What is this Crossfit?

Mummyadams

Hi, I have been hearing more & more about Crossfit. I searched on MFP but am getting alot of conflicting info. Can anybody give me a brief rundown on what Crossfit is and the benefits you are seeing over other forms of exercise you may have done? Thanks.

Hendrix7

basically it s a combination of olympic style weight lifting and conditioning/endurance work thats been given a snazzy name.

if you are new to weightlifting you will need to find either a proper crossfit gym and get some instruction as some of the lifts require a faire degree of technical ability and practice or start with something a bit more basic (starting strength/NROLFW or whatever)

It's a great workout, but it's not the holy grail of exercise...as some crossfitters would have you believe.

mcarter99

I think the Crossfit web site gives a lot of info on it.

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/what-crossfit.html

Mummyadams

I have just joined a Crossfit intro 5 week course - can't wait!

Mummyadams

Ok - so I start my intro course of crossfit tomorrow and am so amped about it!

Is there a forum on MFP for others who are into Crossfit?

chanson104

I have been doing crossfit for 5 weeks, and I love it. I hope you have fun!

aggiesrar05

There are a bunch of us that CrossFit in this group. Welcome. I absolutely love CrossFit!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/99-crossfit-love