How do you log Cross Fit

msheldon88 · June 2011

I am starting a new cross fit class and I noticed that it wasn't in the exercise database. What do you record it as? Circuit training?

I was also wondering what you thoughts were about cross fit. Did you like it? What were your dislikes?

Thanks for the input!

Shizzman · June 2011

I tried a free CrossFit session recent (which they modify from the normal WOD) and I just put it in as circuit training. More awesome, but easiest way to log it...

teri_cmc · June 2011

I put mine is as circuit training but you can also just put in calories burned. Sometimes it doesn't seem like the circuit training does crossfit justice in terms of the intensity, but at least you would be logging less calories burned and not overeating if you eat them back...

I absolutely love crossfit and everything it has done for me. I'm in the best shape of my life and am still nowhere near where I could be with these workouts! It does make you sore but I look at it as my way of knowing I pushed myself. Listen to your body and go with it!

coltrane23 · June 2011

I log it as calisthenics, since it usually involves push-ups, pull-ups, etc. and it's always intense. I'm probably under-reporting my calories burnt given how hard I work, but that keeps me from overeating so I'm OK with that. I also have been doing some lifting prior to the daily WOD, so I track that separately as weight lifting--not much calorie expenditure for that, but again it keeps me honest on the intake so I don't worry about it.

julie0477 · June 2011

I've logged it as calesthenics but I've also worn my heart rate monitor and just added a new exercise and entered my calories. You do so many different things in that hour its really hard to log otherwise. I love my class, by the way. Its not easy but thats what makes is so great. I feel like I've accomplished something at the end. Hope you enjoy yours!

kdiamond · June 2011

I log it as circuit training, I know you're burning more after the fact as well so I usually add another 50 or so calories on the days I do Crossfit.

XFitMojoMom · June 2011

I wear a HRM during my CF sessions and they are pretty much on target with the circuit training #'s...

emrogers · June 2011

I LOVE Crossfit and have been using it for the last 3 years now. It has totally changed my mind about diet and exercise and the . When I consistently do Crossfit, I ususally see a HUGE difference in endurance, strength and let me tell you, although the scale doesn't budge, I'm tighter and toned!!!! I think I also like the fact that you're not stuck doing 2 hours of an exercise! I mean really? Crossfit really can get you toned and tight with proper nutrition and of course more aerobic. Yay for you. I'm SUPER excited for this new venture in your fitness life.

msheldon88 · June 2011

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. My first session was hard but went awesome. I for sure can tell that I will be seeing results!

How do you log Cross Fit

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