What Does a Class Look Like at Hurricane CrossFit?
Let’s walk you through what a typical 60-minute class looks like at Hurricane CrossFit. Whether it’s your first day or your 500th, you’re likely to be greeted by name by one of our coaches—probably with a little friendly banter to go along with it.
📋 Whiteboard Briefing
We kick things off by gathering everyone around the whiteboard. Here, the coach will explain the workout of the day (also known as the WOD). During this brief, we’ll cover how to approach the workout for the day, including scaling options for more advanced movements, volume considerations, and tips to help you get the most out of your time.
🔥 Warm-Up
After the brief, we move into the warm-up. A coach will lead you step-by-step through 10–20 minutes of movements designed to raise your core temperature, mobilize your joints, and prime your body for the workout ahead.
💪 Strength Work
Most days, we’ll start with a dedicated strength piece. At Hurricane, we follow structured 6-week strength cycles. For example, if we’re back squatting on Mondays, we’ll progressively increase volume or intensity over those 6 weeks. This approach helps you build strength safely, improve movement quality, and actually see progress over time.
Before the strength portion begins, your coach will demo the movement and explain key points of performance. You’ll get a chance to practice while your coach offers real-time feedback. (Don’t worry—nobody moves perfectly, and that’s what we’re here for.)
🧠 Conditioning
Next comes the conditioning piece, which can last anywhere from 3 to 35 minutes depending on the day. This variety is intentional—it helps train different energy systems for a more well-rounded level of fitness.
Think of it like this: sprinters and long-distance runners are built differently. We train both ends of the spectrum, so you develop both power and endurance. Some workouts use weights, others are bodyweight-focused. Some include running, some don’t. The goal is to expose you to different time domains, movements, and intensities—so you’re ready for whatever life throws at you.
Just like with strength, the coach will demo all the movements, answer questions, and help you scale the workout appropriately. We use a color-coded system to help guide your workout based on your fitness level. So whether you’re brand new or have been training for years, you’ll get a workout that challenges you—without crushing you.
🎯 Group Energy & Coaching Support
During the workout, your coach will walk around offering encouragement, coaching cues, and high fives. One of the best parts of Hurricane is the group energy—you’ll push harder with people around you than you would on your own. And don’t stress—everyone’s too focused on their own workout to be worried about yours. Promise.
🧘 Cooldown & Wrap-Up
We finish every class by cleaning up equipment and doing a coach-led group stretch. During this time, we’ll share class highlights, upcoming workouts, gym announcements, and sometimes sprinkle in a little nutrition talk too.
Every day is different, but the structure remains the same: expert coaching, a thoughtful plan, and a workout that pushes you in all the right ways. If you’re ready to get stronger, fitter, and healthier, head to our homepage and schedule a free meeting with a coach.
Let’s get after it 💥