The CrossFitters are the select few that decide to push their bodies to the limit. They may be cult-like, but they become one big, happy, healthy, and in-shape family.

1. People will always remind you that CrossFit is "dangerous" or "bad."

We have heard a thousand times, from a thousand different (and normally non-credible) sources that CrossFit is "bad" or "dangerous." You are just as likely to be injured weightlifting by yourself, driving, or any number of things.

2. We love acronyms.

DUs, HSPU, WB, MU, Rx+, Rx, RFT, and HPC. And those are just from today's WOD.

3. It is totally acceptable to lie on the floor after the Metcon.

The Metcon is the main part of the WOD (Workout of the Day). It's high intensity, involves weight, and normally is followed by thoughts such as: "What did I do to deserve this?" and my personal favorite, "Why me?"

4. Wearing Nike shoes is a cardinal sin.

Reebok sponsors the CrossFit Games, and even has their own CrossFit line. Rumor has it, if you show up to a sponsored CrossFit event wearing Nikes, that you will receive a free pair of shoes.

5. Wall balls.

You either do not mind wall balls, or you think they are the direct working of Satan himself. There is no in-between, and one does not "love" doing wall balls.

6. You will hate women's names.

The biggest, baddest, and meanest WODs are named after women. If I ever meet a woman with the name of a Metcon, I do not know what I would do. Seriously though, screw you, Karen.

7. We get really upset with ourselves when we have a bad workout.

CrossFit is all about pushing yourselves to the limit and holding yourself to a higher level, physically. Nothing will ruin your day like a bad workout.

8. Your box becomes your family.

The people at your box are the ones that see you laugh, cry, sweat, and see the disgusting faces you make when you try to do that last thruster. They are the ones that at end of the Metcon will hug you and hive you a high five, no matter how much chalk, sweat, and whatever cakes your callused hands.