Crossfit yes or no

natruallycurious

bitcoincat wrote: »

I don’t have a mid life crisis. Therefore I go to a regular gym and use the treadmills and ellipticals. No pain plenty of gain.

You don't have to be having a mid-life crisis to enjoy the variety of workouts and the community that crossfit provides. I'm glad treadmills and ellipticals are enough for you, but many people want more than just cardio. Also, many of us get bored spending so much time on one machine.

Bry_Fitness70

In the US over 70% of the country is obese or overweight - given that, I don't get why so many people are so dedicated to bashing any particular group of people (crossfitters, Planet Fitness members, runners) who are dedicated to consistently engaging in physical activity.

Motorsheen

Bry_Lander wrote: »

In the US over 70% of the country is obese or overweight - given that, I don't get why so many people are so dedicated to bashing any particular group of people (crossfitters, Planet Fitness members, runners) who are dedicated to consistently engaging in physical activity.

Right?

I give props to anyone willing to pick up a weight or two; that includes (but isn't limited to) Crossfitters, Bodybuilders, Fitness Models, Power Lifters and the person that just wants to feel better, look better or take care of themselves.

hesn92

I think I would like the group aspect of it but I don’t really want to be told what to do lol I like doing my own thing. I have heard very negative things about CrossFit but I’ve also heard a lot of people enjoy it.

AnvilHead

JerSchmare wrote: »

Thanks for reminding me. ^^^

CrossFit is a sport. It’s not really training. It’s like playing basketball. Yes, it’s an activity and fun, but it’s not training per se.

Lyle McDonald referred to the most recent Crossfit Games as the "Pec Tear Olympics". He analyzed and quantified how many pec tears the competitors sustained in the regional qualifiers and final games, and it was a quite significant number. He also had some very insightful commentary about their programming and exercise/event choices. Here is an article that was written elsewhere about it - 36 pec tears at the Regionals alone.

Personally, it's a big 'No' for me. I hate group workout environments and don't like being a cheerleader (or having people cheerlead me). I don't like the "cultish" feel of it, nor do I like how hard they push the Paleo diet. I also think it's ridiculously expensive. I liken it to Starbucks - they've made their crappy coffee so trendy that people don't even bat an eye at paying 3 bucks for a lousy cup of coffee.

I have several friends who do Crossfit. One of them posts a lot about it on social media, often with the added comment of "First rule of Crossfit: Always talk about Crossfit."

For those who enjoy it, good for them. Anything that gets you moving is better than sitting on the couch. It's just not my cup of tea.

Z_I_L_L_A

Bry_Lander wrote: »

In the US over 70% of the country is obese or overweight - given that, I don't get why so many people are so dedicated to bashing any particular group of people (crossfitters, Planet Fitness members, runners) who are dedicated to consistently engaging in physical activity.

I'm morbidly obese...By BMI standards. But no crossfit for me(3 years worth), and no snowflake safespace gym like Planet Fitness. I'll power lift with some cardio, bend bars while wee little spider monkeys run their engine without oil. Lol

NinjaNamedNokachi

Love Crossfit. It helped me lose 100 pounds.
My box is supportive of me modifying my workouts for my own individual goals.