On April 03 2013 12:59 Ooshmagoosh wrote: Is this really the kind of stuff you plan on doing?
I really really really really really think you should look elsewhere
that's not really a good representation of what crossfit is at all, there is always a workout of the day posted on their front page (here http://www.crossfit.com/) which is basically done in groups, sometimes there's partner workouts, but most of the time you are trying to time yourself on how fast you can do the prescribed workout, because it goes at your own pace, it automatically scales to everyone, you are even allowed to choose whatever weights you want to work with, what makes crossfit special to me is how it feels like a family, everyone is pushing everybody as everybody there shares the same goal.
My problem with Crossfit is that the WoDs contain lifts that are never supposed to be done for "time" at any pace.
What on earth is accomplished by trying to race through some very complicated lifts that require good form in order to not injure yourself...for time? Sorry I know this is off-topic...
You're right, 100%. Lifting should be about correct form; not how fast to complete reps. It leads to a ton of injuries that shouldn't even happen if they were just doing traditional lifting.
I really really really really really think you should look elsewhere
that's not really a good representation of what crossfit is at all, there is always a workout of the day posted on their front page (here http://www.crossfit.com/) which is basically done in groups, sometimes there's partner workouts, but most of the time you are trying to time yourself on how fast you can do the prescribed workout, because it goes at your own pace, it automatically scales to everyone, you are even allowed to choose whatever weights you want to work with, what makes crossfit special to me is how it feels like a family, everyone is pushing everybody as everybody there shares the same goal.
My problem with Crossfit is that the WoDs contain lifts that are never supposed to be done for "time" at any pace.
What on earth is accomplished by trying to race through some very complicated lifts that require good form in order to not injure yourself...for time? Sorry I know this is off-topic...
Yep.
Some of the Crossfit WOD had heavy singles, doubles, and triples on deadlift followed by 30 reps of clean and jerk as fast as you can. It's madness.
Make sure you're eating well man, crossfit takes a hell of a lot out of you, if you skip a few meals you might find yourself collapsing and/or feinting of exhaustion due to low blood sugar.
The first month at the place I'm going to is entirely about proper form of everything. Haven't gotten to chinups yet but that deadlift form looks atrocious.
Good luck tofucake! It's good that you are exercising, I'm too lazy to do anything like that. I've never heard of CrossFit before but it looks very tough. I'd love to do some form of exercising be it playing sport or even going to the gym, but I have a condition call chronic idiopathic urticaria which causes me to get rashes all over my body whenever my body temperature rises. The symptoms last for around 40 minutes, and they look similar to hives. It's not worth it for me to do some exercise for an hour and then sitting with the negative effects of itching and red skin afterwards.
I really really really really really think you should look elsewhere
that's not really a good representation of what crossfit is at all, there is always a workout of the day posted on their front page (here http://www.crossfit.com/) which is basically done in groups, sometimes there's partner workouts, but most of the time you are trying to time yourself on how fast you can do the prescribed workout, because it goes at your own pace, it automatically scales to everyone, you are even allowed to choose whatever weights you want to work with, what makes crossfit special to me is how it feels like a family, everyone is pushing everybody as everybody there shares the same goal.
My problem with Crossfit is that the WoDs contain lifts that are never supposed to be done for "time" at any pace.
What on earth is accomplished by trying to race through some very complicated lifts that require good form in order to not injure yourself...for time? Sorry I know this is off-topic...
You're right, 100%. Lifting should be about correct form; not how fast to complete reps. It leads to a ton of injuries that shouldn't even happen if they were just doing traditional lifting.
Yes, but you guys are nitpicking, admit it.
Let's say I run a crossfit gym and I demand good form 1st, speed 2nd. What's wrong with that?
Also, everyone does lifts with a certain speed in mind. They may not be going for some record, but unless you're in that group (I frequent the gym) that stands around and talks while doing, frankly, very little actual work, then you similarly have a time in mind while lifting. Especially time between sets.
The whole idea behind the timing is that if you can do 3 sets of 10/30/15 pullups, situps, pushups in 5 mins, and then do it again in a month in 4:30, you're getting stronger. No one (ok, I'm sure someone) is encouraging people to run out and start slinging weight around, not knowing what they're doing, to the detriment of their own bodies, not to mention others near them.
edit:
Here's a video of what I would call legitimate "for time" crossfitting:
This is a good watch too, if you're at all interested. It's a heat from the 2011 games. Fun ending
I would note that no one is doing 500lb deadlifts for time in these vods. I agree, that seems pretty silly to me... However, I wouldn't poop all over someone's endeavor just because you have reservations about the method. You can do some/many crossfit workouts for time, though not all of them are for time. Some you're not supposed to.
I think we'd all agree that playing 18 hours of starcraft a day, everyday, is unhealthy. That doesn't mean playing starcraft is unhealthy. You just have to be smart about it.
On April 03 2013 09:06 wei2coolman wrote: Not really a huge fan of crossfit, i'ts a pretty silly system that leads to a high level of injury.
Do you even lift?
Personally the only people I see that get injured are those who ignore instruction regarding proper form. A big part of the Crossfit program is teaching you proper form.
Cross Fit is great. And I really recommend it for everyone. Really the program is a no brainer. Push your body to the limits = Result. To many people these days want comfort and results, but the truth is that unless you drive your body to the ground it will never adapt.
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