output or intensity
Ex: running on treadmill for 20 min, swimming a mile, watching TV
GUARANTEE A+
Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. - Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 120 second intervals; 400 meter
sprint.
Describe the Oxidative Pathway. - Aerobic (uses oxygen); more than 120 seconds; mile run.
What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere on this continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides
protection against the ravages of time and disease.
What's the difference between training and practice? - Training refers to improving the 10 general
physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport specific skills.
How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? - sickness, wellness, and fitness are
different measures of a single quality: health.
Define the power curve. - The area under which is your work capacity across broad time and modal
domains (your "fitness").
What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? - One's fitness at a certain
time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by time, age, and power.
What is technique? - Proper technique is the mechanism by which potential human energy and strength
are translated into real work capacity.
What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. - Protein - meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
What's crossfit's definition of health? - health is defined as work capacity across broad time and modal
domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
,Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control - Insulin regulates the
sugar in our blood.
Articulate the effects a highly refined and processed carbohydrate diet can have on health - It can lead to
increased insulin levels.
Define hyperinsulinemia - Hyperinsulinemia is the chronic and acute elevation of insulin as a result of
habitual consumption of excess carbohydrate.
Articulate the dangers of chronically elevated insulin levels. - Elevated insulin levels can lead to coronary
disease, cancer, and Alzheimers
Identify the diseases that make up the "Deadly Quartet" and the biggest risk factor for developing those
conditions - (obesity, glucose intolerance, high blood pressure, high triglycerides), and coronary heart
disease, he claims, are avoidable through dietary means.
Identify the recommended diet for avoiding sickness - Stay away from processed foods which increase
insulin production. Zone Diet.
Identify the CrossFit recommendation for optimizing performance - The Zone Diet is what takes
optimizes performance.
Articulate the benefits of eating high quality foods and a "Paleo" diet - Modern diets (processed foods)
are ill suited for our genetic makeup. Lack of processed foods decreases your chances for diseases such
as coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, and psychological dysfunction
Articulate the benefits of weighing and measuring foods - concluded that natural variances in caloric
intake and macronutrient composition without measurement are greater than the resolution required to
turn good performance to great. have to measure.
Articulate the primary benefit of fish oil supplementation - research has indicated supplementation can
improve insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular function, nervous-system function, immune health, memory,
and mood issues
, -
Definition of Crossfit - constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement
(also known as Crossfits prescription)
What is functional movement - load, distance, and speed for production of high power
Define intensity - power
(intensity is the independent variable)
Crossfit methodology: - safety, efficacy, and efficiency
(the 3 most important and interdependent facets to evaluate any fitness program, can be supported only
by measurable, observable, repeatable data)
10 fitness domains of Crossfit: - cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility,
power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy
Define athlete - a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical
strength, agility, or stamina
Define Crossfit athlete - a person who is skilled or trained in strength, power, balance, and agility,
flexibility, and endurance
How is energy derived? - aerobically when O2 is utilized to metabolize substrates derived from food and
liberates energy
Aerobic activity: - are usually greater than 90 seconds in duration and involve low to moderate power
output or intensity
Ex: running on treadmill for 20 min, swimming a mile, watching TV
