So who here does Crossfit? (please no Crossfit haters... it's played out)

[275RLTW]

OK. I skimmed through most of this thread and just have to chime in now...

You claim in the title that you don't want any "crossfit haters" but don't want to discuss the shortcomings of crossfit?!? Doesn't that put you exactly in the category of "The reason there is some "hate" against crossfit is the general elitist attitude that crossfit people bring. (post #4)" ? Isn't the concept of not willing to look at faults and make improvements contradictory to the philosophy of improving yourself? I'm avoiding the urge to point out the numerous injuries due to crossfit and the negative long term effects but then again, so is this whole thread...


BTW I don't do "crossfit" or "weight-lifting" or whatever you want to name it. There are better programs and methods for my needs/health/job requirements/etc...

[Jer]

OK. I skimmed through most of this thread and just have to chime in now...

You claim in the title that you don't want any "crossfit haters" but don't want to discuss the shortcomings of crossfit?!? Doesn't that put you exactly in the category of "The reason there is some "hate" against crossfit is the general elitist attitude that crossfit people bring. (post #4)" ? Isn't the concept of not willing to look at faults and make improvements contradictory to the philosophy of improving yourself? I'm avoiding the urge to point out the numerous injuries due to crossfit and the negative long term effects but then again, so is this whole thread...


BTW I don't do "crossfit" or "weight-lifting" or whatever you want to name it. There are better programs and methods for my needs/health/job requirements/etc...

Actually, post #108 was more what I was trying to avoid. Immature stupid little jabs that do nothing to further an intelligent conversation. I've seen countless idiots at the traditional gyms over the years doing shit that I was pretty sure was going to end in their death at that very moment. At least with Crossfit they made me take a month of Fundamental classes that taught you every single part of the movements and then put them together and you had to demonstrate applied knowledge of said movement before you can move on. The trainers are even there during every single workout to help you with anything that is wrong in your movements. Yet it's funny that weight lifters always post up memes of someone doing a teenage mutant ninja turtle deadlift with a whimsical Crossfit degrading saying emblazoned across it like it couldn't possibly be weight lifters.

I use 'weight lifters' as a general term but it's actually more of a type of person than someone who does something. I know a lot of weight lifters/body builders who are rather intelligent and can see the benefits of Crossfit as well as the shortcomings and we can have intelligent discussions back and forth and can still be friends afterwards. What I don't dig is the knuckle draggers who only talk about 'gains!' bagging on Crossfit while felating each other when they don't know the first thing about it but join the group to feel like they belong since they probably don't belong in real life other than their nut-hugging double-digit IQ brethren. These people take the label 'elitist' and douse it with enough testosterone to take down a bull rhino but because they beat their chest & grunt while doing it it's somehow not elitist?

If that doesn't describe you then I'm all about having a conversation about Crossfit. Sorry if I didn't make clear what wasn't helpful to the thread.

Edit: I addressed post #4 and went back to read it and felt like it was a constructive conversation and don't see where I came across as elitist.

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your response

I definitely don't fit into either category. I've learned to find positive aspects in everything and also ways to improve upon them, not taking traditional norms in blind faith. I agree with most in this thread that there are many benefits of doing crossfit, for certain types of people. I do not think crossfit is ideal for everyone. For people who are looking to get into, or back into shape, have limited time to dedicate to it, and enjoy the camaraderie found at most crossfit boxes; it is perfect. I'm glad to see that the sport has taken a better and more thorough approach to correct form as that has not always been the case. Any time you're doing olympic style lifts and trying to hurry is a sure path to an injury. Yes, it can happen anywhere with any lifting style as there are numerous lifters with torn pectorals, hamstrings, etc.., however weight + rush = injury.

I've done a few WODs and always get picked on for doing dead hang pull ups instead of "kipping" however I'm not going for just checking the box that I did X reps...I need to be able to pull myself up and over a wall from a dead hang (I will point out that the local crossfit coach couldn't do it despite being able to do 37 "crossfit" pull ups). I also need to focus on tomorrow. I need to be able to do my job tomorrow and not have my knees any more damaged than they already are. Crossfit does little, if any, to promote longevity. The abuse on joints is well documented despite crossfits relative new status as a sport (12-15 yrs or so), and there is little focus on adequate recovery cycles.

As I stated before, there are benefits to it, just not for me. I agree with some of the concepts but not all of them. It is not "functional fitness" for my life. I don't ride a desk though and do enough agility running, squatting, jumping up, carries, (mostly in armor) etc... in a normal day to qualify for several WODs. I need something a bit more specialized. Either way, its good to see people out at the gym/box consistently and yes, the women are good to look at. For examples of what I'm working with, google Ranger Athlete Warrior program v.4 or SOF athlete on Instagram.