Crossfit - your experience

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Like others have said, you will get a wide variety of responses from here, some from people who have never tried it an only read an article (be prepared for a PM from a certain individual who can no longer post on main forums warning you of the dangers).

I've tried it. I loved it. I found a great box with great instructors who have had years of Olympic lifting under their belt. It is the type of place where they make you take the weight off if your form is suffering. i've actually been to at least 3 other boxes while travelling and have yet to find a bad one.
Here, it is a great community, very similar to my running and triathlon community where everyone is really supportive, regardless of how fast/strong whatever, you are.
I enjoy the workouts, I loved heavy lifiting but I like the change that Crossfit has to offer. Its hard, but everything is modifiable.
My husband has never stuck to anything besides his hockey. We wasted money on bikes, gym member ships, swim club memberships. Crossfit has changed him completely. He used to only go to the gym or running or whatever with me, now he does Crossfit on his own and has goals he is working towards.
I am not currently Crossfitting due to some issues with my pregnancy. I will return when I can.

Oh and the evil Rhabdo - yup, it can happen in Crossfit, however, it is not exclusive to Crossfit. You can even get it from running or triathlon. In fact, the only person I have ever known to experience it, a mild form of it, was someone who had just finished an Ironman race.

While I believe coaches need to be responsible and knowledgable, I also believe a lot of it is personal responsibility. There is a saying at our gym "don't be a whiteboard hero" (the whiteboard is where we record the results of the day's workout). Bascially, put away the pride, do what you can do the best you can do. You don't have to be the strongest or fastest, especially if that comes at a price.

Try it and see if you like it. Personally, I don't like group workouts but anything that gets people off a treadmill and into oly lifts and tire flipping can't exactly be all bad. That, and there's the plus of the Crossfit Games which I enjoy watching.

I actually meant to say that but got a little carried away. :laugh:

I've been going to Crossfit for about 6 months and I love it. The camaraderie of the group, the variety of the workouts and pushing myself to do things I haven't done before is all awesome. It's a very supportive community and as long as you are smart about things, there is no more danger than lifting at the gym or running a triathlon. Focus on learning the lifts, the proper technique and form and don't overdo it on the weight and you'll do great.

Check out this group for more Crossfitters: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/99-crossfit-love

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...a great box with great instructors who have had years of Olympic lifting under their belt. It is the type of place where they make you take the weight off if your form is suffering.

THIS^ Make sure your coaches have experience and are hell bent on form before weight.

I've been going for a week and I already look forward to it WAY more than my bootcamp I did for 8 months. Be SMART and enjoy!

sophs87 wrote: »

Hello all!

Anyone a Crossfitter?

I have always been a regular exerciser but my sessions have become less intense/regular since moving to Dubai last November as it is just too hot to run for long distances, and my gym isn't that well equipped so my workouts become quite routine.

There is a Crossfit place just round the corner which seems like a good way to get back in to group exercise and see results. However, I have to say I'm a little worried as I've heard it's pretty intense...

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

I only caution you to make sure that the crossfit instructors are actually trained and knowledgable. If your form is not correct, it is very easy to hurt yourself - not just with crossfit but any other exercise. Proceed.... but with caution!

It depends...some boxes are horrible...and I personally don't believe in doing very technical Oly-lifts for a *kitten* ton of reps which generally comes at the expense of proper form.

Some boxes are good and have good coaches.

Overwhelmingly, my experience with Crossfit has been stupid like this though...







basically a lot of *kitten* that is ultimately going to result in injury...

I've taken three Crossfit classes at three different boxes this year. I have lots of friends that do it and love it. I'm not a fan myself but I can see the appeal because I do like group classes. I have been working out long enough to realize the three boxes I went to were well run and had good coaches so I was lucky in that respect. I didn't find it as hard as everyone says it is and it is easily modifiable to your fitness level. At this time of year there is tons of Groupon type deals so you might want to check that out and every gym/fitness facility I've been to offers a free first class or one or two week trial so you know what you are getting into.

I still have scars on my shins from box jumps.

Cross fit developed me endurance and strength, is a good choice you can use it for the time you want to try a different kind of training or you are bored. Is demanding is like cardio...