The CrossFit® phenomenon: analysis of the number of box in Brazil and the world and the training and competition model

  • Fábio Hech Dominski Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil
  • Pedro de Orleans Casagrande Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil
  • Alexandro Andrade Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe and analyze the number of boxes of CrossFit® worldwide and in Brazil, besides the training and competition models. Materials and methods: A survey was conducted about the number of CrossFit boxes on the official CrossFit website. Results: CrossFit boxes are located in 154 countries on 7 continents, totalizing 14,969 boxes. The United States showed highest number of boxes, with 7314, followed by Brazil with 1055. All states of Brazil showed at least one CrossFit box, being most found in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states. The official CrossFit competitions are organized in three stages, which are held annually, composing The CrossFit Games. Conclusion: The characteristics of the training and competition models are possibly related to the motivation and satisfaction of the basic psychological needs of the practitioners' bond and autonomy, aspects that are possibly favoring the adherence and permanence of the practitioners.

Author Biographies

Fábio Hech Dominski, Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC); Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID); Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE); Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

Pedro de Orleans Casagrande, Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC); Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID); Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE); Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

Alexandro Andrade, Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE), Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID), Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Florianópolis-SC, Brasil

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC); Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte (CEFID); Laboratório de Psicologia do Esporte e do Exercí­cio (LAPE); Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

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Published
2019-07-15
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Dominski, F. H., Casagrande, P. de O., & Andrade, A. (2019). The CrossFit® phenomenon: analysis of the number of box in Brazil and the world and the training and competition model. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 13(82), 271-281. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/1691
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Vol. 13 No. 82 (2019)
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Scientific Articles - Original

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