How is power described in CrossFit terms?

• A. The total volume of work performed
• B. The amount of rest between sets
• C. The rate at which work is done
• D. The maximal weight lifted per rep

Answer: (C)

Power is the rate at which work is done. In CrossFit terms, it measures how quickly you can apply effort to move a load over a distance. Since work is force times distance, power equals work divided by time. Move the same load the same distance faster and power increases—for example, completing a lift in half the time doubles the power output. Rest periods and maximal load describe other aspects (recovery/energy systems and maximal strength, respectively), while total volume refers to the total amount of work performed, not how quickly it’s done. So the best description of power is the rate at which work is done.