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

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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.