Sorry boys, this question is for the ladies!!!
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Holy crap people, I asked women because sorry men you don't have boobs that get in the way or a Tom which is a pain in the *kitten*. I've already had my male friends give me their opinion so I was looking for the female since none of my female friends have done it. Didn't know the whole site was going to jump down my throat about it
Can we all just stop giving men the idea that our monthly periods are such a crippling affliction? It happens, cramps are normal, work through it. And unless you are packing FF boobs, there should be no reason why any exercise you do is modified or different from something a man does. Get it together women!
I have a D chest and I it took me a little longer on some lifts. It's more mental than physical but I wouldn't blow off the concern as nothing.
TOM shouldn't have an impact at all.
meh- D's aren't that big- I agree and almost posted the same thing- Unless you'r packing ta-ta's that require special double strap underwire over laping chest armour 60$/pair bra's... its' not an issue.
I'm a D- it's never stopped me from doing a single lift- only issue is muscle ups- which in cross fit they do on rings- so no biggie.
You have to be significantly huge in the chest area- but I think someone who was over weight with a big belly is going to struggle with displaced mass issues in terms of cleaning a bar and squatting.
boobs don't get that much in the way. - front squats might be the ONLY thing that requires some finagling for anyone on the small side of large- but still- it's not a crisis. I'm a wide set D- and I front squat just fine- didn't take me any longer to learn.
Outside of running and burpees- it's not a crisis. Get a good bra and move on.0 -
Holy crap people, I asked women because sorry men you don't have boobs that get in the way or a Tom which is a pain in the *kitten*. I've already had my male friends give me their opinion so I was looking for the female since none of my female friends have done it. Didn't know the whole site was going to jump down my throat about it
Can we all just stop giving men the idea that our monthly periods are such a crippling affliction? It happens, cramps are normal, work through it. And unless you are packing FF boobs, there should be no reason why any exercise you do is modified or different from something a man does. Get it together women!
I have a D chest and I it took me a little longer on some lifts. It's more mental than physical but I wouldn't blow off the concern as nothing.
TOM shouldn't have an impact at all.
I have a DD. Lifting while breast feeding (not in the exact same moment, but in the same time frame) was a bit difficult. I had to wear multiple bras and hope no one looked too closely. On the regular, I don't think there is much larger breasted women can't do. Squeezing behind people on subways without accidentally violating them, now that is a different story.
LOL. Now THAT is a true story.0 -
Holy crap people, I asked women because sorry men you don't have boobs that get in the way or a Tom which is a pain in the *kitten*. I've already had my male friends give me their opinion so I was looking for the female since none of my female friends have done it. Didn't know the whole site was going to jump down my throat about it
Can we all just stop giving men the idea that our monthly periods are such a crippling affliction? It happens, cramps are normal, work through it. And unless you are packing FF boobs, there should be no reason why any exercise you do is modified or different from something a man does. Get it together women!
I have a D chest and I it took me a little longer on some lifts. It's more mental than physical but I wouldn't blow off the concern as nothing.
TOM shouldn't have an impact at all.
meh- D's aren't that big- I agree and almost posted the same thing- Unless you'r packing ta-ta's that require special double strap underwire over laping chest armour 60$/pair bra's... its' not an issue.
I'm a D- it's never stopped me from doing a single lift- only issue is muscle ups- which in cross fit they do on rings- so no biggie.
You have to be significantly huge in the chest area- but I think someone who was over weight with a big belly is going to struggle with displaced mass issues in terms of cleaning a bar and squatting.
boobs don't get that much in the way. - front squats might be the ONLY thing that requires some finagling for anyone on the small side of large- but still- it's not a crisis. I'm a wide set D- and I front squat just fine- didn't take me any longer to learn.
Outside of running and burpees- it's not a crisis. Get a good bra and move on.
It may be "meh" to you, but different women have different levels of sensitivities. My chest has never stopped me from doing a lift, but there are times when they are more sensitive then others. There is also getting past the mental apprehension of having a barbell so close to that area of your body. Just because you personally were fine from the jump, doesn't mean other women have the same experience.
It also doesn't mean that it isn't a legitimate question, which was the point I was making.0 -
There is also getting past the mental apprehension of having a barbell so close to that area of your body.
It also doesn't mean that it isn't a legitimate question, which was the point I was making.
that's it- that is the only issue right there- a barbell- and apprehension- and I suspect is has significantly more to do with that in general than boobs themselves- which is a completely different subject all together- and could have been phrased as such.
I understand your point about legitimate questions- but I don't agree, but I also honestly don't understand a lot about why women do the things they do.
Maybe I'm a special snowflake- I don't think so but I mean grew up working hard on a horse ranch and banging my body against crap- smashing into rails between stalls- you get run over- hay falls on you- horses fall on you- they step on you - i mean it is what it is. I just don't get how you can be a grown person and not figure out where your boobs are on your body- they are boobs- not an extra appendage.
If you want to do the thing- go do the thing. Figure out how to make it work- if you hate it- you hate it. so what.0 -
There is also getting past the mental apprehension of having a barbell so close to that area of your body.
It also doesn't mean that it isn't a legitimate question, which was the point I was making.
that's it- that is the only issue right there- a barbell- and apprehension- and I suspect is has significantly more to do with that in general than boobs themselves- which is a completely different subject all together- and could have been phrased as such.
I understand your point about legitimate questions- but I don't agree, but I also honestly don't understand a lot about why women do the things they do.
Maybe I'm a special snowflake- I don't think so but I mean grew up working hard on a horse ranch and banging my body against crap- smashing into rails between stalls- you get run over- hay falls on you- horses fall on you- they step on you - i mean it is what it is. I just don't get how you can be a grown person and not figure out where your boobs are on your body- they are boobs- not an extra appendage.
If you want to do the thing- go do the thing. Figure out how to make it work- if you hate it- you hate it. so what.
Well, I'm glad you are so tough and never had to ask a simple question ever. I'm glad you never had concerns about an exercise and weights and how they interact with your body.
But, for some of us little people, questions are the way we learn about things. I don't understand why you are being so weird about it honestly. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?0 -
nope.. only have one side to wake up from so it's the same side every morning
I'm not being weird about it- boobs are boobs- I don't get why it's a thing.0 -
nope.. only have one side to wake up from so it's the same side every morning
I'm not being weird about it- boobs are boobs- I don't get why it's a thing.
It's not a thing FOR YOU. I guess I don't understand why you think that should apply to every women and if women are inquisitive about it, why you think that's silly. But, hey, agree to disagree.0 -
Ah.
I just.
You're right- we tend to agree on a lot of things- but this one- I just I'll never get. I'm to pragmatic I guess.
it's okay.
can't agree on everything- neither of us will die I'm guessing. :drinker:0 -
Ah.
I just.
You're right- we tend to agree on a lot of things- but this one- I just I'll never get. I'm to pragmatic I guess.
it's okay.
can't agree on everything- neither of us will die I'm guessing. :drinker:
Nah, no dying allowed. Just lifting and fun stuffs. :drinker:0 -
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If you are only looking to the ladies for Crossfit you had better stick to your aerobics class. You do know CF includes weights, muscles, bacon and puking, right? In other words, yes, CF is wonderful.0
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If you are only looking to the ladies for Crossfit you had better stick to your aerobics class. You do know CF includes weights, muscles, bacon and puking, right? In other words, yes, CF is wonderful.
Puking? NO.
And if you read the entire thread, she had some lady specific concerns.0 -
It was a joke, and if you knew anything about CF you would have gotten the jokeIf you are only looking to the ladies for Crossfit you had better stick to your aerobics class. You do know CF includes weights, muscles, bacon and puking, right? In other words, yes, CF is wonderful.
Puking? NO.
And if you read the entire thread, she had some lady specific concerns.0 -
It was a joke, and if you knew anything about CF you would have gotten the jokeIf you are only looking to the ladies for Crossfit you had better stick to your aerobics class. You do know CF includes weights, muscles, bacon and puking, right? In other words, yes, CF is wonderful.
Puking? NO.
And if you read the entire thread, she had some lady specific concerns.
Oh, I got the joke. We have enough CrossFit hate on these forums, I save the humor for the CrossFit group.
I've been CrossFitting for two years. I think I know a little bit. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Ok then! I saw the boob part just now. Yeah, it might skim the girls occasionally but only if the lift isn't done correctly. It happens... joys of being a lady.It was a joke, and if you knew anything about CF you would have gotten the jokeIf you are only looking to the ladies for Crossfit you had better stick to your aerobics class. You do know CF includes weights, muscles, bacon and puking, right? In other words, yes, CF is wonderful.
Puking? NO.
And if you read the entire thread, she had some lady specific concerns.
Oh, I got the joke. We have enough CrossFit hate on these forums, I save the humor for the CrossFit group.
I've been CrossFitting for two years. I think I know a little bit. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
Ok then! I saw the boob part just now. Yeah, it might skim the girls occasionally but only if the lift isn't done correctly. It happens... joys of being a lady.
Ha, exactly. You should join the CrossFit Love group! Good group of people.0 -
Will do. Yeah sorry I just didn't see the boob part and figured she thought CF was super girly and wanted to warn her that most of the time its not pretty. :-pOk then! I saw the boob part just now. Yeah, it might skim the girls occasionally but only if the lift isn't done correctly. It happens... joys of being a lady.
Ha, exactly. You should join the CrossFit Love group! Good group of people.0 -
I would love to do crossfit.. And I would, but the nearest box to me is like an hour and a half away... So I don't think I'll be doing it in the near near future, but I definitely want to try it0
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Ok then! I saw the boob part just now. Yeah, it might skim the girls occasionally but only if the lift isn't done correctly. It happens... joys of being a lady.
You mean human.
We get to tap our balls with deadlifts if we aren't careful. That'll put you down quicker than old yeller.0 -
Calm down people.
Why is her thread even have negitive remarks on it? Arent we all suppose to be supportive? Maybe her problem is different than yours, doesnt mean it doesnt exsist.
Just becuase one women doesnt have problems with TOM, doesnt mean she should either.
Lets all be supportive and think happy thoughts. Then jump over rainbows and eat Lucky Charms.0 -
Lets all be supportive and think happy thoughts. Then jump over rainbows and eat Lucky Charms.
But seriously, calm the F down and be nice or get off MFP.
you must be new here.
and no.0 -
Calm down people.
Why is her thread even have negitive remarks on it? Arent we all suppose to be supportive? Maybe her problem is different than yours, doesnt mean it doesnt exsist.
Just becuase one women doesnt have problems with TOM, doesnt mean she should either.
Lets all be supportive and think happy thoughts. Then jump over rainbows and eat Lucky Charms.
But seriously, calm the F down and be nice or get off MFP.
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*bang* *bang* *bang* *bang*But seriously, calm the F down and be nice or get off MFP.
"Do as I say! Get down on the ground! Stop or I'll shoot!"0 -
Calm down people.
Why is her thread even have negitive remarks on it? Arent we all suppose to be supportive? Maybe her problem is different than yours, doesnt mean it doesnt exsist.
Just becuase one women doesnt have problems with TOM, doesnt mean she should either.
Lets all be supportive and think happy thoughts. Then jump over rainbows and eat Lucky Charms.
But seriously, calm the F down and be nice or get off MFP.
happy thoughts. chicks with DD's doing the ALS icebucket challenge on trampolines0 -
So you're saying the women here always exercise restraint and decline to comment in 'guys only' threads?I love how many men can't resist reading this thread just because it says, no men... LOL
Note also the OP's distinction between 'boys' (clearly indicating immaturity) and 'ladies' (clearly indicating both maturity and class).0 -
So you're saying the women here always exercise restraint and decline to comment in 'guys only' threads?I love how many men can't resist reading this thread just because it says, no men... LOL
Note also the OP's distinction between 'boys' (clearly indicating immaturity) and 'ladies' (clearly indicating both maturity and class).
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Holy crap people, I asked women because sorry men you don't have boobs that get in the way or a Tom which is a pain in the *kitten*. I've already had my male friends give me their opinion so I was looking for the female since none of my female friends have done it. Didn't know the whole site was going to jump down my throat about it
Yeah. You probably should have made that clear in the OP.There is also getting past the mental apprehension of having a barbell so close to that area of your body.
It also doesn't mean that it isn't a legitimate question, which was the point I was making.
that's it- that is the only issue right there- a barbell- and apprehension- and I suspect is has significantly more to do with that in general than boobs themselves- which is a completely different subject all together- and could have been phrased as such.
If you want to do the thing- go do the thing. Figure out how to make it work- if you hate it- you hate it. so what.
^^ This ^^
I have DDs and, they rarely get in the way when lifting because I'm spacialy aware. I've had them for nearly 30 years so, it's not really a big deal to work around them when I need to. Sometimes you just have to go a little slower. Just try it. You may love it. You may not.0 -
Back to the original topic...
I just started and it has been great!!
I went from literally laying on the couch 2 months ago to being able to run 2 miles no problem and it is a really good all around workout.
The best part (for me) has been the community! Awesome people who seem to really care about making everyone else be in as much pain as them. :P
I did have to go gym shopping (there are quite a few crossfits near me) to find something more lady-friendly (one gym was clearly designed around the male upper body... as was exemplified by the members at the gym...) but a lot of the gyms I tried were extremely lady friendly (mine does male and female suggested target weights for lifting, for example)
Honestly I looked at the people who had been at the gym for years and asked myself if that was the way I wanted my muscles to be. My butt gets kicked everyday regardless of whether or not we do butt kicks!0 -
And I totally see why you would want to get other women's opinions... some workout programs are clearly designed around the places and ways that men gain muscle. IMO all opinions are useful but I would be most likely to be influenced by opinions of those who started in similar circumstances to myself (age, weight height and yes, sex.)0
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And I totally see why you would want to get other women's opinions... some workout programs are clearly designed around the places and ways that men gain muscle. IMO all opinions are useful but I would be most likely to be influenced by opinions of those who started in similar circumstances to myself (age, weight height and yes, sex.)
that's not how lifting, gaining, "toning" works.
there are no programs for "men" that aren't not acceptable for women. There are only GOOD programs- and BAD programs.
They feed that trash to women through magazines and other outlets for whatever reason- it's exhausting.0
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