LEVEL 1 CROSSFIT INSTRUCTOR

In the last decade of Crossfit it has become in a good training for soldiers, martial artists, and mass phenomenon.
Even though cross-training is not new, Crossfit is very popular. There are Crossfit gymnasiums all around the world and now there is a question. How do you become in a certified instructor and what is more important, how do you become in a good instructor that is certified in CrossFit.

STEP 1

Enrol in a Gymnasium. It must have a program for beginners. This is a program so that people get used to high intensity training and the nine basic movements which are dividided into deadlift, Press set and Deadlift press. These movements  are important to pass the certification which includes an exam with 55 questions of multiple choice. A Good warm-up, coold down and flexibility. Various months of training with certified coaches and professionals is important to prepare you.

STEP 2

Read the essay of Glen Glassman. What is Fitness? It contains the three standards of CrossFit, the general abilities and injuries. These topics will be in the CV. After training a couple of months and once you are adapted, sign for a certification wth level one on the CrossFit website. This one lasts two days and it costs 1000$ aproximately. If you want, youu can pay for it in installments.

 STEP 3

Be identified with both the paleolithic feeding and the diet of the zone. The first one is focused on the quality of the diet whereas the last one is more focused on the fats, carbohydrates and proteins. You can find a lot of information about the diets on the Internet but it ou want to know more about it you can also read the books “ The Paleo Solution” the Robb Wolf and The Diet Zone of DR. Barry Sear.

STEP 4

Attend the certification with a pencil, food, gloves for lifting weights and a chalk. The lessons last from 9:00 a.m to 5.30 p.m both days, Saturday and Sunday. If you prepared yourself a lot the lesson will help you to solve all your doubts. If you have physical limitations the teachers will take action to help you. As soon as you finish your certification talk to the owner of the box where you train so that you can teach lessons, as you have to practise.

STEP 5

Practise different disciplines. For instance, the kettlebells are important for CrossFot. If you read the books about this discipline or you just go to the lessons of professionals you will acquire knowledge and you will be more professional. Moreover, you will incorporate this to your workouts working as a CrossFit coach. You will have to value the development of the technique and the abilities and you will be a good coach.Haz un hábito de practicar diferentes disciplinas. Por ejemplo las kettlebells son muy importantes en el Crossfit. Si te tomas el tiempo de leer libros acerca de esta disciplina o vas a seminarios que impartan expertos adquirirás mayor conocimiento y serás más profesional. Además podrás incorporar esto a tus workouts haciéndote un entrenador Crossfit más versátil. Siempre valora el desarrollo de la técnica y habilidades y serás un gran entrenador.

FOLLOWING TITLING

The certificate of level 1 is the first step, after that there are other certifications:
CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Coach’s Prep Course Trainer
CrossFit Trainer
CrossFit Coach