Trying Crossfit

Never in my life have I been able to do a pull up. I really hope I can work up to doing one

Neither could I when I started Crossfit (1 year ago) - now I can do 5 strict ones without a band - it took me a year but I did it! And so will you!

That's my goal...to be able to do a pull up all on my own, no bands. I was the kid that couldn't even do one bar on the monkey bars! I have no upper body strength... Yet!

OP - Thanks for reporting back, so glad you enjoyed it/think it is worth it

After reading everyones comments (besides the negative nancy) I am more encouraged to try it out. I reached out to 2 different locations near me to find out when I can come in for consultations -aaaah!

PS If I EVER master doing a pull up I am throwing myself a huge party :bigsmile:

I am going back this Saturday. It is free then and as soon as I can work it in the budget I am going to get a punch card for 10 visits. I will do once a week and Saturday. Then my regular at home workout on Mondays and Wednesdays. Of course mowing and house chores all the time. My doctor has told me since I have Lupus, Sjorgren's Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia to know my limitations so I don't get hurt. I really did love how I pushed myself there and it made me want to do better the next time I go. I have also decides to not look at scale so much and go by the mirror and my clothes. I found the people there very supportive of me.

A few cousins are involved with CrossFit and they all said it improved the quality of their lives tremendously. Even my fiance's best friend is involved. I'm tempted to try it but I'm not sure if I can handle the pain during the first week.

I've been doing CF for a little over a year now. I've also done several other group training concepts at boot camps, classes at a big box gym, classes at a private personal training gym, etc. Here are my thoughts:

1. Definitely agree on the "try each box that is convenient to you". There are sometimes a bunch in close proximity (a touchy subject for some affiliate owners) and each tends to have their own personality and sometimes differing levels in quality of coaches.

2. I'm guessing most if not all of the naysayers on here comparing CF to boot camps and other "HIIT" training classes haven't done crossfit. It is just on another level compared to most other programs, especially if you are a competitive person. I push myself way harder, consistently, then I have in any other program.

I'm one that I'd say is "hooked". I actually have to limit myself to going only 3 days per week because I started going 5-6 days per week and just couldn't recover sufficiently between workouts and started getting minor injuries. I now pair crossfit with yoga and some traditional strength training and that seems to work for me.

I just finished my intro classes today It's been great so far. The coach I've been working with has been super helpful and encouraging. I'm excited to start classes and see more progress. I love the environment and having someone plan the workout for me. I push myself harder than normal but can also listen to my body and pace myself as needed. Love it!

Great! Glad you are liking it. Now stick with it!!! ;-)