Cross fit - yay or nay?

It's expensive, in most places. That's the biggest reason I haven't tried it. Make sure you go to a box that has couches with knowledge beyond just taking the Crossfit courses. They do a lot of big lifts for reps and time which can be dangerous if you let your form go. That being said, they do seem to like to encourage other members and the workouts are intense. You won't focus on any one thing, though. I've always been a bit curious about it, but I'm also a bit lazy and that stuff seems a bit intense for me. There can be a bit of an elitist attitude as well, but you can find that anywhere.

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

Sorry, I guess it's expensive to me, relative to what I spend now. $130 a month is the cheapest you can get around here. I work out at home, for free. Obviously, there was a fairly hefty start up cost to purchase the necessary equipment, then my recent upgrade (new Oly bar & more plates for my birthday!) since I outgrew my old bar. My husband pays $35 or $40 a month (that is a discounted rate, I will admit) a month for his gym membership, so $140 9and at one place, that's for only 2 session a week!) seems like a lot to me.

My husband wanted to try. I wasn't too keen based on all the bad stuffs I read - poor form, bad coaches, etc. But my husband has tried things with me, so I went with him (we like doing this stuff together, I am fully aware he could have went on his own).
We talked to people about the box, we checked it out ourselves (plus its small town so we knew the owner/instructors and their background ) then signed up for the on ramp. I love it. Like, never drag my but to the gym, look forward to every workout love it. I love the challenge, I love the people, I love the atmosphere. I do better in group training. I'm the type that will slack off or give up, but the group thing keeps me going. It's like a team atmosphere. I've never done team sports and I kind of like that idea. My husband, who has done team sports, says that's why he likes it too.
The coaches watch is closely, we are constantly reminded to scale things, not to be a "whiteboard hero", etc. both of use have improved our form on lifts.

It is more expensive than our local gym member ship. My husband likes to play hockey and that's it. End of hockey season and he struggles to find things to do to keep active. He has run with me -not consistently and won't go on his own, we bought a good road bike (used a few times), he bought an indoor trainer for the winter for the bike, used twice this year. He joined swimming with me for one season - same. He bought a year membership to the gym and was going 2-3 times a month. He joined crossfit - he goes 3-4 times a week, every week since we started. He has gotten far more use out of the more expensive fee than he has anything else. I am beyond happy. It is worth every penny for me.
I was a little better with going to the gym, running, biking, etc, but I still find it worth it for me. I would pay more if fees went up.

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

It's over $100 a month around here, too. In my opinion, that's expensive. I would love to do it, but $100 a month isn't something I'm willing to dish out. Maybe I'm cheap, I dunno.

I've tried three different CF gyms, only one of which I LOVED. Whether or not the gym is great really depends upon the people coaching, as well as their basis of knowledge regarding lifts and fitness. The last CF gym I attended cost 200 bucks per month, which is expensive for ANY gym. Ultimately, I had to move away, but I loved the atmosphere and the sense of community at that particular gym. Personally, I've made better gains doing stuff by myself in my gym that I pay 40 bucks per month for, but CF can definitely be addictive and lots of fun. My advice is just to be careful and focus on form, not time.

Nay for me. Too much impact. Already had one foot surgery and had to retire from martial arts training.
I have to be careful about impact on my feet.
I also stay away from the packaged programs for the same reason.
Not everyone has degenerative osteoarthritis in the feet as I do. Not sure what my opinion would be if not for this limitation.

My husband wanted to try. I wasn't too keen based on all the bad stuffs I read - poor form, bad coaches, etc. But my husband has tried things with me, so I went with him (we like doing this stuff together, I am fully aware he could have went on his own).
We talked to people about the box, we checked it out ourselves (plus its small town so we knew the owner/instructors and their background ) then signed up for the on ramp. I love it. Like, never drag my but to the gym, look forward to every workout love it. I love the challenge, I love the people, I love the atmosphere. I do better in group training. I'm the type that will slack off or give up, but the group thing keeps me going. It's like a team atmosphere. I've never done team sports and I kind of like that idea. My husband, who has done team sports, says that's why he likes it too.
The coaches watch is closely, we are constantly reminded to scale things, not to be a "whiteboard hero", etc. both of use have improved our form on lifts.

It is more expensive than our local gym member ship. My husband likes to play hockey and that's it. End of hockey season and he struggles to find things to do to keep active. He has run with me -not consistently and won't go on his own, we bought a good road bike (used a few times), he bought an indoor trainer for the winter for the bike, used twice this year. He joined swimming with me for one season - same. He bought a year membership to the gym and was going 2-3 times a month. He joined crossfit - he goes 3-4 times a week, every week since we started. He has gotten far more use out of the more expensive fee than he has anything else. I am beyond happy. It is worth every penny for me.
I was a little better with going to the gym, running, biking, etc, but I still find it worth it for me. I would pay more if fees went up.

So Ummm........ Is that road bike available for sale?

I'm still hoping he'll come around. Haha. Plus, we have an unsettle challenge. I beat him in one triathlon, he beat me in one. We need to do a tiebreaker.

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

This. In my area it's approximately $275+. I am about to join a training facility that is $200 a month. It's annoying to hear how people would never pay that for exercise. It's more than worth it for me. I'd rather skip a few dinners/happy hours out and spend my money where it will benefit me more. If Crossfit was my thing, I'd do it in a heart beat.

This is way too much of a generalization. If you want to spend the money, have at it. If you think $275 for crossfit is worth it, then more power to you. Me? I won't pay that. And just because I won't pay that doesn't mean that I'm not willing to pay for exercise. As with everything, there is a limit to what a person is willing to pay. I workout at least 5 days a week, and I spend a fraction of what it costs to do crossfit, which means I can spend or save that money for other things I enjoy.

If you are serious about fitness and exercise, then Crossfit is the SINGLE BEST thing you can do for yourself. Changed my body in 6 weeks or less - not my weight - my shape. IF you can justify the expense, you will NOT regret it!!

If you are serious about fitness and exercise, then Crossfit is the SINGLE BEST thing you can do for yourself. Changed my body in 6 weeks or less - not my weight - my shape. IF you can justify the expense, you will NOT regret it!!

Wait... So, people who enjoy running or powerlifting or body building or tennis, etc are just faking it and only Crossfitters are the ones who are doing it right? Comments like this is why CF gets the elitist mentality attached to it.

ETA: The single best thing you can do for yourself is to find something you enjoy!

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

This. In my area it's approximately $275+. I am about to join a training facility that is $200 a month. It's annoying to hear how people would never pay that for exercise. It's more than worth it for me. I'd rather skip a few dinners/happy hours out and spend my money where it will benefit me more. If Crossfit was my thing, I'd do it in a heart beat.

This is way too much of a generalization. If you want to spend the money, have at it. If you think $275 for crossfit is worth it, then more power to you. Me? I won't pay that. And just because I won't pay that doesn't mean that I'm not willing to pay for exercise. As with everything, there is a limit to what a person is willing to pay. I workout at least 5 days a week, and I spend a fraction of what it costs to do crossfit, which means I can spend or save that money for other things I enjoy.

How is this way too much of a generalization? I said what I do; and I don't even do crossfit dude, I just said it costs $275+ in my area. I pay $200 for my trainer a month, it's no one's business how I spend my money or what other's spend their's on.

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

This. In my area it's approximately $275+. I am about to join a training facility that is $200 a month. It's annoying to hear how people would never pay that for exercise. It's more than worth it for me. I'd rather skip a few dinners/happy hours out and spend my money where it will benefit me more. If Crossfit was my thing, I'd do it in a heart beat.

This is way too much of a generalization. If you want to spend the money, have at it. If you think $275 for crossfit is worth it, then more power to you. Me? I won't pay that. And just because I won't pay that doesn't mean that I'm not willing to pay for exercise. As with everything, there is a limit to what a person is willing to pay. I workout at least 5 days a week, and I spend a fraction of what it costs to do crossfit, which means I can spend or save that money for other things I enjoy.

It's like you're arguing with air. She says specifically what she would do and somehow that's a "generalization". I'm not sure that word means what you think it means

Seriously asking: when people say a thing is expensive, what are they using to justify that word? Expensive compared to what, and expensive to whom?

This. In my area it's approximately $275+. I am about to join a training facility that is $200 a month. It's annoying to hear how people would never pay that for exercise. It's more than worth it for me. I'd rather skip a few dinners/happy hours out and spend my money where it will benefit me more. If Crossfit was my thing, I'd do it in a heart beat.

This is way too much of a generalization. If you want to spend the money, have at it. If you think $275 for crossfit is worth it, then more power to you. Me? I won't pay that. And just because I won't pay that doesn't mean that I'm not willing to pay for exercise. As with everything, there is a limit to what a person is willing to pay. I workout at least 5 days a week, and I spend a fraction of what it costs to do crossfit, which means I can spend or save that money for other things I enjoy.

It's like you're arguing with air. She says specifically what she would do and somehow that's a "generalization". I'm not sure that word means what you think it means

She also says that it's annoying to hear people complain about paying for exercise. Does she enjoy that? Look, I'm not arguing with anyone. I'm stating that because people think xfit is expensive, doesn't mean they don't want to exercise or aren't willing to pay for it. If someone wants to pay x amount for xfit or a trainer, good for them. I hope they get their money worth.