When it comes to choosing between CrossFit and a traditional gym, it's crucial to understand the fundamental differences that set them apart. CrossFit is a high-intensity training program that ...

The fitness company has more than 12,000 CrossFit affiliates spanning 146 countries, Austin Malleolo, senior director of strategy and operations of affiliates at CrossFit, told Fox News Digital.

"A typical CrossFit gym charges members anywhere from $125 to $200 a month or more depending on the location," says Hess. Another downside is that the fitness regimen can be overwhelming at first.

CrossFit is practiced by members of over 13,000 affiliated gyms in 120 countries. In the U.S. alone, there are over 7,000 gyms offering the program.

"A typical CrossFit gym charges members anywhere from $125 to $200 a month or more depending on the location," says Hess. Another downside is that the fitness regimen can be overwhelming at first.

By 2018, there were more than 15,000 CrossFit gyms across 155 countries and the company was boasting hundreds of thousands of new converts annually.

"A typical CrossFit gym charges members anywhere from $125 to $200 a month or more depending on the location," says Hess. Another downside is that the fitness regimen can be overwhelming at first.