Crossfit anyone???

jenj1313

Going to check out a cross-fit gym tomorrow. Anyone out there part of the cult?? Feedback?

bonniejean63

Hi there... I do Crossfit 3x a week. My prob. is when I try to log in exercise for those days it doesn't recognize anything like "burpees" "walking lunges" etc. How do you go about recording these type of things?

jenj1313

I don't yet, but will probably use a heart rate monitor.

jenj1313

Really, no one else does cross fit???

jenj1313

Just looking for any input really, good, bad or otherwise. I'm looking for a fairly quick strength workout that I can add to my mountain biking training.

Wondering whether anyone has any tips for what to look for in a gym, what they like about crossfit, what they don't like about it, etc. Good experiences, bad experiences?

jenj1313

Oh, and I am kidding about the cult thing, so please don't get all offended and sulk off.

It's juts that every review I've read RAVES about cross-fit, which is good and part of why I want to try it, but there is nothing in the world that doesn't have some downsides. Trying to get a more balanced view, and to find out some things to watch for and ask when I tour the gym tonight.

sydnisd183

I worked out 3-4x a week at a Crossfit gym here in Houston for a year and I liked it. It was $99/month, but only because it was a new gym and I had joined within the first 90 days of their opening. I've seen some gyms charging upwards of $150/$180 a month. I really enjoyed the team player spirit and the push you get from the coaches to keep going when you didn't feel like it. I felt a sense of accomplishment every time I completed a workout. I used to be the last one to finish, then, as I got more conditioned, I was able to keep up with the pack.

I also loved going to the competitions. Watching people from all age levels (kids to seniors) competing against each other in their class and giving it all they had was really motivating. I quit going because I let a bad relationship get the best of me, and I became too embarrassed to go back to that gym to renew my membership because I felt like I had failed them and myself.

I still go to crossfit dot com and do quite a few of the WOD's. A lot of them involve using your bodyweight and can be done in the park, backyard, etc. I feel confident about doing this because of the "training" I got while I was at that gym. Hell, 10 burpees/50 jumping jacks/10 pushups repeat 5x is a WOD if ever i've seen one LOL

bonniejean63

I LOVE crossfit.. I love the every day is different work outs! I get bored with the same old same old. It is a variety of things that work out your whole body & it's a GOOD workout. It pushs you and I love that! It can be brutal at times but in a good way! I am just frustrated I can't figure out how to use it as my exercise. Everything I type in it comes up as not recognized or a known exercise. Or am I doing something wrong???

jerseyjenus

Hi there... I do Crossfit 3x a week. My prob. is when I try to log in exercise for those days it doesn't recognize anything like "burpees" "walking lunges" etc. How do you go about recording these type of things?

You need to get an Heart Rate Monitor that will tell you how many calories you burned and log it tht way. You will be surprised what burpees and lunges do to your heart rate :>

jenj1313

Man... apparently I write a crappy post. How many times do I have to bump this thing to get some interest? Maybe I should just go search the forums like a good little MFPer!

bonniejean63

OK thanks! Makes sense! Jerseyjenus

konamouse

Sorry, just found these forums.

I am a total Crossfit junkie! Been doing it since 2009 and this year competed in the Open - placed in the top 25% in my age group. Pretty good since I was working around a bum hip. Had to take some time off, get some shots, now restarting and rebuilding (lost strength & stamina but I know it will return as long as I don't overdo it).

Yes, the Exercise recording in here doesn't really reflect (IMHO) the actual calories burned. I use "Calisthenics (pushups, sit-ups), vigorous effort" and "Weight Training" combined (depending on the WOD). There is also "Rowing" and "Running" and "Jump rope".

I'd rather underestimate my Exercise calories burned than overestimate.

I've jogged, I've taught aerobics, I've swum. Crossfit is the first fitness regimin that has given me results. Never boring, love the community, thrive on the personal challenge. Got my Level 1 Certification this year and hope to be coaching soon.

MandiS80

I want to try crossfit so bad but the prices are just too high for me.
Let us know how it goes.

jayb33z

i would join xfit gym if a home equity line of credit wasn't required to fund it...

vxxtoria

Totally LOVE crossfit and has seen the most results while doing a paleo & crossfit lifestyle!

I've lived across Canada and the boxes I used to go to were all great. Each one was somewhat a 'family'.. everyone is very supportive and cheer you on.

It's not for the faint of heart. You'll probably feel like throwing up at times or about to pass out. But once you're completed the workout and your heart rate goes down.. you feel AMAZING.

My recommendation to you is to eat a good amount of protein 2 hours beforehand.. do not do crossfit on an empty stomach. I have and I've almost passed out.

That's just my opinion though!

Hope you like it!

Ashly744

FYI just for anybody who needs to know...you don't have to join a crossfit gym to do crossfit. I'm at a regular 24hour fitness and I do my crossfit there, or at my apartment's gym, depending on the workout of the day. If you need to substitute an exercise due to difficulty or the lack of equipment, they have substitution exercises. They also scale down exercises for beginners. It challenges me, so I love it.

myarko01

I did Crossfit for ~ 1 year, switched to Crossfit Endurance and did that for ~1 year and am now doing GPP Fitness. All are based on a similar philosophy although GPP Fitness is much more body weight oriented and any weight work uses lighter weights/higher reps. You can learn the exercises but I just use the appropriate websites to get the WoD and do them at my gym or at home.

anajera1075

Hello there I usually list it as Circuit training, general, it works out well for me.

megandyan83

I just signed up for my local Crossfit Box's next On-ramp session. Very excited! How has your experience starting out been? (I'm going the way of the Heart Rate Monitor too . Seems like MFP way over-estimates calorie burn).

amy1612

I really want to give it a go, but again, its soooo expensive, £60 a month for the basic membership (my current gym is £20). I wouldnt mind giving some of the exercises a go in my own gym though

Alinav01

Yes 3x a week. it definitly builds muscle not losing on scale but lost 4 inches overall in less than a month and feel more confident in clothes!

Bethee101

I would love to do cross fit but it is just too expensive for me

konamouse

Yes, it can be expensive to join a local Affiliate. But to me it has been worth it - you're getting a personal trainer every time you work out (if I'm going 4 x week = $10 per training session).

Yes, you can do this in your own garage or at a globogym (unless they frown on some of the movements or don't have bumper plates for their barbells - each gym has it's own rules). However, would HIGHLY recommend taking at least the "on-ramp" or "elements" or whatever your local affiliate calls the "beginner intro" sessions to learn the proper movements, and what it feels like to really push yourself. Then you can read through all the stuff on the main site (www.crossfit.com) and watch all the demo vids. Start slow/low and work up. No one starts at "prescribed" (aka "Rx"). Every exercise/movement can be scaled to all fitness levels.

Our box often runs "intro" specials on Living Social. Onramp (4 weeks, 10 sessions plus rest of the fourth week regular CF classes) for just $125 (sometimes less).

xtinalovexo

Crossfit is dangerous AND deadly!

I'll stick to family water aerobics at the YMCA and keep my life!

konamouse

Crossfit is dangerous AND deadly!

I'll stick to family water aerobics at the YMCA and keep my life!

That's an interesting accusation. Deadly??

davidelawrence

I just joined my local Crossfit gym too, and I am loving it! What makes it special for me are the intensity of the workout and the great community feel.

Alas, using a heart monitor to measure calorie burn during Crossfit may not be that accurate. The heart rate to calorie calculation is typically calibrated to large muscle workouts (i.e. leg muscles, running, walking etc.). Most Crossfit workouts hit legs pretty hard, so during those portions it is probably fairly accurate. When you are doing things like pullups or situps, however, your heart will be racing but your body will be burning fewer calories.

I'm certainly no expert -- I recently did a quick Google search about using heart rate monitors while weight training.

-David

NoxDineen

i would join xfit gym if a home equity line of credit wasn't required to fund it...

Truth. BodyRock.tv has some good crossfit inspired workouts. I will have some of the equipment on my Xmas wish list.

jagwab

Crossfit is dangerous AND deadly!

I'll stick to family water aerobics at the YMCA and keep my life!

And how pray tell did you come to this decision?
I'm still alive and do crossfit and have had no injuries

Knoxvilla5

Yeah, I don't know about that "deadly" bit--unless you just jump into a reverse pushup weighing too much and pushing too little. Then, I imagine, you may find it deadly.

But I'd totally be down if that equity wasn't required! Crossfit, MMA, Insanity--bring it ALL on!

Do it, sister!

iluvmyortiz1122

I love cross fit! Hubby's been doing it for years, and now that we're in a break from having babies I'm doing it too. It's done WONDERS for me. In the past month-6 weeks? I'm down 10#'s and 15"! My hard work has totally paid off.

pkdscript

I LOVE CROSSFIT!!!