Crossfit is dangerous.

Jayjay1989a
Jayjay1989a Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi -
New to all this and was thinking joining crossfit. Must admit I am concerned with what I have read so far. Is it just too dangerous?

Perhaps people should just stick to safer sports like low impact swimming as opposed to this?
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  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Jumping out of planes or climbing up the sides of cliffs is pretty risky. Maybe people should stop doing that that, too?
  • Jayjay1989a
    Jayjay1989a Posts: 3 Member
    Alluminati wrote: »
    Jumping out of planes or climbing up the sides of cliffs is pretty risky. Maybe people should stop doing that that, too?

    I don't think jumping out of a plane is a sport? Wonder how much weight I could lose doing that? :wink:

  • JoshuaMcAllister
    JoshuaMcAllister Posts: 500 Member
    You can't be serious?

    I don't partake myself, and if done incorrectly any form of exercise is dangerous but literally hundreds of thousands of people take part in crossfit all over the world. If it was so dangerous we would be hearly about non-stop fatalities.

    I know many people who love it, it's not the type of training I enjoy but if you interested check it out Don't believe everything you read online but mess around training incorrectly you WILL hurt yourself whatever you choose to do.

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    Alluminati wrote: »
    Jumping out of planes or climbing up the sides of cliffs is pretty risky. Maybe people should stop doing that that, too?

    I don't think jumping out of a plane is a sport? Wonder how much weight I could lose doing that? :wink:

    It's called risk and reward. If it's not worth it to you then don't do it. However, many people enjoy the rewards that come with those activities. And yes, parachuting is a sport.
  • Jayjay1989a
    Jayjay1989a Posts: 3 Member
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    I don't partake myself, and if done incorrectly any form of exercise is dangerous but literally hundreds of thousands of people take part in crossfit all over the world. If it was so dangerous we would be hearly about non-stop fatalities.

    I know many people who love it, it's not the type of training I enjoy but if you interested check it out Don't believe everything you read online but mess around training incorrectly you WILL hurt yourself whatever you choose to do.

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Why would you assume I am a troll? For posting on a forum about something I had read regarding a "sport" (or exercise programme, whatever) that I am considering doing? Am I not supposed to do this?
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Crossfit like any activity can pose an injury risk. Much depends on the coaching at a particular box and how it it adapted to the individual.

  • JoshuaMcAllister
    JoshuaMcAllister Posts: 500 Member
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    I don't partake myself, and if done incorrectly any form of exercise is dangerous but literally hundreds of thousands of people take part in crossfit all over the world. If it was so dangerous we would be hearly about non-stop fatalities.

    I know many people who love it, it's not the type of training I enjoy but if you interested check it out Don't believe everything you read online but mess around training incorrectly you WILL hurt yourself whatever you choose to do.

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Why would you assume I am a troll? For posting on a forum about something I had read regarding a "sport" (or exercise programme, whatever) that I am considering doing? Am I not supposed to do this?

    Keep your panties on dude.

    Like I stated the relative calorie burn and muscle usage between the two are not comparable, hence the impression you were joking. You've gone from one of the highest calorie consuming workouts to one of the lowest within one sentence.

    Lighten up, it's a bloody online forum haha.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Only you can decide what is too dangerous for you. We all have our own limits and preferences and reasons for those.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    edited June 2016
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Actually, crossfit and swimming have similar calorie burns, around 700/hr if you go at it hard, and both offer a full body workout. You are a lot less likely to be injured swimming, although, if you're not good at it, you might drown.

    Why not do both? You can make adjustments for your fitness level, and any injuries you have, when you're doing crossfit. Swimming could be an excellent full body workout of the day. There are also beginner friendly WODs, like these:

    http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/beginner-crossfit-workouts/

  • Dfoarde
    Dfoarde Posts: 10 Member
    edited June 2016
    It's called risk and reward. If it's not worth it to you then don't do it. However, many people enjoy the rewards that come with those activities. And yes, parachuting is a sport.

    You could sport a parachute but parachuting isn't a sport..
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  • squatsanddeadlift
    squatsanddeadlift Posts: 117 Member
    Alluminati wrote: »
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    Alluminati wrote: »
    Jumping out of planes or climbing up the sides of cliffs is pretty risky. Maybe people should stop doing that that, too?

    I don't think jumping out of a plane is a sport? Wonder how much weight I could lose doing that? :wink:

    It's called risk and reward. If it's not worth it to you then don't do it. However, many people enjoy the rewards that come with those activities. And yes, parachuting is a sport.

    I disagree - I don't think parachuting is a sport.

  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    Why would you assume I am a troll? For posting on a forum about something I had read regarding a "sport" (or exercise programme, whatever) that I am considering doing? Am I not supposed to do this?

    I think the reason he suspects you are troll-fishing for replies is because you have a new handle and are asking about a contentious topic which you appeared to have already made up your mind about. We see that quite a bit here. Anyway, if you're serious about it, search the forum - it's been argued to death. You might find my post where i explain how runners have a higher rate of injuries. If you want to try Crossfit, i suggest first lifting weights on your own for a few months. :+1:
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 178 Member
    Personally, I am really sick of hearing people who have never done Crossfit before talk about how dangerous they think it is. Every week someone posts something like this. This article details what Crossfit is really about from the source.

    http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/Foundations.pdf
  • antennachick
    antennachick Posts: 464 Member
    I know people that have got hurt doing serious stupid stuff. I sliced my leg up on a spin bike once cause my foot slipped off the pedal...Who would like you could get hurt on a stationary bike? Lol here are a few more ones I know of:
    Woman broke her ankle in low impact exercise class
    Guy cracks his had while he lost grip on the pull up bar (he wasn't even doing pull ups) c
    Myself on a box jump trying to go to fast. Didn't break my leg but still have a huge gross mark
    guy fainted when lifting wieght over his head (it was a very low weight) and cracked his head.

    I LOVE crossfit. Please add me as a friend for any of you that are in crossfit out there. You can tell if you can or cant do something. For instance I am still building up my strength for handstands so I can be confident and strong when I do them. Most boxes offer free classes. See what its like. In my town one of the boxes is so competitive I believe they are dangerous (can you say weighted box jumps?) The one I go to is still competitive at times but they encourage people to work at thier fitness level instead of expecting you to just do it.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    Driving can be dangerous. So can riding a bike on the street. All forms of exercises can pose a risk, especially to those who are unfamiliar with how to exercise.

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  • chonji4ever
    chonji4ever Posts: 120 Member
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    Hi -
    New to all this and was thinking joining crossfit. Must admit I am concerned with what I have read so far. Is it just too dangerous?

    Perhaps people should just stick to safer sports like low impact swimming as opposed to this?

    Since you are new to conditioning, then you might want to get a basic physical before doing a lot of exercise and invest in a heart rate monitor to avoid overdoing it. Basic physical is required for sports, but a lot of people venturing on their own later in life overlook the need for it to catch health problems that might limit your abilities.

    Crossfit is completely safe if you workout within your ability range. Talk to your instructor before the class, and tell them that you are a beginner and that you want to work into it slowly.
  • chonji4ever
    chonji4ever Posts: 120 Member
    Jayjay1989a wrote: »
    Alluminati wrote: »
    Jumping out of planes or climbing up the sides of cliffs is pretty risky. Maybe people should stop doing that that, too?

    I don't think jumping out of a plane is a sport? Wonder how much weight I could lose doing that? :wink:

    Lol, well all your weight would be going down!
  • JoshuaMcAllister
    JoshuaMcAllister Posts: 500 Member
    lithezebra wrote: »
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Actually, crossfit and swimming have similar calorie burns, around 700/hr if you go at it hard, and both offer a full body workout. You are a lot less likely to be injured swimming, although, if you're not good at it, you might drown.

    Why not do both? You can make adjustments for your fitness level, and any injuries you have, when you're doing crossfit. Swimming could be an excellent full body workout of the day. There are also beginner friendly WODs, like these:

    http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/beginner-crossfit-workouts/

    Okay, if you are a stronger swimmer who completes lengths of the pool consistently for an hour your calorie burn is likely to match that of an hour crossfit. The average swimmer will not have that consistency over that duration and is likely to burn far fewer calories, I'm not saying it can't be matched but your average Joe will not get a comparative burn.

    I'm not saying do one or the other. I get involved with multiple sports, swimming being one, I just don't think swimming and crossfit are fair comparison.
  • autumnblade75
    autumnblade75 Posts: 1,661 Member
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    lithezebra wrote: »
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Actually, crossfit and swimming have similar calorie burns, around 700/hr if you go at it hard, and both offer a full body workout. You are a lot less likely to be injured swimming, although, if you're not good at it, you might drown.

    Why not do both? You can make adjustments for your fitness level, and any injuries you have, when you're doing crossfit. Swimming could be an excellent full body workout of the day. There are also beginner friendly WODs, like these:

    http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/beginner-crossfit-workouts/

    Okay, if you are a stronger swimmer who completes lengths of the pool consistently for an hour your calorie burn is likely to match that of an hour crossfit. The average swimmer will not have that consistency over that duration and is likely to burn far fewer calories, I'm not saying it can't be matched but your average Joe will not get a comparative burn.

    I'm not saying do one or the other. I get involved with multiple sports, swimming being one, I just don't think swimming and crossfit are fair comparison.

    Can Average Joe Beginner jump in and complete a full hour of high intensity crossfit, though? Probably not. Swimming is back to a comparable activity.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    I think with a good instructor it's probably a fun workout.

    I have seen a total moron teaching a class that was dangerous. It was a crossfit gym with many windows that I walked past often with my dog.

    This idiot had people jumping with heavy weights throwing them around and running swinging them - I'm positive he lost clients to injuries. 100%. Once I saw him on some weight machine stacked with a lot of weight and he'd jump in the air and land while yanking down the bar to the floor. I had to stop and watch that and wonder if I'd need to dial 911 it was so ridiculous. Form was atrocious and of course the shock of so many movements that our bodies are not designed to do...

    That gym closed after only a couple months.

    Again, I don't think it's dangerous if you get a competent instructor. And if you are physically capable of doing it.
  • jessiethe3rd
    jessiethe3rd Posts: 239 Member
    Yes... It is dangerous. You are dealing with heavy weight and equipment.

    Pay attention, get a good instructor and listen, focus on form... You will be fine. No excuses
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    lithezebra wrote: »
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    You can't be serious?

    ps. crossfit technically isn't a sport. You commenting about sticking to safer sports like low impact swimming has be strongly suspecting you are a troll. These two 'sports' have drastically different calorie burns and muscles used.

    Actually, crossfit and swimming have similar calorie burns, around 700/hr if you go at it hard, and both offer a full body workout. You are a lot less likely to be injured swimming, although, if you're not good at it, you might drown.

    Why not do both? You can make adjustments for your fitness level, and any injuries you have, when you're doing crossfit. Swimming could be an excellent full body workout of the day. There are also beginner friendly WODs, like these:

    http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/beginner-crossfit-workouts/

    Okay, if you are a stronger swimmer who completes lengths of the pool consistently for an hour your calorie burn is likely to match that of an hour crossfit. The average swimmer will not have that consistency over that duration and is likely to burn far fewer calories, I'm not saying it can't be matched but your average Joe will not get a comparative burn.

    I'm not saying do one or the other. I get involved with multiple sports, swimming being one, I just don't think swimming and crossfit are fair comparison.

    People don't do crossfit at that calorie burn for an hour either, unless they're already extremely strong. I see a lot of WODs that take 15-20 minutes. I like to mix it up too.
  • cmarangi
    cmarangi Posts: 131 Member
    autumnblade75 wrote: »

    Can Average Joe Beginner jump in and complete a full hour of high intensity crossfit, though? Probably not. Swimming is back to a comparable activity.

    I was a beginner 8 months ago, and while I couldn't do the weights that lots of the people were doing, and I wasn't getting as many pull ups etc done, I still completed workouts. That's what a good coach that scales things will do for you. And now I'm stronger and more fit at 44 than I've ever been in my life.

    For OP who I suspect is now gone, Like anything else, cross fit requires you to not be an idiot, use common sense, you should know your body and what is too heavy or too much. Find a good coach who is also not an idiot. Pretty simple really.
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    Find an exercise that is good for you and your body. Because of the weird shape of my joints (congenital), my hopes of becoming a dancer were dashed early in life after an injury. I can't even run safely. So I kill at the gym in a way that is safe for my body and does the job well. Everyone is different.

    I know a handful of folks who do Crossfit. They're a bit annoying in their devotion, like my friends who do SoulCycle. And let's face it, yoga people can be like that too. But they haven't been injured or harmed in any way so far. What makes them fit, what makes them feel good, what makes them want to keep improving their health and fitness is a wonderful thing for them.

    Sounds like YOU shouldn't do Crossfit. Spend time finding what works for you.
  • Wicked_Seraph
    Wicked_Seraph Posts: 388 Member
    I don't see how Crossfit would be more dangerous than any other form of exercise.

    I didn't know this until recently, but the trainer I see at work basically uses Crossfit workouts. My understanding is that everyone basically does the same workout, but scales them according to fitness level. He and I would do the same workout, for example - but I might use less weight, fewer reps, or so on. He keeps an eye on me and makes sure I'm executing them correctly with respect to form. I've never gotten injured.

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