A CrossFit Kids program creates a lifelong enjoyment of fitness, a pathway toward virtuosity in movement, and an association of fitness with fun. The best CrossFit Kids programs are also able to layer in life-skill instruction. In this simple game, the kids are having a great time (laughing and smiling) while moving (lifting, carrying, running); but quite expertly, the importance of teamwork is brought in as the centerpiece of the game. What other life skills do you see reinforced here, and what

Top five tips to start a CrossFit Kids and Teens program from CrossFit Roots owner Nicole Christensen: -Start with great coaches. -Make it easy for teens to bring a friend to class. -Require commitment, and avoid using punch cards. Develop teens in a consistent way. -Don’t overcomplicate it. Start small, and then grow naturally. -Make sure you’re following the CrossFit Kids methodology. | CrossFit