Muscle soreness in the first weeks of training is completely normal, and the best thing you can do is keep moving and keep coming to class. You’re reassuring people that soreness is part of the body adapting to training and shouldn’t discourage them. Clean Client-Ready Video Summary Muscle Soreness in the First Weeks In the first few weeks of your training journey, it’s very common to experience muscle soreness. Your shoulders might ache, your legs may feel stiff, and even something simple like walking up the stairs can feel difficult. This is completely normal. As your body starts to adapt to training — getting stronger, fitter, and moving better — some muscle soreness is part of that process. The most important thing is not to let it affect your motivation or stop you from coming to class. Keep Moving One of the best ways to reduce soreness is actually to keep moving. Once you start your workout and get your body moving again, you’ll usually start to feel much better. Movement and blood flow help your muscles recover. If the Soreness Is Too Much If the soreness becomes too intense: - Talk to one of the coaches - We can show you mobility exercises and stretches - We can also recommend recovery strategies or supplements that may help The Key Thing to Remember Muscle soreness at the start of training is a normal part of progress. Your body is simply adapting to something new. So don’t let it discourage you — keep showing up, keep moving, and your body will adjust. 💪

This is one of the first questions that I always get asked by new people. Below is a video (that is a bit out of date, but still relevant) that goes through a few different shoe variations that are both good and bad for Crossfit. Have a look and any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. 👍🏻

This group is for people who are new to CrossFit and want to build confidence, consistency, and real fitness — without burning out or quitting early. Whether you’ve just started CrossFit at a local gym or are thinking about joining one, this community exists to support your first 90–120 days, the most important phase of your CrossFit journey. 🔹 Who This Group Is For This group is for you if: - You’re new to CrossFit (or returning after time away) - You want to feel confident walking into class - You’re unsure about scaling, pacing, or what “good effort” actually means - You want to make CrossFit a habit, not a short-lived phase - You want guidance and community, no matter where you live 📍 Members from all over the world are welcome.