I do CF and no one has ever screamed at me during a workout. It's not like a bootcamp thing at all. It's actually quite the opposite, classmates cheer each other on and say "Nice job!" in the middle of the workout. It's a very supportive, positive environment.

Love it!

There are several benchmark workouts that are named after girls (Helen, Cindy, Grace, Isabel, etc.). They are tough workouts that are repeated every so often to gauge your progress. When asked why they were given female names, the creator of CrossFit said ” I think anything that leaves you laying on your back gasping…

That is one of mine too!

I got married in 2010 and spent $550. I couldn't really imagine spending more, although it seemed like a bargain after watching so many episodes of Say Yes to the Dress.