Crossfit article

htimpaired
htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-robertson/crossfit-rhabdomyolysis_b_3977598.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl24|sec1_lnk3&pLid=380641

I came across this article on aol.com. Now I know it's not a scientific journal or anything, but I did find the article interesting and was wondering if any cross fitters on MFP have experienced this? My gym is expanding to include a cross-fit area, but I've been skeptical, if only because of my dislike of their kettlebell form....

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  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-robertson/crossfit-rhabdomyolysis_b_3977598.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl24|sec1_lnk3&pLid=380641

    I came across this article on aol.com. Now I know it's not a scientific journal or anything, but I did find the article interesting and was wondering if any cross fitters on MFP have experienced this? My gym is expanding to include a cross-fit area, but I've been skeptical, if only because of my dislike of their kettlebell form....

    That must be rare or I would think CF would be outlawed. I am not personally a fan of CF but a good CF coach that is knowledgeable about strength training can be a very good gym. But a bull**** coach will result in a BS CF gym. I would almost wait and see before you sign any contract. Or if it's just part of your gym then go do it and see how it goes.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-robertson/crossfit-rhabdomyolysis_b_3977598.html?icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl24|sec1_lnk3&pLid=380641

    I came across this article on aol.com. Now I know it's not a scientific journal or anything, but I did find the article interesting and was wondering if any cross fitters on MFP have experienced this? My gym is expanding to include a cross-fit area, but I've been skeptical, if only because of my dislike of their kettlebell form....

    That must be rare or I would think CF would be outlawed. I am not personally a fan of CF but a good CF coach that is knowledgeable about strength training can be a very good gym. But a bull**** coach will result in a BS CF gym. I would almost wait and see before you sign any contract. Or if it's just part of your gym then go do it and see how it goes.

    regardless if I dont like crossfit or not. I think the chances of this are highly unlikely. I am sure it can happen, anything can happen anywhere you go. Cancer from getting sunlight. Diseases from not getting enough vitamin D from sunlight. Exercise can be hard on your joints, lack of exercise can cause osteoporosis.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    it is happening more often than not.

    I personally refuse to be called a cross fitter for a variety of reasons- mostly because it's just a brand- they do not OWN muscle ups- burpees- power cleans- clean and jerks, dead lifts or high intensity interval training.

    I do all that ****- without being an official "cross fitter"

    seriously.

    People need to realize though it's addicting training so much- and you can SERIOUSLY injure yourself. that's a good style of training- but you need to know you HAVE to rest.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    you're know you're successful when people go out of their way to discredit your name with specious accusations. crossfit is the mcdonalds of fitness
  • mountaingirl1961
    mountaingirl1961 Posts: 75 Member
    People need to exercise their brains as well as their bodies.

    CrossFit links to the BrandX forum, which has scaled versions of workouts for people who can't do the Rx WODs with good form. If you can't maintain form and do the Rx workout, do a scaled version until you can. It really is as simple as that.

    FWIW, if you're in a box where the culture emphasizes the Rx and doesn't concern itself much with form, find another box pronto. It's not worth the injury.

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