Have you ever wondered what your spirit animal is in the world of CrossFit?

You may have wondered at some point what your spirit animal is in your fitness community. We can find various types of people in every gym, workout, or competition, each with their own personalities, strengths, and weaknesses. Some can be fun, but others can be extreme to the point of being annoying.

This blog will explore six different types of people you might see at your CrossFit box, including sloths, foxes, and lizards, among others. Learning how to spot them can help you understand how to interact with them and identify with one of these spirit animals yourself.

Join us on this journey to discover your spirit animal in the world of CrossFit!

The FOX: The Rep Thief

• Description of the type of person: The one who tries to steal repetitions to deceive his coach and his training partners.
• Tips for identifying it: What to look for in their training style and behavior in the box.
• Tips for dealing with them: How to approach the situation without being negative or confrontational.

The SLOTH: He who takes every day as a day of rest (" Everyday is Rest Day")

• Description of the type of person: The one who is never motivated to train and always finds an excuse not to do it.
• Tips for identifying it: What to look for in their training style and behavior in the box.
• Tips for dealing with them: How to motivate them and help them establish an effective training routine.

The ANT: The one who is small but lifts a lot of weight ("I Might Be Small But My Lifts Are Big")

• Description of the type of person: A person who is short in stature and people would never believe that they lift heavy weights.
• Tips to identify it: Look for the short, muscular person.
• Tips for dealing with them: Improve and practice your technique so that you can lift the same weight as your boxing partner.

The WOLF: The one who always yells "Invalid Rep" in every workout (" No Rep")

• Description of the type of person: The one who is always yelling in the box and yells even more when he tells someone "No Rep" in workouts.
• Tips to identify it: Look for someone who knows the moves; the person yelling "No rep" probably has a good knowledge of the moves and is paying attention to the technical details.
• Tips for dealing with them: Respectfully ask them not to raise their voices so much.

The CROCODILE: The one who always takes off his shirt during warm-up ("It's Not A Workout With Your Shirt On")

• Description of the type of person: The one who takes off his shirt as soon as the warm-up begins.
• Tips to identify him: Look for the person in the box who never has his shirt on.
• Tips for dealing with them: Don't be intimidated by their physiques (six-pack abs, big biceps)

The PANDA: The one who loves to cover himself in magnesium ("Chalk Monster")

• Description of the type of person: The one who can't let go of magnesium and loves to fill up.
• Tips for identifying it: Look for the person whose clothes are the most stained.
• Tips for dealing with them: Advise them that it's good to use magnesium, but not to overuse it.

How to be a good training partner at the box?

Being a good training partner in the box involves being mindful of your partner's needs and goals, while working together to improve your skills and fitness.

Here are some tips for being a good training partner at the box:

1. Maintain a positive and motivating attitude: A training partner's attitude can make a big difference in how the other partner feels during training. Make sure you are motivating and encouraging, even during the toughest moments.

2. Listen to your teammate: It's important to listen to your teammate and be attentive to their needs. If your teammate tells you they need a break, respect their request and give them time to recover.

3. Be responsible: If you agree to train with your partner, make sure you keep your commitments and arrive on time. Lack of punctuality and commitment can be frustrating and demotivating for your partner.

4. Help your partner improve: Observe your partner's movements and offer constructive advice to improve their technique. If you have boxing experience, share your knowledge and help them improve.

5. Respect your partner's limits: If your partner is not comfortable with certain movements or exercises, respect their limits and find alternatives that are safe and effective for both of you.

6. Maintain a safe environment: Ensure the training area is free of obstructions and hazards. If working with equipment or weights, ensure they are used safely and properly.

7. Celebrate your partner's achievements: Recognize and celebrate your partner's accomplishments, whether it's a new move learned or an improvement in endurance. Celebrating achievements can be a great motivator to continue training together.

How do we at Doer Fitness choose the style and themes of our illustrations?

The Doer Fitness marketing team met to create new content, and among those ideas, the idea arose to create something never before seen on the brand's social media, which was to represent the types of people found in a box.

Brayan Elizondo, a member of the graphic design team, created the animal characters and also made the hand-drawn sketches.

"My inspiration came from retro cartoon characters, because I've always loved that art and cartoon art. I thought this cartoon style could give the characters more personality," Elizondo said.

Sofia Jara, the image and design coordinator, commented that for the color palette they chose colors according to the personality and element of each character, in order to achieve a harmonious palette.

Get your t-shirts with our original illustrations!

You can find your new shirt or crop top to identify with your favorite animal or give it as a gift to your boxing partner by clicking HERE

Let us know in the comments what you thought of our new illustrations and if you think we missed any other characteristics of the people who come to your box.