Question 1

DO I HAVE TO GET IN SHAPE FIRST BEFORE I START?

Accepted Answer

This is a common misconception. We are here to assist you become the fittest version of yourself! We offer scaling options for each individual so that you can thrive in each workout on a personal level. Fitness is a lifelong journey. Our workouts can cater to the fittest of the fit, and those just at the beginning of their journey.

Question 2

WHAT ARE YOUR CLASS TIMES?

Accepted Answer

Check our our Schedule here.

Question 3

WHAT DO I WEAR/NEED TO BRING TO CROSSFIT?

Accepted Answer

Wear anything comfortable for you to workout in (other than your birthday suit!). In terms of footwear wear shoes that you feel comfortable walking, running and jumping in (ie sandshoes/sneakers). If you are going to lash out on a pair of new treads, there are a number of manufacturers making CrossFit specific shoes these days. Our favourites are from Reebok, Innov8, Nike and No Bull. We tend towards preferring a more minimalist style shoe which provides a good crossover between sufficient comfort for walking/running/jumping and also weightlifting.
 
Please bring water, a small towel and don’t forget your deodorant! This is a sweaty business!
Leave any valuables at home.

Question 4

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A 1HR CROSSFIT SESSION?

Accepted Answer

The typical flow of a 1hr CrossFit session is:
 
General Class Briefing
Warm Up
Skill Development/Practice
Workout
Cool Down/Mobiliity/ Stretching
 
All components of the 1 hour session are coached by one of our own CrossFit Certified Trainers. You will receive personal attention and individual modifications to particular movements/exercises in consultation with your Trainer. We can accomodate many common injuries with modification and scaling to movements.
 
There are opportunities to grab a drink, go to the toilet and rest during the 1hr session.

Question 5

CAN I COME TO ANY SESSION ON ANY DAY?

Accepted Answer

Yep. Once you are a member you can choose to come to any session that is convenient for you on a given day. So that might be 4.15am on one day and then 5.45pm the next. You simply need to reserve a spot in the class using the Wodify app you have access to once you are a member.

Question 6

EVERYBODY LOOKS SO FIT AND I SUCK.

Accepted Answer

When you come to our gym, you will see lots of fit people training and we are proud of it. Our program works! But most didn't start out that way. They were likely just like you when they started - nervous, unsure, unconfident. Some had never stepped foot into any gym before and now they are crushing it. But, look closely and you will see we have people at all different levels training in our gym. Beginners, teens, seniors, people with injuries - all in the same session doing slightly different variations of the workout. Everyone has to start somewhere and once you get started you won't look back.

Question 7

I FEEL IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE, IS THIS TRUE?"

Accepted Answer

CrossFit is often difficult to compare to other fitness programs. We are not a big box gym that simply charges you a fee to use our facility and then leaves you to wander aimlessly amongst the equipment and unlike traditional group exercise classes, each athlete at our box is treated as an individual and we monitor and review your progress regularly. Essentially its like personal training, but at a fraction of the cost. In addition, as you will discover, there is nothing quite like the CrossFit box experience in terms of maintaining motivation and actually seeing measurable results.

Question 8

I'VE DONE "CROSSFIT-STYLE" TRAINING BEFORE. IS IT THE SAME?"

Accepted Answer

We hear this a lot and in most instances the answer is no, its not the same. CrossFit is more than just a single workout. It's a methodology and a lifestyle. Doing a single workout in your regular gym and saying you've done CrossFit is like saying you ate a salad and so now you're a vegetarian. CrossFit is programmed so that the combination of workouts across a daily and weekly basis get you fitter than you have ever been. If you pick and choose only workouts you "like", that's not really doing CrossFit. To truly benefit you need to follow a properly designed CrossFit program closely. Chances are the things you like least are the things you need to do most to improve your overall health and fitness.

Question 9

HOW CAN I DO CROSSFIT WITH BACK/ NECK  / KNEE PAIN FROM PREVIOUS INJURIES?

Accepted Answer

You won’t be alone if you come through the doors with previous injuries or tweaks. Many others in a similar situation to you have found relief from the pain by strengthening the muscles around the problem area. All too often people neglect exercising their low back due to fear of injury. Because of this they end up deconditioned, weak, and more susceptible to injury in the future from minor mishaps, which is usually what happens. Taking part in CrossFit will provide you a buffer so that you are less susceptible to these kinds of injuries. The movements and workouts are all completely scalable allowing anyone to take part.

Question 10

I HAVE HEARD CROSSFIT IS REALLY HARD, IS THIS TRUE?"

Accepted Answer

CrossFit is as hard as you make it. We encourage people to push to the limits of their own tolerances but only you can make the most out of your own workouts with the amount of work you put into them. The workouts themselves are scalable which means the amount of weight you lift or the movements you perform can be modified to suit your own individual capabilities and capacity.

Question 11

I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN GET HURT DOING CROSSFIT, IS THIS TRUE?"

Accepted Answer

As soon as you start to move your body for any activity, even just general everyday activities, you increase your chances of injury. However, the risk of injury from moving is far less of a risk than that posed by sitting on the couch for the rest of your life!  In terms of specific exercise programs CrossFit is safer than many. We like to work with people in 3 stages. First: mechanics (learning how to do the movements with correct technique), Second: Consistency (the ability to do the movements over and over again with safe and relatively efficient technique), Third: Intensity (the speed at which you do the movements). One does not come before the other. We always start with Mechanics.

Question 12

I AM AFRAID I WILL GET TOO BIG AND BULKY?

Accepted Answer

In order for people to get bigger, especially women, there are two things that you would have to make a concerted effort to do. One: pick up very heavy weight on a frequent basis. This is not something we do. Yes, we are very much concerned about your strength and we do lift heavy some days. But this is not our main focus. Two: eat an extremely high calorie diet. For most to gain productive muscle mass takes quite the effort in eating the right foods in a high amount. This is also something that we do not focus on. The majority of the workouts we do provide your muscles with more contractile potential and not hypertrophy (muscle mass).

Question 13

DO YOU HAVE A CRECHE OR OFFER CHILDCARE?

Accepted Answer

While we don't have a creche we do have a small area for kids to hang out in.  They do need to be well behaved and not likely to run out on the floor.  The workouts we do involve complex movements and weights so it is important the kids stay out of harm's way.

Question 14

I AM HOLIDAYING IN JIMBOOMBA AND WOULD LOVE TO DROP-IN. CAN I AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Accepted Answer

CrossFit Flourish loves drop-in guests.  To drop-in to a session with us you must have been training for at least 3 months at another CrossFit affiliate.

Frequently asked questions

DO I HAVE TO GET IN SHAPE FIRST BEFORE I START?

WHAT ARE YOUR CLASS TIMES?

WHAT DO I WEAR/NEED TO BRING TO CROSSFIT?

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A 1HR CROSSFIT SESSION?

CAN I COME TO ANY SESSION ON ANY DAY?

EVERYBODY LOOKS SO FIT AND I SUCK.

I FEEL IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE, IS THIS TRUE?"

I'VE DONE "CROSSFIT-STYLE" TRAINING BEFORE. IS IT THE SAME?"

HOW CAN I DO CROSSFIT WITH BACK/ NECK / KNEE PAIN FROM PREVIOUS INJURIES?

I HAVE HEARD CROSSFIT IS REALLY HARD, IS THIS TRUE?"

I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN GET HURT DOING CROSSFIT, IS THIS TRUE?"

I AM AFRAID I WILL GET TOO BIG AND BULKY?

DO YOU HAVE A CRECHE OR OFFER CHILDCARE?

I AM HOLIDAYING IN JIMBOOMBA AND WOULD LOVE TO DROP-IN. CAN I AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Frequently asked questions

DO I HAVE TO GET IN SHAPE FIRST BEFORE I START?

WHAT ARE YOUR CLASS TIMES?

WHAT DO I WEAR/NEED TO BRING TO CROSSFIT?

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A 1HR CROSSFIT SESSION?

CAN I COME TO ANY SESSION ON ANY DAY?

EVERYBODY LOOKS SO FIT AND I SUCK.

I FEEL IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE, IS THIS TRUE?"

I'VE DONE "CROSSFIT-STYLE" TRAINING BEFORE. IS IT THE SAME?"

HOW CAN I DO CROSSFIT WITH BACK/ NECK / KNEE PAIN FROM PREVIOUS INJURIES?

I HAVE HEARD CROSSFIT IS REALLY HARD, IS THIS TRUE?"

I HAVE HEARD YOU CAN GET HURT DOING CROSSFIT, IS THIS TRUE?"

I AM AFRAID I WILL GET TOO BIG AND BULKY?

DO YOU HAVE A CRECHE OR OFFER CHILDCARE?

I AM HOLIDAYING IN JIMBOOMBA AND WOULD LOVE TO DROP-IN. CAN I AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?