In CrossFit intensity, volume refers to which of the following?

• A. Time, Reps, Distance
• B. Weight Lifted
• C. Speed
• D. Rest Intervals

Answer: (A)

Volume is the total amount of work you complete in a workout. It’s determined by how long you are moving (time), how many repetitions you perform (reps), and how far you move (distance). When you extend a workout, punch out more reps, or run farther, you increase the overall workload you’ve done. Weight lifted speaks to how hard each rep is, which is more about intensity, not the total amount of work. Speed affects pace and effort per rep, not the total volume. Rest intervals influence recovery and how the workout is paced, but don’t add to the actual work completed. So the elements that define volume are time, reps, and distance.