New to CrossFit? Get our free beginner's guide
Curious about CrossFit but not sure where to start? Our friendly, plain-English guide explains what CrossFit really is, where it came from, how to get started at ORE CrossFit in Telford and what your first month will actually be like. No jargon, no hard sell.
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What's inside the guide
Written by our coaches for complete beginners, people coming back after a long break and anyone who has heard of CrossFit and wondered if it's for them.
- What CrossFit actually isA training methodology, not just a workout, and why every session is varied but never random.
- A very brief historyFrom one coach in California to thousands of gyms worldwide, and ORE's own story since 2012.
- Why we're called OREA nod to Telford's iron-making past at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge.
- "But is it for me?"Honest answers to the worries almost everyone has, plus a jargon buster.
- HYROX, HybridNW, the Open… what are they?What fitness races are, and why training only for a race leaves gaps in your fitness.
- How to get started at OREFree tasters, our Kickstart course, memberships and what to bring to your first class.
- Your first month, week by weekWhat to expect and how you'll feel, how often to train, and a handy checklist.
Questions about the guide
Is the guide really free?
Yes. It's completely free. Just tell us your first name and email address and the download starts straight away. We'll email you a copy too.
Will I be signed up to anything?
No. We only use your details to send you the guide. If you tick the box, we'll also send occasional tips, news and offers, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Is CrossFit suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Every class at ORE is coached and every workout is scaled to suit you, whether you've never been to a gym or haven't exercised in years. The guide explains exactly how this works.
Can I just come and try a class instead?
Of course. Beginners get two free taster classes in any of our CrossFit classes. No experience needed and no commitment.
Want to know more first? Read our guide to your first CrossFit class, see how to get started, or check our prices.
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