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Did a friend invite you to the gym for an AMRAP CrossFit workout?<\/p>\n

This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym.<\/p>\n

Meaning<\/h2>\n

The acronym \u2018AMRAP\u2019<\/em> stands for \u2018As Many Repetitions As Possible.\u2019<\/em> It\u2019s a part of the CrossFit training system<\/em> and a common workout posted on the CrossFit website. The \u2018AMRAP\u2019 <\/em>workout can involve various exercise combinations for as many reps as possible in a certain fixed period.<\/strong><\/p>\n

AMRAP<\/em> workouts are designed as \u2018high-intensity\u2019 <\/em>exercises. That means you need to complete them as fast as possible. Typically, the tempo in AMRAP<\/em> workouts is high, and athletes struggle to finish the final rounds of the workout.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re heading for the gym to try an AMRAP<\/em> workout, there\u2019s a good chance you could end up meeting \u2018Pukey the Clown.\u2019<\/em> Pukey is another CrossFit meme describing CrossFitters that puke during high-intensity workouts, like AMRAPs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Example Usage<\/h2>\n

\u201cOkay, we\u2019re going to do an AMRAP workout today. The program calls for burpees, pullups, and a 100-foot sled pull. Let\u2019s see how many rounds we get in two minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI went to the gym and trained with Mike last night. He put me through an AMRAP workout that made me sick. I almost puked by the end of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAMRAP workouts are notoriously hard. Beginners can try them, but be careful with your form during the final rounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEver since I started doing AMRAP workouts, I find my cardio has improved significantly. I\u2019m quite pleased with my recent progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s get to the gym and finish this AMRAP workout. I just want to get it out of the way. I don\u2019t even feel like training today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s push ourselves at the gym today. I\u2019ve wanted to try an AMRAP workout for a while, and I think today is the day we give it a go.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Origin<\/h2>\n

The expression \u2018AMRAP\u2019 originates from the CrossFit workout system developed by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000. Glen and Lauren opened their first CrossFit gym in Santa Cruz in 2001, posting workouts on their internet message board and website.<\/p>\n

The workouts were adopted by members of the military and law enforcement as a way to stay fit and in shape. Over the next decade, CrossFit saw a massive uptick in global adoption, with CrossFit \u2018Boxes\u2019 opening in cities across the world.<\/p>\n

Today there are over an estimated two million people using the CrossFit system.<\/p>\n

Glassman received total control over CrossFit LLC in 2012 after his divorce from Jenai. Jenai sold her share of the business to Glassman for $16 million.<\/p>\n