about anybody to become a Crossfit Certification Level 1 coach. Also, Crossfit HQ will sell an affiliate license to anybody with a pulse and money. They're pretty much everywhere now.

At my particular gym the Head Trainer, the Asst. Head Trainer, and the General Manager were all experienced Weightlifters prior to joining Crossfit. And when I say Weightlifting, I'm talking about Olympic style weightlifting.

I advise anybody that is looking into Crossfit to properly vet their local gyms and coaches/trainers.

Lastly, kipping pull-ups make for bad optics. I understand the point of kipping for reps over an extended period of time, but they do look ridiculous to an outsider.