Undoubtably the worst part about crossfit is you HAVE to wear those gaudy Reebok shoes. No thanks. Haha

Undoubtably the worst part about crossfit is you HAVE to wear those gaudy Reebok shoes. No thanks. Haha

Naw, Nike got into the game last year with their Metcons. Actually my favorites are probably Invo8's but they just don't hold up.

Naw, Nike got into the game last year with their Metcons. Actually my favorites are probably Invo8's but they just don't hold up.

Haha I'm just messing with you man. No matter what sort of lifting you are doing, you are doing yourself a disservice without a flat soled shoe.

Haha I'm just messing with you man. No matter what sort of lifting you are doing, you are doing yourself a disservice without a flat soled shoe.

Deadlifts I agree. Squats, cleans, snatch should be done preferably in lifting shoes. The flat sole are better than a running shoe because they don't have the cushion. No lift should be done in running shoes.

I knew it wouldn't take long... "Crossfitters are superior athletes" "You're just saying that because you're scared of doing Crossfit" "My Crossfit instructor can run circles around you"

 

To answer your question @Oldbird all of us would melt the second we walked through the door. Just seeing all the Mighty Crossfit Warriors would intimidate us.

 

I just want to get to the level where it is illegal to workout with my shirt on, and be able to slam the bar down after an Olympic lift

I just want to get to the level where it is illegal to workout with my shirt on, and be able to slam the bar down after an Olympic lift

 

Honestly I think the powerlifters at my gym are worse than your average Crossfitter.

 

Even the chicks are into it these days.

 

I would like to see a psychological workup on some of these crazy cats.

Honestly I think the powerlifters at my gym are worse than your average Crossfitter.

 

Even the chicks are into it these days.

 

I would like to see a psychological workup on some of these crazy cats.

 

No one has the market cornered.

No one has the market cornered.

 

Agreed and gyms of all sorts are a collection of odd ducks.

I've trained as a competitive athlete, I've trained weightlifting, powerlifting and traditional body building. I've trained in globo-gyms, private facilities, athletic training centers and Crossfit gyms as both a person who drops in to train during "open gym" hours and as a participant in Crossfit classes. I'm also a professional in the strength and conditioning industry.

 

In terms of movement efficiency, when speaking about the masses, the people in Crossfit gyms move much much better than what you see in your typical globo gym type place. When you're more efficient in your movements the odds of you injuring yourself as a result of the movements are pretty low. The whole risk of injury associated with Crossfit comes from the intensity at which the exercises are performed. But that is no different than any other sport or activity. Running sprints, powerlifting, jumping, basketball, football, etc. done at a high intensity will increase the risk of injury. High stress on the body, no matter the form, will up the risk of injury. It has been mentioned before in this thread, the scaling of movements and weights to fit your skill level; it's put in place for this very reason. Using risk of injury as why it's not for you is not a valid argument IMO.

 

The good gyms that I've been around all have a set of prerequisites that need to be passed before actually being allowed to participate in classes. You don't have this at public gyms. You just sign up, sign the waiver and go. No coaching to make sure you're doing things right. To me, that is dangerous for regular person. That's where the cost is worth it IMO opinion. You pay for the coaching that you get.

 

FWIW, I think Crossfitters talk way to darn much about Crossfit. But they know how to Press, Push, Pull, Hinge and Carry so they are alright in my book.

Agree with this whole post.

 

I have been hurt more doing jiu jitsu in 15 months than in 12 years of football. Intensity levels will put you on the cusp of a great workout and injury due to creeping over that diminishing returns point. IMO, Woodsriders box has it right. Get strong first, get in shape second. Crossfit is just like any activity or sport, a facility is only as good as its instructors or coaches.

I've trained as a competitive athlete, I've trained weightlifting, powerlifting and traditional body building. I've trained in globo-gyms, private facilities, athletic training centers and Crossfit gyms as both a person who drops in to train during "open gym" hours and as a participant in Crossfit classes. I'm also a professional in the strength and conditioning industry.

 

In terms of movement efficiency, when speaking about the masses, the people in Crossfit gyms move much much better than what you see in your typical globo gym type place. When you're more efficient in your movements the odds of you injuring yourself as a result of the movements are pretty low. The whole risk of injury associated with Crossfit comes from the intensity at which the exercises are performed. But that is no different than any other sport or activity. Running sprints, powerlifting, jumping, basketball, football, etc. done at a high intensity will increase the risk of injury. High stress on the body, no matter the form, will up the risk of injury. It has been mentioned before in this thread, the scaling of movements and weights to fit your skill level; it's put in place for this very reason. Using risk of injury as why it's not for you is not a valid argument IMO.

 

The good gyms that I've been around all have a set of prerequisites that need to be passed before actually being allowed to participate in classes. You don't have this at public gyms. You just sign up, sign the waiver and go. No coaching to make sure you're doing things right. To me, that is dangerous for regular person. That's where the cost is worth it IMO opinion. You pay for the coaching that you get.

 

FWIW, I think Crossfitters talk way to darn much about Crossfit. But they know how to Press, Push, Pull, Hinge and Carry so they are alright in my book.

Great post.

Agree with this whole post.

 

I have been hurt more doing jiu jitsu in 15 months than in 12 years of football. Intensity levels will put you on the cusp of a great workout and injury due to creeping over that diminishing returns point. IMO, Woodsriders box has it right. Get strong first, get in shape second. Crossfit is just like any activity or sport, a facility is only as good as its instructors or coaches.

 

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