CrossFitters have ‘higher levels of social bonding and community belonging’ than traditional gym users. A 2021 paper found them to be highly motivated by the ‘social capital’ and ‘camaraderie’ their sessions provide, with one respondent explaining they ‘complement each other on achievements and all those types of things. I like the fact that if one person is struggling to finish their workout or having a bad day or it’s just a tough workout for them, then you’ve got people cheering them on all the time.’
