CROSSFIT L1 – Programming Questions
with Correct Answers 2026-2027
What is the goal of crossfit programming? - CORRECT ANSWER -
to increase fitness and GPP by blending structure and flexibility
Define and give examples of 3 major movement modalities - CORRECT ANSWER --
M=metabolic conditioning or "cardio" to build stamina: run, bike, swim, row, jump rope
-G=gymsastics, body weight exercises to improve body control; air squats, pull ups, push-ups, sit-
ups
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W=weightlifting, powerlifting, and olympic lifts to increase strength and power; deadlifts, cleans, sn
atch
Define and give examples of common workout formats - CORRECT ANSWER --
single modality: rest is long and deliberate, focus is on improvement of the element not total met
abolic effect
-couplet modality; task is priority, elements are moderate to high intensity and work-
rest management is critical
-triplet modality: time priority, challenge is repeating cycles not difficulty or individual elements
-priority: is task or time based
Identify how to measure and increase in power in workouts - CORRECT ANSWER --
an increase in power is measured by reducing the time to complete the task
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time priority: AMRAP moderate/high intensity; work/rest interval management is critical; and increa
se in power is measured by an increase in cycles
with Correct Answers 2026-2027
What is the goal of crossfit programming? - CORRECT ANSWER -
to increase fitness and GPP by blending structure and flexibility
Define and give examples of 3 major movement modalities - CORRECT ANSWER --
M=metabolic conditioning or "cardio" to build stamina: run, bike, swim, row, jump rope
-G=gymsastics, body weight exercises to improve body control; air squats, pull ups, push-ups, sit-
ups
-
W=weightlifting, powerlifting, and olympic lifts to increase strength and power; deadlifts, cleans, sn
atch
Define and give examples of common workout formats - CORRECT ANSWER --
single modality: rest is long and deliberate, focus is on improvement of the element not total met
abolic effect
-couplet modality; task is priority, elements are moderate to high intensity and work-
rest management is critical
-triplet modality: time priority, challenge is repeating cycles not difficulty or individual elements
-priority: is task or time based
Identify how to measure and increase in power in workouts - CORRECT ANSWER --
an increase in power is measured by reducing the time to complete the task
-
time priority: AMRAP moderate/high intensity; work/rest interval management is critical; and increa
se in power is measured by an increase in cycles
