Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
For a long time the barrier of entry to own and operate a CrossFit affiliate has been as simple as taking and passing you CrossFit Level 1 Certification. That led to an explosion of CrossFit affiliates worldwide at the tune of over 15,000 during methodology's heyday between 2014-2018. Today that number of Affiliates is unknown as numbers has fluctuated between as high as 8,000 to as low as 5,000. The barrier of entry has remained the same but it does bring to attention should it be changed or to keep it as is?
Ed Haynes is considered a pioneer of the spreading of the methodology in Asia, he owns and operates Coastal Fitness, an affiliate in Hong Kong, China. He also founded and is a coach of The Process Programming, one of the top training programs in Asia. He offers his take as a guest on the latest episode of Fitness Under Fire, joining the panel to discuss and debate the pros and cons of the barriers of affiliation.
Brian Friend hosts the discussions while panelists Clay Hamilton and Scotty Freymond join Ed to debate the topic.
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For a long time the barrier of entry to own and operate a CrossFit affiliate has been as simple as taking and passing you CrossFit Level 1 Certification. That led to an explosion of CrossFit affiliates worldwide at the tune of over 15,000 during methodology's heyday between 2014-2018. Today that number of Affiliates is unknown as numbers has fluctuated between as high as 8,000 to as low as 5,000. The barrier of entry has remained the same but it does bring to attention should it be changed or to keep it as is?
Ed Haynes is considered a pioneer of the spreading of the methodology in Asia, he owns and operates Coastal Fitness, an affiliate in Hong Kong, China. He also founded and is a coach of The Process Programming, one of the top training programs in Asia. He offers his take as a guest on the latest episode of Fitness Under Fire, joining the panel to discuss and debate the pros and cons of the barriers of affiliation.
Brian Friend hosts the discussions while panelists Clay Hamilton and Scotty Freymond join Ed to debate the topic.
This episode is brought to you by Muscle Rehab and Reyllen Fitness
Muscle Rehab | https://musclerehab.biz
Recovery matters. Muscle Rehab makes magnesium sprays and bath products designed for athletes who push hard.
Scan the QR code to head straight to their Amazon store and check them out.
Reyllen Fitness | reyllen.com
A brand built around one idea: pursuing excellence - in life and in training.
Their gymnastic grips and performance gear are designed for athletes who show up every day and demand more from their equipment.
No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just gear made to handle real training sessions.
Head to reyllenusa.com for US and reyllen.com for UK / EU and use code FITNESSUNDERFIRE for 20% off your first order!
