In CrossFit intensity, load is defined as which of the following?

• A. Repetitions per Minute
• B. Duration of Rest Intervals
• C. Amount of Weight Lifted
• D. Movement Tempo

Answer: (C)

Load is the amount of weight lifted. In CrossFit, intensity reflects how hard the work feels, and the external resistance you lift is a primary driver of that difficulty. Heavier weights increase the force demands on your muscles, recruit more muscle fibers, and push fatigue higher, making the workout more intense. The other factors—repetitions per minute (pace), rest interval duration, and movement tempo—also shape intensity, but they are separate variables from the actual load. For example, two workouts with the same movement and reps can feel drastically不同 if one uses a heavier barbell and the other uses a lighter one, because the heavier load increases the physical stress even when cadence is similar. In practice, load is often set as weight or a percentage of your max to scale the challenge appropriately.