Cross fit a cult??

It's not a cult, but it does involve group motivation and physical high fives. There are also some mascots that I find a bit over the top. Seriously, the last time I bragged about working so hard I threw up I was in high school.

That said, to each his/her own, and I have several friends who love it. Give it a shot and see if it is for you, OP.

My cousin is addicted to crossfit. But, if it's a cult I say it's a good one to join. He's super buff and has met so many great people.

I heard about crossfit from a friend. Then I came across a Groupon a while back, but I still wan't sure. The place had a youtube channel and I looked at a few of their clips. It didn't appeal to me, mainly because the owner/manager was narrating it saying how social a place it was and how people were always hooking up. Um, no thanks. Plus, I've been a part of competitive teams in college and after. I know that it's fun to working out as a group and having other people cheering you on, but I also know how wrapped up in it you can get. I was on the crew team in college. My non-crew friends did NOT want to hang out with me when I was with my crew friends because "ALL YOU GUYS TALK ABOUT IS CREW." I'm just not looking for that kind of thing (or the hooking up, lol) at this point in my life.

It's not a cult, but it does involve group motivation and physical high fives.

Today it's high fives. Tomorrow it's purple Kool-Aid.

I'm pretty sure it's a cult.

Have you ever actually done crossfit? Just wondering.

if anyone can tell me how to do crossfit

a) in my own home

and

b) without spending money on subscriptions (I don't mind buying some equipment if it's durable and versatile, although I don't have a huge budget so I'd rather no buy anything that's not strictly necessary)

then I'll give it a go

ETA: I think calling it a cult is hyperbole. Maybe people being overly enthusiastic and talking about it all the time and all that is annoying, but it's not really a cult. I mean people aren't brainwashed by an overly charismatic, slightly sociopathic leader, they're not held their against their will (or supposedly staying their of their own accord but too terrified to leave) kind of thing.

I thought she told me to shut up! lol

I would never :flowerforyou:

Some people need to belong to a "Club".... or "Tribe"...

others are lone rangers....

High Fives and Raving about training is enough to put me off what looks like franchised circuit training....

No it's not TECHNICALLY a cult.

Just people try it out, you know, for fun and to get in shape and what not. They go, get told what to eat, how to lift, what to wear. Pretty soon they're hanging out with other crossfitters. Talking about their diet and routines. Then they hang out with the normal friends and no one wants to hear about their diets and routines so their normal friends slowly distance themselves. This just makes things worse for the crossfitter. He begins to wonder if anyone else loves him. He turns to crossfit for comfort, Crossfit gives it to him.

Now he is dependent on crossfit.

But it's not a cult per say.

^^^^ That is hilarious!

And I only know a few crossfitters, but they are quite into what they do. I saw an ad recently for some kind of crossfitter 5K and it really portrayed an elitist attitude, basically saying if you havent done crossfit for at least a few months, dont even attempt to enter the race. The race was for a charity I would think they'd want to attract more participants, not drive them away.

if anyone can tell me how to do crossfit

a) in my own home

and

b) without spending money on subscriptions (I don't mind buying some equipment if it's durable and versatile, although I don't have a huge budget so I'd rather no buy anything that's not strictly necessary)

then I'll give it a go

ETA: I think calling it a cult is hyperbole. Maybe people being overly enthusiastic and talking about it all the time and all that is annoying, but it's not really a cult. I mean people aren't brainwashed by an overly charismatic, slightly sociopathic leader, they're not held their against their will (or supposedly staying their of their own accord but too terrified to leave) kind of thing.

Crossfit.com puts workouts of the day up. I also think there's some info on building your own home gym. All the stuff for time just seems so freaking intense to me. I'm lazy, and I don't like to puke after I work out. I think what puts most people off is that most people who are really into CrossFit and really vocal about it act like it's the most. awesome. workout. ever., and no other workout is even remotely decent in comparison. Almost like Kanye, "Imma let you finish your workout, but I just wanted to say that CrossFit is the best workout of all time!" I'm sure not every Crossfitter is like that, but that is the impression many people have. If you have the time and money and it seems interesting, there's no reason not to give it a try. Find a good box with a good trainer, learn proper form and go to it. It just doesn't totally appeal to me, although it has at times.

I heard about crossfit from a friend. Then I came across a Groupon a while back, but I still wan't sure. The place had a youtube channel and I looked at a few of their clips. It didn't appeal to me, mainly because the owner/manager was narrating it saying how social a place it was and how people were always hooking up. Um, no thanks. Plus, I've been a part of competitive teams in college and after. I know that it's fun to working out as a group and having other people cheering you on, but I also know how wrapped up in it you can get. I was on the crew team in college. My non-crew friends did NOT want to hang out with me when I was with my crew friends because "ALL YOU GUYS TALK ABOUT IS CREW." I'm just not looking for that kind of thing (or the hooking up, lol) at this point in my life.

Hmmm I may have to re-think my stance on crossfit. All I got out of your post is if I go to cross fit there's a good chance of hooking up with athletic women...can't be all that bad.

if anyone can tell me how to do crossfit

a) in my own home

and

b) without spending money on subscriptions (I don't mind buying some equipment if it's durable and versatile, although I don't have a huge budget so I'd rather no buy anything that's not strictly necessary)

then I'll give it a go

ETA: I think calling it a cult is hyperbole. Maybe people being overly enthusiastic and talking about it all the time and all that is annoying, but it's not really a cult. I mean people aren't brainwashed by an overly charismatic, slightly sociopathic leader, they're not held their against their will (or supposedly staying their of their own accord but too terrified to leave) kind of thing.

Crossfit.com puts workouts of the day up. I also think there's some info on building your own home gym. All the stuff for time just seems so freaking intense to me. I'm lazy, and I don't like to puke after I work out. I think what puts most people off is that most people who are really into CrossFit and really vocal about it act like it's the most. awesome. workout. ever., and no other workout is even remotely decent in comparison. Almost like Kanye, "Imma let you finish your workout, but I just wanted to say that CrossFit is the best workout of all time!" I'm sure not every Crossfitter is like that, but that is the impression many people have. If you have the time and money and it seems interesting, there's no reason not to give it a try. Find a good box with a good trainer, learn proper form and go to it. It just doesn't totally appeal to me, although it has at times.

I'm new to cross fit so I'm just reading the comments but I love the Kanye part in this, It made me laugh