Author Topic: What in gods name is this "crossfit"?! (Read 5389 times)

Bossa · « **on:** July 26, 2010, 07:43:44 AM »

So I have had a few people over the past couple months mention they were doing crossfit and how going to a regular gym is a waste of time blah blah blah. I ask them what it is but I still don't get it? I google it and still...I don't get it. From what I can see its just a bunch of granola twinks doing circuits of olympic lifts with light weights and bodyweight exercise?

doison · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2010, 07:49:41 AM »

Quote from: Bossa on July 26, 2010, 07:43:44 AM

So I have had a few people over the past couple months mention they were doing crossfit and how going to a regular gym is a waste of time blah blah blah. I ask them what it is but I still don't get it? I google it and still...I don't get it. From what I can see its just a bunch of granola twinks doing circuits of olympic lifts with light weights and bodyweight exercise?

Sounds like you have "got it," fuckface.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2010, 07:59:10 AM »

It's how this dude got that amazing "core"

Bossa · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:01:08 AM »

Quote from: doison on July 26, 2010, 07:49:41 AM

Sounds like you have "got it," fuckface.

Let me guess....you are in fact one of the "granola twinks"?

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:05:39 AM »

Yes, if you enjoy injuries you"ll enjoy crossfit.

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:11:13 AM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 26, 2010, 08:05:39 AM

Yes, if you enjoy injuries you"ll enjoy crossfit.

Only if you don't teach them proper lifting methods, Joe. Injury rate is no more greater than regular training.

There are some people who want more value and quality from their personal training fees than pushing your SUV around a parking lot......

SF1900 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:16:19 AM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 26, 2010, 08:11:13 AM

Only if you don't teach them proper lifting methods, Joe. Injury rate is no more greater than regular training.

There are some people who want more value and quality from their personal training fees than pushing your SUV around a parking lot......

Vince, shut up.

SF1900 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:16:55 AM »

People were telling me I should try P90x $:-\$ They told me it was the hardest workout I'll ever do

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:23:48 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on July 26, 2010, 08:16:55 AM

People were telling me I should try P90x $:-\$ They told me it was the hardest workout I'll ever do

People that are sedentary then buy the DVD and workout will always feel sore, so of course they'll claim it is 'hardcore' but that wears off after a month of it and you adapt.

The commerical gets people who were in shape, got out of shape and make them do this, put them on a strict diet (diet is probably 75% of the equation of looking good) and boom! They are back in shape 'thanks to P90X'

SF1900 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:36:59 AM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on July 26, 2010, 08:23:48 AM

People that are sedentary then buy the DVD and workout will always feel sore, so of course they'll claim it is 'hardcore' but that wears off after a month of it and you adapt.

The commerical gets people who were in shape, got out of shape and make them do this, put them on a strict diet (diet is probably 75% of the equation of looking good) and boom! They are back in shape 'thanks to P90X'

Pretty much.

$:-\$

_bruce_ · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:43:14 AM »

Just do 5x5 out in the open - preferably Rocky Mountains.

HTexan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:22:30 AM »

Crossfit. Bunch of people running around, lifting light weight with sloppy form, and doing Jumping jacks and pushups. They are all trying to be the cast from 300. Or tappoutters.
My friend's chick owns a cross fit "gym". Gym used very Loosly here. He recently pulled a double hernia. Says it wasn't the cross fit. Yeah right. $:-\$

ThaRealist · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:30:53 AM »

Crossfit is like pepsi max, in the fact that fat chicks buy both of them and brag to their friends about it, but still continue to eat swiss rolls and twinkies every chance they get....

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:33:06 AM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 26, 2010, 08:11:13 AM

Only if you don't teach them proper lifting methods, Joe. Injury rate is no more greater than regular training.

There are some people who want more value and quality from their personal training fees than pushing your SUV around a parking lot......

I see you're still completely clueless about training. Do you REALLY train athletes. Give me an outline of your program for your athletes Vince. I'm serious.

wes mantooth · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2010, 10:56:15 AM »

Welcome to the year 2003....

Tyr · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:25:10 AM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on July 26, 2010, 07:59:10 AM

It's how this dude got that amazing "core"

Looks like he really NAILED his conditioning.
One of the benefits of a solid support system.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:49:01 AM »

crossfit= a fitness trend that is trying to be different by reintroducing people to Power Cleans, gymnastic rings and kettlebells

"Everything old is new again"

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:14:12 PM »

Exept for these idiots try to make O-lifts into a cardio session. Anyone can get someone tired, few can get results.

Boost · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:20:36 PM »

Crossfit is based purely on science. I'm not going to argue with several peer reviewed university studies applauding its effectiveness and real world applications.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:22:02 PM »

the crossfit fad is one of the only bad things that came as a result of the success of the movie "300"

BB · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:53:22 PM »

Best description of Crossfit I ever heard was "bunch of white people paying to be wore out". They mistake being tired with actually accomplishing something. As far as the actual workout? It's more or less fancy circuit training with an emphasis on the Olympic lifts for the strength building portion and rowing, running, etc.... The biggest problem is that almost all of the folks doing it have no idea how to properly plan it(especially the Olympic lifting parts). And most of the quality folks there have moved on or renounced the program do to back biting, etc...

And yes, Crossfit is plagued with both minor and major overuse injuries. Heck, they use to joke about puking or coming down with rhabdomyolysis.

The best part of Crossfit are the women of Crossfit, see them here-

http://wildgorillaman.blogspot.com/ .

Otherwise don't concern yourself with it.

Voice of Doom · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:57:59 PM »

Quote from: johnnynoname on July 26, 2010, 12:22:02 PM

the crossfit fad is one of the only bad things that came as a result of the success of the movie "300"

Is that the belief about how they all got ripped? I thought it was steroids, GH and digital abs?

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:00:47 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on July 26, 2010, 09:33:06 AM

I see you're still completely clueless about training. Do you REALLY train athletes. Give me an outline of your program for your athletes Vince. I'm serious.

I'll do some internet surfing and I'll get back with you later day on a routine....

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:34:36 PM »

Doesn't surprise me one bit Vince.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Voice of Doom on July 26, 2010, 12:57:59 PM

Is that the belief about how they all got ripped? I thought it was steroids, GH and digital abs?

that is what they are TRYING to sell