Crossfit?

[Nibble]

I was thinking about giving this a go but some big reservations.

Not least the people that do it seem to behave as if they are in some kind of cult. They use similar rhetoric to modern churches such as Hillsong and similar mega churches and it is a bit creepy. A couple of chaps and lasses on my FB page do it and they are forever posting about their "positive energy" and love for each other.

They use made up or odd words such as "Box" instead of gym (I think) and other such odd language stuff.

They bang on about it constantly.

But above all the awful technique, bad form, rapid reps etc looks dangerous. They always seem to be injured in some way. They will have terrible trouble later in life to I should think?

Anyone try it? Do it? Are all "Boxes" the same? Do you have to perform exercises that poorly or can one work at a more sensible pace?

 

[Hiney]

All the people I know that do this are complete and utter tosspieces.

 

[Diablo]

All the people I know that do this are complete and utter tosspieces.

You know Nibble then

 

[Nibble]

All the people I know that do this are complete and utter tosspieces.

Yes, that is the impression I got. And the women, my god. They are what my Grandmother would have called "Handsome women".

 

[StonehamPark]

It's, in my opinion, the greatest combination of exercises to get you 'properly fit'.

However, the fast reps with heavy weight plus poor form massively increases the risk of injury, including long-term injury.

I don't socialise with any cross-fitters but I'm aware of the inner circle and I'm currently opting to stay out of it, however it is a tempting form of fitness.
I may even consider it when the weather changes.

 

[Nibble]

double post

 

[The_Viper]

Watching athletes like Seth Rollins do crossfit I can see the benefits, seeing elaine from the office with a gaggle of her 30 something mates doing it is quite the other.

 

[Nibble]

I don't doubt the fitness benefits, these people look like Olympians. Just think they'll be creaking and limping and visiting the GP a lot after about 45 yrs old.

 

[heathgate]

I started crossfit last year as a replacement for 30 years of playing rugby......I am 52.....it was intense and exposed every I jury I ever had whilst playing.....I stopped after two months, my body was fooked up big time.....

 

[Lady Whistledown]

All the people I know that do this are complete and utter tosspieces.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I've been going to my local one for about three months.

I quite like it, and I do go home every time feeling like I've worked hard. Also found- conversely- it's been pretty good for my back, though I can understand why people do injure themselves when they lose their form, usually through fatigue.

No real Muscle Marys at the one I go to, although there is one guy who does like to remove his shirt when the going gets tough Also never heard anybody there use the term Box instead of gym.

I don't do any of the competition stuff (principally because I am shit compared to those at that level). Nor do I socialise with them particularly. I like the variety of the exercise (got bored of running), and the fact that they scribble your scores at the end of each session on the wall is surprisingly motivational.

In short, I think it's done me plenty of good. But you won't catch me eulogising religiously about it in the office, or joining any competitions. It's just a fun way to get off my lazy backside.

 

[Hiney]

There's always an exception to prove the rule

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Bahahaha

 

[Nibble]

I've been going to my local one for about three months.

I quite like it, and I do go home every time feeling like I've worked hard. Also found- conversely- it's been pretty good for my back, though I can understand why people do injure themselves when they lose their form, usually through fatigue.

No real Muscle Marys at the one I go to, although there is one guy who does like to remove his shirt when the going gets tough Also never heard anybody there use the term Box instead of gym.

I don't do any of the competition stuff (principally because I am shit compared to those at that level). Nor do I socialise with them particularly. I like the variety of the exercise (got bored of running), and the fact that they scribble your scores at the end of each session on the wall is surprisingly motivational.

In short, I think it's done me plenty of good. But you won't catch me eulogising religiously about it in the office, or joining any competitions. It's just a fun way to get off my lazy backside.

I can see the benefits, I suppose I'll just have to try it but concerned about injury and it would stop me earning. Maybe I'll bring a McDonalds and a few Hoffmmeisters along and observe.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

My son is 45 in November, a firefighter and does Crossfit. He hasn't had, or has any major injuries. Apart from that, I don't know any more about it.

 

[StonehamPark]

I can see the benefits, I suppose I'll just have to try it but concerned about injury and it would stop me earning. Maybe I'll bring a McDonalds and a few Hoffmmeisters along and observe.

I've recently got in touch with my local one (Basin Rd S, Portslade) and they give you a fair amount of training first before you get really stuck in.

Just make sure you've got a top insurance policy before you start.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

It's not cheap, and I guess if money ever became tight, it would be one of the first things I thought about ditching. But I like the flexibility of it, it's given me a good few targets to aim for, and I can go pretty much any day I can fit it in around work.