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Jesikuh094
Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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Give me some good crossfit workouts? I am so new to this working out thing and I really need a workout plan I can stick to!!!

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  • SconnieCat
    SconnieCat Posts: 770 Member
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    Hi Jesikuh - if you're looking for Crosfit workouts, you can actually download the foundational moves and WODs from the main crossfit.com website.
  • kdogni
    kdogni Posts: 124 Member
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    I would also recommend you visit your local crossfit gym. They will be able to help you go over movements etc.
  • Jesikuh094
    Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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    We have
    SconnieCat wrote: »
    Hi Jesikuh - if you're looking for Crosfit workouts, you can actually download the foundational moves and WODs from the main crossfit.com website.

    I will definitely look into that when I get off work! That is awesome, thank you so much!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Hi

    I'm a little confused cos crossfit is a gym based programme with weights that seems to be focused on class based activities with high speed reps on a range of different lifts etc

    If you are new to working out, have you ever lifted? How's your form? Do you have equipment

    Are you looking for a specific crossfit branded workout then the poster before me has directed you to right place

    But if you're looking for a beginners programme you can do at home you possibly want a bodyweight programme

    You are your own gym
    Convict conditioning
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

    Are all good bodyweight programmes

    If you have weights or access to gym then these are decent beginners programmes

    Books
    Strong Curves
    New Rules of Lifting for Women or their new one Stronger

    Structured online programmes
    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
    https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
    http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength
  • Jesikuh094
    Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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    kunaal50 wrote: »
    I would also recommend you visit your local crossfit gym. They will be able to help you go over movements etc.

    We have a YMCA, but, it definitely isn't the best. I live in a small town and they don't invest a lot of money into it!
  • Jesikuh094
    Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Hi

    I'm a little confused cos crossfit is a gym based programme with weights that seems to be focused on class based activities with high speed reps on a range of different lifts etc

    If you are new to working out, have you ever lifted? How's your form? Do you have equipment

    Are you looking for a specific crossfit branded workout then the poster before me has directed you to right place

    But if you're looking for a beginners programme you can do at home you possibly want a bodyweight programme

    You are your own gym
    Convict conditioning
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

    Are all good bodyweight programmes

    If you have weights or access to gym then these are decent beginners programmes

    Books
    Strong Curves
    New Rules of Lifting for Women or their new one Stronger

    Structured online programmes
    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
    https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
    http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength

    I have a friend who is a personal trainer and she swears by all things crossfit. I first need to lose weight and get my body comfortable with all the extensive things. I do life but I dont get to go as often as I like, my work schedule works against me. I just really need some tips!
  • SconnieCat
    SconnieCat Posts: 770 Member
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    Jesikuh094 wrote: »
    kunaal50 wrote: »
    I would also recommend you visit your local crossfit gym. They will be able to help you go over movements etc.

    We have a YMCA, but, it definitely isn't the best. I live in a small town and they don't invest a lot of money into it!

    I highly agree with @kunaal50 - have you done a search to see if there are any gyms in your area?

    Also, I've done the Stronglifts 5x5 that @rabbitjb recommended. That's another great program that is super straightforward and might be worth looking into. Plus you can probably just utilize the equipment in your local gym.

    Whatever you decide, make sure it's something that will be sustainable, that will help you achieve whatever goals you've set for yourself, are programs that you'll enjoy, and that is safe for you. :) Have fun!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited January 2016
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    Jesikuh094 wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Hi

    I'm a little confused cos crossfit is a gym based programme with weights that seems to be focused on class based activities with high speed reps on a range of different lifts etc

    If you are new to working out, have you ever lifted? How's your form? Do you have equipment

    Are you looking for a specific crossfit branded workout then the poster before me has directed you to right place

    But if you're looking for a beginners programme you can do at home you possibly want a bodyweight programme

    You are your own gym
    Convict conditioning
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

    Are all good bodyweight programmes

    If you have weights or access to gym then these are decent beginners programmes

    Books
    Strong Curves
    New Rules of Lifting for Women or their new one Stronger

    Structured online programmes
    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
    https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
    http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength

    I have a friend who is a personal trainer and she swears by all things crossfit. I first need to lose weight and get my body comfortable with all the extensive things. I do life but I dont get to go as often as I like, my work schedule works against me. I just really need some tips!

    Well some people seem to love it. I looked into it and absolutely rejected the concept for me as I would be too concerned about my sense of competition against others and risk of injury, So no matter what your friend says you have to find something that suits you...it may be crossfit, but there's a big anti crossfit vibe too

    Find what you enjoy

    If you need to lose weight I'd suggest calorie control, plus move more (walk) plus a beginners weights programme like one of the ones in my post upthread
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
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    I have a friend who is a personal trainer and she swears by all things crossfit. I first need to lose weight and get my body comfortable with all the extensive things. I do life but I dont get to go as often as I like, my work schedule works against me. I just really need some tips!

    Or, you could start now with body weight routines; squats, pushups, planks etc. for a couple days just to get warmed up while you contemplate how your going to incorporate a crossfit regime into your busy life.
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,114 Member
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    CrossFit is not just about the workouts but about the camaraderie and competition within your CrossFit box (gym). You can do CF workouts on your own, but it's not the same.
  • BZAH10
    BZAH10 Posts: 5,710 Member
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    ShellyBell999 wrote: »

    I have a friend who is a personal trainer and she swears by all things crossfit. I first need to lose weight and get my body comfortable with all the extensive things. I do life but I dont get to go as often as I like, my work schedule works against me. I just really need some tips!

    Or, you could start now with body weight routines; squats, pushups, planks etc. for a couple days just to get warmed up while you contemplate how your going to incorporate a crossfit regime into your busy life.

    I think this is the way to go. Sounds like you're interested in crossfit due to your friend, but do a bit more research first and see if it's really a good fit for you. Definitely start with body-weight exercises and focus on your form first.
  • Jesikuh094
    Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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    Let me get everyone's personal opinion, what is a idea weight for someone who is 5'4"?
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    Jesikuh094 wrote: »
    Let me get everyone's personal opinion, what is a idea weight for someone who is 5'4"?

    That's not a question you should ask

    Your scale weight depends on your height, frame, body composition...two people of the same height can each look best at weights spanning 20 or 30lbs

    I can prove it, I'm 5'8, at goal weight which others my exact height can believe is their starting weight from which they want to drop 20-25 lbs (I weigh 160lbs, which gives me a BMI around 24 and I have 23% body fat )

    Also we don't have a scale weight but a scale weight range
  • BZAH10
    BZAH10 Posts: 5,710 Member
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    "Ideal" weight is a smallish range that is healthy and sustainable long-term for YOU. Everyone is different even if we have similar stats in some areas. Personally, I prefer to keep track of my measurements rather than the number on the scale.
  • Jesikuh094
    Jesikuh094 Posts: 48 Member
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    I have heard that as well, you guys probably think I am a moron, Lol. I just want to lose my love handles the most.

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