Definition

Every Minute On the Minute—complete a set amount of work at the start of each minute, resting whatever time remains. A workout format where the clock is both timer and tormentor.

Example Usage

We did a 10-minute EMOM of 15 burpees, which sounds manageable until you realize the rest periods shrink as you slow down.

Origin

CrossFit and functional fitness programming abbreviation

Fun Fact

EMOM workouts provide built-in rest intervals that naturally adjust to your fitness level—faster athletes get more rest, making them self-scaling.

Source: CrossFit and functional fitness terminology

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