What it stands for: workout of the day
Just like neon, argyle compression socks and the phrase "beast mode,” WOD, workout of the day, originally started with CrossFit and has since spread to the greater fitness population. A WOD (pronounced "wad") is simply a list of the exercises you're supposed to do that day. Gyms that use WODs generally put up a new one every 24 hours so you get concise instructions and a lot of training variety. But if you don't like it, just don't get your panties in a WOD. (Couldn’t resist.)
Another one you can expect to hear in a CrossFit box: AFAP, as fast as possible. The instructor gives you a certain number of reps to do for each exercise, and your goal is to finish quickly.
