The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000. AMRAP: It stands for as ... harder in order to earn more rest. WOD: Workout of the day — as the name ...

Before R.A.D. (short for “Rally Against Destruction”) entered the scene, CrossFit enthusiasts who cared as much about their style as their WOD performance were left rather poorly served.