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Is anyone here currently doing CrossFit?
Posted on 6/1/23 at 6:38 am
Posted on 6/1/23 at 6:38 am
Started a few months ago and have really enjoyed it. I’ve discovered there’s A lot of misconceptions about CrossFit. I don’t believe CrossFit inherently causes more injuries, I think it is people doing things outside their ability and then blaming crazy CrossFit exercises. I just recognize my limits and do what I can and scale when needed, not trying to keep up with the veterans in the class. Have had strength and cardio improvements and overall enjoying it. Also there’s misconceptions about the movements. There are different types of pull-ups, people. No one in CrossFit is maintaining that butterfly pull-ups are the same as strict. When you’re doing 50 to 100 pull-ups, you are expected to do butterfly pull ups. They serve different purposes. If a workout calls for strict pull-ups it will state to do strict pull-ups.
Just my two cents for those on the fence about trying it, keep an open mind IMHO. Moral of the story, different things work for different folks.
Just my two cents for those on the fence about trying it, keep an open mind IMHO. Moral of the story, different things work for different folks.
This post was edited on 6/1/23 at 7:04 am
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Posted on 6/1/23 at 7:27 am to JumpingTheShark
I'm all for other people doing crossfit.
I tried it a long time ago. It's not my cup of tea.
My LA Fitness membership is $180/year, and I can use any club. Never quitting that.
I tried it a long time ago. It's not my cup of tea.
My LA Fitness membership is $180/year, and I can use any club. Never quitting that.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 8:57 am to JumpingTheShark
I think CrossFit peaked many years ago and isn’t coming back.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 9:04 am to gizmoflak
Posted on 6/1/23 at 9:10 am to JumpingTheShark
I did CrossFit for 3-4 years. It is easy to pick up an injury even staying within your ability because of the construct. Constantly maintaining form on DL’s, OHP’s, and OLY lifts in a timed competitive setting is not the easiest thing and it only takes a lapse in the heat of competition.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 9:27 am to JumpingTheShark
I started recently, but doing it out of my home gym and work gym. Any movements I'm not comfortable with, I try to scale. I'm terrible with getting into an overhead squat position so that has been something I've really been working on.
Are you attending a CrossFit gym? Seems like the programming/coaching varies greatly between gyms. Some just do the CrossFit affiliate programming, others follow mayhem or something similar.
*HWPO programming mini review ahead*
Since I'm poor and have a decent home gym, I signed up for Mat Fraser hwpo programming for a couple months. I was using the 60 minute track which everything is on a clock, but you do get done at 60 minutes. I like the way it was programmed off of percentages for the main lifts (squat, fr. Squat, deadlift, clean and jerk, snatch, overhead squat, overhead press). A workout would be usually one or two main lifts, a metcon or conditioning and then some days had accessory work. I'm not too concerned with gymnastics and the program didn't have a lot in the first 12 weeks, but I think it may ramp up as you get deeper into it.
My main issue was the price, it is $40 for one track. If you want to switch over to a new track you have to jump through some hoops but it can be done just not seamlessly.
I am now following a fellow on Instagram under garage_wod name. It's free and so far it hits what I'm looking for. Follows the 3 days on, rest 1 day, 2 days on, rest 1 day, classic CrossFit split. Has a main lift then a metcon or just a conditioning day.
All that to say, if I could be more consistent with my time and hwpo wasn't $40, I would just stay on that. Maybe try the strong track that is more focused on bench, deadlift, squat. Or modify ppsa stuff in some way to add more conditioning.
Are you attending a CrossFit gym? Seems like the programming/coaching varies greatly between gyms. Some just do the CrossFit affiliate programming, others follow mayhem or something similar.
*HWPO programming mini review ahead*
Since I'm poor and have a decent home gym, I signed up for Mat Fraser hwpo programming for a couple months. I was using the 60 minute track which everything is on a clock, but you do get done at 60 minutes. I like the way it was programmed off of percentages for the main lifts (squat, fr. Squat, deadlift, clean and jerk, snatch, overhead squat, overhead press). A workout would be usually one or two main lifts, a metcon or conditioning and then some days had accessory work. I'm not too concerned with gymnastics and the program didn't have a lot in the first 12 weeks, but I think it may ramp up as you get deeper into it.
My main issue was the price, it is $40 for one track. If you want to switch over to a new track you have to jump through some hoops but it can be done just not seamlessly.
I am now following a fellow on Instagram under garage_wod name. It's free and so far it hits what I'm looking for. Follows the 3 days on, rest 1 day, 2 days on, rest 1 day, classic CrossFit split. Has a main lift then a metcon or just a conditioning day.
All that to say, if I could be more consistent with my time and hwpo wasn't $40, I would just stay on that. Maybe try the strong track that is more focused on bench, deadlift, squat. Or modify ppsa stuff in some way to add more conditioning.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 9:50 am to burgeman
I attend a proper CrossFit gym, I’ve done ones that are basically CrossFit but not under the umbrella technically. I wanted to go to one that was 100% a legit CrossFit gym and just researched decent ones in our area that had the most qualified coaches. The cosches do a pretty good job, the owner/head coach can kind of phone it in sometimes but his other coaches are very good. I’m about 3 months in now and really liking it. I went to a HIIT gym that wasn’t doing barbell work as often as I’d like so decided to try CrossFit.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 10:16 am to JumpingTheShark
I have been doing it for 4+ years after switching from traditional bodybuilding/bro gym type training with running sprinkled in.
My lifts are all bigger than they were before switching to CrossFit and we hardly ever max out unless we are at the end of a cycle for one of the big lifts. Deadlift, bench, front & back squat. Plus I also started Olympic lifting and love snatch/clean & jerk just as much or more than hitting a big bench or squat. Same with learning gymnastics and other things you’ll never get to do in a traditional gym.
I push myself a lot harder in a CrossFit gym than I ever did in a traditional gym. I love the mix of movements and never feeling stale in programming. The open is fun and community is great. Like you are saying it’s not for everyone but it for sure is for me.
My lifts are all bigger than they were before switching to CrossFit and we hardly ever max out unless we are at the end of a cycle for one of the big lifts. Deadlift, bench, front & back squat. Plus I also started Olympic lifting and love snatch/clean & jerk just as much or more than hitting a big bench or squat. Same with learning gymnastics and other things you’ll never get to do in a traditional gym.
I push myself a lot harder in a CrossFit gym than I ever did in a traditional gym. I love the mix of movements and never feeling stale in programming. The open is fun and community is great. Like you are saying it’s not for everyone but it for sure is for me.
This post was edited on 6/1/23 at 10:19 am
Posted on 6/1/23 at 10:40 am to JumpingTheShark
Crossfit workouts are safe if you know what you're doing. Lots of people got into the crossfit fad and were getting injured because you have classes of 30-50 people new to working out trying to power through intense workouts right away.
Crossfit competitions are incredibly dumb. I'm not trying to get through my workout faster than everyone around me. I want a quality workout. Recognizing your body and its limits are important for getting quality exercise, and a big part of the crossfit culture was to throw your body into the gauntlet and crush every workout.
Crossfit competitions are incredibly dumb. I'm not trying to get through my workout faster than everyone around me. I want a quality workout. Recognizing your body and its limits are important for getting quality exercise, and a big part of the crossfit culture was to throw your body into the gauntlet and crush every workout.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 11:00 am to BilbeauTBaggins
I agree with all of that
Posted on 6/1/23 at 11:19 am to JumpingTheShark
if any one is looking for good programming that is crossfit
ryan fischer has his, especially like the High intensity bodybuilding one
also Johnniewod from power athlete is the old crossfit football. combined with johnnie bod is a great program to follow.
ryan fischer has his, especially like the High intensity bodybuilding one
also Johnniewod from power athlete is the old crossfit football. combined with johnnie bod is a great program to follow.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 12:57 pm to JumpingTheShark
I would double down and say that HIIT workouts are the best thing the average person can participate in with minimal injury. Again, as long as people know what they're doing, the chance for injury during workouts is always the lowest.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 1:27 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Not a Crossfit fan, but concepts like EMOM, AMRAP, and general HITT type training that have spawned out of it have been beneficial.
Posted on 6/1/23 at 3:49 pm to TigerAlum93
I was listening to a podcast and United States weightlifting membership has increased someone like 300% since 2009. You can draw a direct correlation to the rise in CrossFit and the Olympic lifts used. CrossFit has flaws but it has raised the commonality of the squats/deadlifts with the Olympic lifts in people who would generally not do those types of lifts.
This post was edited on 6/2/23 at 6:19 am
Posted on 6/1/23 at 4:43 pm to JumpingTheShark
I do it. I like it. There are many things I dislike as well. Lots of ego lifting that if not properly coached can turn into a shite show. The dipshit next to you doing half reps, skipping reps, doing shite form just so he can put his name higher on the leaderboard.
On the flip side, the class atmosphere is fun. If you can get a good group that pushes your intensity level from a competitive side while still maintaining the integrity of the movements, it’s a hell of a workout.
Lastly, I think CrossFit prepares you for a wide range of athletic performance. Sure you won’t beat the runner at running and you won’t be the lifter at lifting but combining both disciplines you’ll likely aggregately outperform them both.
On the flip side, the class atmosphere is fun. If you can get a good group that pushes your intensity level from a competitive side while still maintaining the integrity of the movements, it’s a hell of a workout.
Lastly, I think CrossFit prepares you for a wide range of athletic performance. Sure you won’t beat the runner at running and you won’t be the lifter at lifting but combining both disciplines you’ll likely aggregately outperform them both.
Posted on 6/3/23 at 5:37 pm to JumpingTheShark
It’s easy to have a injury
Posted on 6/3/23 at 10:09 pm to JumpingTheShark
My wife and Idid it for a few years back before we had kids. Loved the hell out of it and got in the best shape of my life. I miss the group workouts alot. With my kids now and my current job, a garage gym is my best option. Would love to get back to a CrossFit gym eventually though.
This post was edited on 6/3/23 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 6/4/23 at 6:44 pm to JumpingTheShark
Currently going to a gym that offers CrossFit, kickboxing, boxing and BJJ classes. Best decision I’ve ever made was joining the gym. Typically do 3/4 CrossFit and one kickboxing class a week. Started a year ago after 15 years of LA Fitness and Running. Def miss paying $40 a month though 
Posted on 6/5/23 at 11:01 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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Crossfit competitions are incredibly dumb
The class itself can become a competition and that is the bad part. I do think "most" of the workouts are safe. The coaches at our gym were diligent in keeping people withing their means when they could. But everyone gets that voice that "joe and I were about the same 2 months ago, but now he's bumped his deadlift up 20 lbs....maybe I can get that now". But you are tired because you are jumping on a box in between sets and you eventually have bad form and hurt your back. Ask me how I know
. And it sucks, because the community aspect of it was one of the best features. You worked out as a group and it was motivating. But that same group likely pushes people too far on occasion. And not just the headstrong I'm tougher than everyone types. It affects us all a little at some point. And those workouts are the last place to have that influence.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 1:58 pm to TigerAlum93
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Not a Crossfit fan, but concepts like EMOM, AMRAP, and general HITT type training that have spawned out of it have been beneficial.
This, and showing the average person can get in a solid warm up and serious workout in 30-40 minutes, or less, that will get you stronger and more fit, if focused and programmed correctly. Or maybe better said, the average person with a big wallet.
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