Am I Too Old to Start CrossFit? Getting Fit After 40, 50 and Beyond Getting older doesn't mean you have to slow down, stop lifting weights or accept that feeling stiff and tired is just part of life. In fact, building strength and improving your fitness becomes increasingly important as we get older. But if you've ever looked at CrossFit and thought, "Surely that's for people in their 20s?", you're certainly not alone. At EDC CrossFit in Alton, Hampshire , we regularly speak to people who want to get stronger and healthier but aren't sure whether CrossFit is right for their age or fitness level. Here's what we'd love you to know: you're not too old to start. Is CrossFit Suitable for People Over 40 or 50? Absolutely! CrossFit isn't about competing with the person next to you. It's about improving your own fitness, whatever your starting point. Every workout can be adapted to your ability, experience and individual needs. That might m...