The Crossfit Pyramid
- crossfitbohica
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
The CrossFit Pyramid: Why Your Fitness Depends on More Than Just the Workout
My Dad once said"100% do not tear down a wall from the bottom" That's because we crumble easier at the top. We only do so because we fail to establish our base.
At our gym, we don’t just throw workouts at you and hope for the best. We follow a system built on the CrossFit Hierarchy of Development—a five-level pyramid that shows how true fitness is built from the ground up.
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🥦 Level 1: Nutrition – The Foundation of All Fitness
This is where it all starts. You can’t train hard and recover poorly and expect results.
We focus on:
Whole, nutrient-dense foods
Lean proteins, colorful veggies, healthy fats
Hydration, sleep, and recovery
if you can grow it, pick it, or it had parents, it's what you should be prioritizing in your diet!
💬 "You can't out-train a bad diet."Without proper fuel, your workouts won’t stick.
🫀 Level 2: Metabolic Conditioning – Build Your Engine
This is your cardio system—how your body creates and uses energy.
We train this through:
Rowing, running, biking, jump rope
High-rep bodyweight movements
Interval and endurance work
Why it matters:
Boosts stamina
Improves recovery, feel less beat up day to day when you build your body to handle the conditioning
Builds a base for lifting and high-skill work
🤸 Level 3: Gymnastics – Mastering Body Control
Think push-ups, pull-ups, toes-to-bar, handstands. Before you lift heavy, learn to move well.
Gymnastics trains:
Strength-to-bodyweight ratio
Flexibility, balance, and core control, this step is key to mastering flexibility.
Joint stability and movement efficiency
🔥 Want to move better and avoid injury? Prioritize gymnastics.
🏋️ Level 4: Weightlifting – Build Strength and Power
Now we load up. This level includes:
Olympic lifts (snatch, clean & jerk)
Deadlifts, back squats, presses
💡 But notice: it’s not at the bottom for a reason.Without proper fuel, conditioning, and control, lifting becomes dangerous or ineffective. The quickest way for most to a better jerk is a handstand, the fastest way to a bigger bench is a better dip.
🏆 Level 5: Sport – The Expression of Fitness
This is where it all comes together. Sport is any physical challenge that tests your training:
CrossFit competitions (like The Open)
Obstacle races
Pickup games or life outside the gym
keeping up with your kids
💪 We train so we can perform.
📉 Feeling Stuck? Look Down the Pyramid, Not Up
If your progress feels stalled, you might be skipping steps. Ask yourself:
Am I eating to support my goals?
Am I recovering properly?
Am I prioritizing technique over intensity?
🧭 Your Next Step: Build Your Foundation
✅ Talk to a coach about:
A basic nutrition strategy
A personal movement assessment
How to balance your pyramid
🎯 Final Thought:
Crossfit Bohica is for anyone. Though, it is our jobs as coaches to lead and guide and use the methodology to it's truest form, only that way can results be maximized to make you the fittest you're capable of being. So fix that pyramid!
Have fun!
-Coach Chris
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