CrossFit Level 1 Exam 135 Updated Questions
and Answers (2026/2027) | Latest Practice
Review with Detailed Explanations | Grade A+
• What is Crossfit? -✓✓constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement
• What is power? -✓✓the time rate of doing work
• What is the most important characteristic of functional movement? -✓✓Capacity to
move large loads over long distance (high power producing)
• What are the characteristics of functional movement? -✓✓natural, universal motor
recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity, high
power producing.
• Describe intensity -✓✓Intensity is defined exactly as power. High intensity allows for
shorter, high cardio sessions.
• What is the relationship between intensity and results? -✓✓Intensity is the
independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise. Intensity and and functional movements are more
effective at creating results.
• What is variance? -✓✓Variance means unknown and unknowable events. The model
we offer allows for wide variance of mode, exercise, metabolic pathway, rest, intensity,
sets, and reps.
• What are the four supporting models of Crossfit's definition of fitness. -✓✓The 10
general physical skills; The Hopper; The Metabolic Pathways; Sickness-Wellness-
Fitness Continuum.
• What are the 10 general physical skills? Why is this model important in defining
fitness. -✓✓stamina, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, speed, power, agility,
cardiovascular respiratory endurance, and accuracy. You are as fit as you are
competent in each of these skills.
• What is The Hopper Model? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
✓✓Random tasks to accomplish; The implication here is that fitness requires an ability
to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks, tasks combined in infinitely varying
combinations.
, • What are the Metabolic Pathways? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
✓✓They provide energy; They are Phosphocreatine, Glycolytic, and Oxidative. A fit
person should be competent in all pathways.
• Describe the Phosphocreatine Pathway. -✓✓Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 10
second intervals; 100 meter dash.
• Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. -✓✓Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 120 second
intervals; 400 meter sprint.
• Describe the Oxidative Pathway. -✓✓Aerobic (uses oxygen); more than 120 seconds;
mile run.
• What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in
defining fitness? -✓✓Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere on this
continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides protection against the ravages of time and
disease.
• What's the difference between training and practice? -✓✓Training refers to improving
the 10 general physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport specific skills.
• How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? -✓✓sickness,
wellness, and fitness are different measures of a single quality: health.
• Define the power curve. -✓✓The area under which is your work capacity across broad
time and modal domains (your "fitness").
• What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? -✓✓One's
fitness at a certain time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by time, age, and
power.
• What is technique? -✓✓Proper technique is the mechanism by which potential human
energy and strength are translated into real work capacity.
• What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. -✓✓Protein -
meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
• What's crossfit's definition of health? -✓✓health is defined as work capacity across
broad time and modal domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
• Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control -
✓✓Insulin regulates the sugar in our blood.
and Answers (2026/2027) | Latest Practice
Review with Detailed Explanations | Grade A+
• What is Crossfit? -✓✓constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement
• What is power? -✓✓the time rate of doing work
• What is the most important characteristic of functional movement? -✓✓Capacity to
move large loads over long distance (high power producing)
• What are the characteristics of functional movement? -✓✓natural, universal motor
recruitment patterns, essential, safe, compound yet irreducible, core to extremity, high
power producing.
• Describe intensity -✓✓Intensity is defined exactly as power. High intensity allows for
shorter, high cardio sessions.
• What is the relationship between intensity and results? -✓✓Intensity is the
independent variable most commonly associated with maximizing the rate of return of
favorable adaptation to exercise. Intensity and and functional movements are more
effective at creating results.
• What is variance? -✓✓Variance means unknown and unknowable events. The model
we offer allows for wide variance of mode, exercise, metabolic pathway, rest, intensity,
sets, and reps.
• What are the four supporting models of Crossfit's definition of fitness. -✓✓The 10
general physical skills; The Hopper; The Metabolic Pathways; Sickness-Wellness-
Fitness Continuum.
• What are the 10 general physical skills? Why is this model important in defining
fitness. -✓✓stamina, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, speed, power, agility,
cardiovascular respiratory endurance, and accuracy. You are as fit as you are
competent in each of these skills.
• What is The Hopper Model? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
✓✓Random tasks to accomplish; The implication here is that fitness requires an ability
to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks, tasks combined in infinitely varying
combinations.
, • What are the Metabolic Pathways? Why is this model important in defining fitness? -
✓✓They provide energy; They are Phosphocreatine, Glycolytic, and Oxidative. A fit
person should be competent in all pathways.
• Describe the Phosphocreatine Pathway. -✓✓Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 10
second intervals; 100 meter dash.
• Describe the Glycolytic Pathway. -✓✓Anaerobic (absence of oxygen); 120 second
intervals; 400 meter sprint.
• Describe the Oxidative Pathway. -✓✓Aerobic (uses oxygen); more than 120 seconds;
mile run.
• What is the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum? Why is this model important in
defining fitness? -✓✓Every measurable value of health will fall somewhere on this
continuum. Fitness (crossfit) provides protection against the ravages of time and
disease.
• What's the difference between training and practice? -✓✓Training refers to improving
the 10 general physical skills (I think) whereas practice refers to sport specific skills.
• How does the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum relate to health? -✓✓sickness,
wellness, and fitness are different measures of a single quality: health.
• Define the power curve. -✓✓The area under which is your work capacity across broad
time and modal domains (your "fitness").
• What is work capacity? How is work capacity illustrated in the power curve? -✓✓One's
fitness at a certain time in one's life. (I think) I think it's illustrated by time, age, and
power.
• What is technique? -✓✓Proper technique is the mechanism by which potential human
energy and strength are translated into real work capacity.
• What are the three macronutrients in our diet? Give an example of each. -✓✓Protein -
meat
Carbohydrates - broccoli
Fat - Butter
• What's crossfit's definition of health? -✓✓health is defined as work capacity across
broad time and modal domains throughout life. sustained fitness.
• Describe the roles of hormones, like insulin and glucagon, for blood sugar control -
✓✓Insulin regulates the sugar in our blood.
