CrossFit Anyone?

Been doing CrossFit for about 2+ years now. If you really are interested, I'd find a box, go through fundamentals, and then just give it a shot for a month or two. EVERYONE who starts CF, even people who think they are in shape, wind up completely floored at first. Having good "cardio" or being a certain weight doesn't prepare you for the way CF hits and overloads your energy systems. The first great thing about CF is having coaches to work with you on every workout. They will be able to scale any workout so you could it right now, next to a Games athlete, and you'd both wind up having a great workout. The second great thing is the community aspect of working out and sweating with others. You will be surprised at the support you get at a good box because almost everyone was in your shoes to one degree or another at one time. One of the biggest myths about Crossfit is you need to be in shape, or a certain weight, or have a certain cardio base to start. You don't. The longer you weight, I can almost gaurantee, the more you'll kick yourself down the road wishing you had started sooner.

I've been doing crossfit for 3.5 years a d love it!!!! Try it, give it a chance! Most places will let you try it for free, a lot have deals on groupon to get you started.

Couple years into crossfit, definitely recommend trying it. Make sure the place you go emphasizes form over speed and scales appropriately.

My son was never one for taking an arduous jog by himself. But he liked Crossfit for the social aspect at first, I think. It really is nice to have social interaction at the gym, and people are supportive. Plus, the slightly competitive aspect, and having a coach there urging you to work hard, is like having a personal trainer; you get pushed.
Now, my son has lost about 30 pounds and he has gotten REALLY strong. He goes by himself now as much as he goes for scheduled sessions and he works very hard.
It's been great.
I like the fact that what you do changes every day. You never know what you are going to get. That keeps it interesting.

Okiludy wrote: »

Crossfit looks to be a great workout and the social aspect likely will motivate many to higher levels of fitness. I would think if you're a social person you should give it a shot. Even if a bit out of shape. What a great way to get back at it.

For me I doubt it would work as well. I lift angry. I don't want to talk to anyone. I want to stare at a fixed point and lift. I then when to stare at a wall or the bar thinking of the lift and getting angry for next lift. I have metal playing in the bluetooth earbuds (normally early Metallica or Pantera) and want every single other thing to disappear besides me and that damn bar. It's not only what I'm doing to get in shape but almost self therapy. Since I burn off the anger in gym my life outside of gym is more calm now.

good lord, I could have written this myself.....

Violence in the gym; kindness everywhere else

I love Crossfit. Starting back in 2011, took a break when my son was born and relocated, and restarted a couple months ago. It has been the only thing, besides competitive sports, that I've really been able to stick with. I get bored easily and the constantly changing workouts keep me excited. The social accountability helps when I just need an extra incentive to tie my gym shoes. The guys and gals in my glass genuinely seem to care if I don't show up.

I will say this - there are A LOT more 'boxes' now than when I started, so you can and should be selective. Make sure you find one where the trainers properly scale the WOD's, focus on the newcomers not the competitors, and take the time to teach you the proper form.

Results have always come quick for me too. I'm down 4 inches this summer from my waist. Strength keeps improving every week.