It’s true that CrossFit requires lots of equipment, with many WODs involving barbells, kettlebells and pull-up bars. But the basis of CrossFit is functional strength and fitness, and an effective CrossFit workout is possible with nothing more than a dumbbell.
In fact, Jennifer Muir, a WIT athlete who was crowned the Fittest Woman In The UK this year, says that one of the best tests of cardio fitness and strength is CrossFit Open workout 17.1, which uses dumbbells.
