Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a minimum level of fitness required to start training?
A. No. Our workouts and exercises can be scaled and customized to any level. We’ve had everyone from grandmothers and auntys to pre-diabetic, diabetic, and obese people, to kids go through the program and they’ve all been fine. You will too. We’ve even trained a 100 year old CrossFit Athlete! To watch go to You Tube search ‘CrossFit AllStar Kupuna’
Q. How do I start?
A. 2 ways to start: Come to our monthly beginner class on the first Saturday of the month 6:30am-8am where we teach you everything you need to know to get started. To schedule go to our calendar and click on the Saturday Beginner KickSTART course to register. OR sign for a FREE trial class to get a taste of CrossFit workouts and see if CrossFit AllStar might be a good fit for you. If you become a member, the Beginner KickSTART course is FREE. Do you want more one-on-one? We would be happy to schedule a private beginner intro at a time a time that's right for you! Please give us a call or text! 808-357-7851
Q. The FREE Sample class was great, how do I join as a member?
A. Click on ‘Fees’ here on our website to go to see or purchase membership options.
Q. What should I expect my first couple of weeks?
A. Expect to train at a VERY moderate pace. We want you to learn the basic mechanics of everything FIRST, then be consistent in those mechanics, then bump up the intensity ONLY after mastering the first 2 key points. Expect to be sore. Really sore. There is no way to get around it. This is normal, and proof that you are working hard breaking down muscle fibers during your workout. It is during your rest periods between classes that your muscles will build up even stronger. You can help speed the recovery process by drinking plenty of water, getting adequate sleep (7+hours a night), and possibly taking tumeric(hawaiian ‘olena), as a natural anti-inflammatory, and fish oil which has been shown to speed recovery. Whatever you do, don’t stop training just cause you are sore. It is good to come back and take the next workout light if you need to, main thing is to keep moving to flush the lactic acid out of the muscle, which is causing you to be ‘sore’. Keep your head up and know that with practice, consistency, and determination, you WILL reach your goals. If you believe you CAN, you WILL!
Q. Can I bring my kids to class?
A. YES! The owner of CrossFit AllStar has two children herself and knows how important it is to keep up your own training as an athlete while still living the reality of being a parent. We made sure the space could accommodate children safely by having some space by the back roll up door, or on the benches outside in front of the gym. All we ask is that you read and sign the parent agreement and liability waiver. We also offer CrossFit Kids classes for keiki ages 5 to 12, and teens so please take a look at our schedule.
Q. Will CrossFit make me bulky?
A. In short, NO. Read this helpful article
Q. I’m just visiting from the mainland, but I’ve been CrossFitting for so long that I kip in my sleep. Can I please come to a group class?
A. We welcome CrossFit athletes from all over the world. Please go to our schedule, click on the class you’d like to take, and purchase a single class, a week pass, or a month at a time.
Q. I just relocated from the mainland and now live on the Big Island, but I’ve been CrossFitting so long that I named my kids Fran and Helen. Can I please come to a group class?
A. YES. Please come train with us. If you want review the basics, our Saturday KickSTART course is free for members if you want a refresher.
Q. What's it gonna cost me?
A. CrossFit is free, and a WOD (Workout Of the Day) is posted on the CrossFit.com Main Site. So why pay for it? Our members come because CrossFit works and it’s a blast. They come because CrossFit AllStar members receive instruction and coaching from an high caliber trainer in every class. Even the most elite athletes have room for constant improvement in all of the CrossFit exercises, from the basic squat to the complex Olympic lifts – so our trainers will always be there to keep you in top form. Our members also come because CrossFit is more fun and sometimes more effective with groups and fun coaches.
Q. Do you do private sessions?
A. Absolutely. Press Contact Us for more info or to set something up.
Q. Do you take credit cards?
A. Yup! We take all of the following: cash, debit, VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We impose an Infrastructure Fee of 3.0% on Card transactions and $0.99 on ACH transactions, which is not greater than our cost of acceptance. We look forward to training you! Mahalo!
Q. How much is a membership?
A. We have a variety of flexible choices, but CrossFit’s value cannot be determined simply by looking at the price. Come in for a FREE trial class, and leave will all the information you’ll need to make the right decision for your health and fitness! Find our fees HERE.
Q. Do you sell t-shirts, water bottles, stickers and other stuff?
A. Of course. Come on in and check out our AllStar gear and our CrossFit AllStar "Suck it Up" waterbottles. Please check out our online store!
Q. Can I just come and work out on my own?
A. Yes, but only if you are a current member, and only during open gym or other class times by checking in with the coach present and following the HOUSE RULES. Please see our schedule.
For any questions that weren’t answered here, please fill out our contact us form.