Do You Need To Have Fitness Experience To Start CrossFit?

Casey Detzel • July 8, 2025

Why Anyone Can Start CrossFit, No Matter Your Fitness Level

Do You Need to Have Fitness Experience to Start CrossFit?

Short answer: absolutely not.

At All Inclusive CrossFit in Winter Park, Florida, we hear this question all the time—from folks who are curious but nervous, interested but unsure. Many people still think CrossFit is only for athletes or people who already “look” fit. That couldn’t be further from the truth—especially not here with us.

We built our gym on the idea that fitness should be accessible, supportive, and judgment-free—whether you’ve never stepped foot in a gym or you’ve been training for years.


CrossFit Is for All Levels—Especially Beginners

At its core, CrossFit is simply functional movement—things like squatting, pushing, pulling, and carrying, which help you move better in everyday life. These movements are scaled and adjusted to meet your body, your experience, and your goals.

At All Inclusive CrossFit, we guide each member through a personalized approach. That means if you're brand new to fitness or haven’t moved in a while, we start exactly where you are. There's no pressure to “keep up,” and no shame in modifying workouts. In fact, we see modifying as a skill—not a weakness. It’s how progress is built sustainably.


What to Expect If You're New to CrossFit

Starting anything new can feel intimidating. But here’s what you can actually expect when you walk into our Winter Park CrossFit gym:

  • A welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates effort—not comparison
  • Coaches who take the time to listen, teach, and meet you where you’re at
  • A color-coded intensity system to help you choose the right level for your body each day
  • Beginner-friendly classes that move at a pace you can follow
  • Encouragement to tune into your body, prioritize recovery, and build strength over time

This is CrossFit—without the ego, without the pressure, and without the burnout.


Why People New to Fitness Choose Our CrossFit Gym in Winter Park

Many of our members had never done CrossFit—or any formal fitness program—before coming here. They chose us because they were looking for something different:

  • A safe and supportive gym in Winter Park/in the Orlando area
  • Coaches who value whole-person wellness and mental health
  • A fitness space that feels more like a community and less like a competition
  • An inclusive CrossFit gym in Orlando where everyone belongs

We don’t yell. We don’t shame. And we definitely don’t expect you to know what a “power clean” is before you walk through the door.

All you need to start CrossFit is the willingness to show up. We’ll help with the rest!


Ready to Try CrossFit in Winter Park?

If you’re curious about CrossFit but unsure where to start, we’d love to meet you.
Come see what inclusive, beginner-friendly CrossFit looks like. You don’t need to be in shape to begin—you just need a place that sees your potential and supports your journey.

➡️ [Book a drop in HERE.]
➡️ [Learn more about our CrossFit classes in Winter Park
HERE.]

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