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Anyone ever do crossfit stuff?
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Anthony Roberts
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I don't think it's really appropriate for most of the people who use it. That being said, it's ok for what it's meant for.
nefertiti said:
I know many people who have used it. Basically what it comes down to is exercising/training the body as a whole entity rather than selective training the body broken down in individual muscle groups. You still follow a training routine but it is not as specialized as selectively targeting one muscle group at a time per bodybuilding standards. Think of it as overall core training, if you like that new age "core" slang that every PT and their Balleys wannabees harp about.
A lot of the training is through compound movements designed to strengthen the body as a whole. It is (supposingly) for overall physical improvement, not just for muscle hypertrophy or adding some weight to the bar powerlifter style. Mostly it is focusing on stimulating the entire CNS through training so the effort is synergestic for the body as a whole.
I see a lot of triathletes, firemen, and track jocks following it here in South Florida. I don't know exactly the principles the program advocates, but I see them doing some of the exercises. Mostly in groups of 3 -5 people each lead by a 'trainer'. But then again, I see some people with a log book (or whatever) doing it by themselves. I don't know if you can buy the program or if they have someone to evaluate them and write one out.
AAP said:
Well...I like the idea of functional athleticism. Stength combined with flexibility and agility. Things that would serve the lifestyle I like to lead. This fall I'll be teaching ballet and unfortunately lifting the way I have really doesn't lend itself to being a part time ballet teacher, at least not for the way my body wants to be when i do it. I guess I'll have to just see what the boot camp is like and take it from there.
They have classes here as well. I guess many people are addicted to that training. Though I also know a lot of people who were injured by being pushed to do movements that they were not flexible, or strong enough to do, and others who keep going back although they complain to me of being super sore. It has a hint of boot camp style to it from what I hear, and there is a website as well with some of the routines they use.nefertiti said:
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Anthony Roberts
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I don't think crossfit really gets you in great shape for any one thing...it kind of gets you in mediocre shape for several, to my way of thinking.
nefertiti said:
http://www.crossfit.com/
^ This sort of thing?
I've taken some rather unusual beach strength training classes before and they both had their own versions of "boot camp training" and plyometric training which I happen to enjoy.
I'm going top guess that we have similar backgrounds and being that you're teaching ballet I think alternative training to weight lifting can be a good thing.
thebadguy54
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Anthony Roberts said:
AR, I hate to disagree with you bro, but in this case I do. Here is why:
One would be in great shape (far from mediocre) after a few months of following crossfit.
You are correct that the point of crossfit is NOT to specialize in any ONE thing. For example, a crossfitter will not lift as heavy as a power lifter, will not be able to clean and jerk or snatch as much as a O-lifter, will not be as symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing as a body builder and will have a slower 10k time than a runner. So if you want to specialize, crossfitting isn't for you. If you want to be good at everything, then it is. That is why it is mostly use by police, fire and military. A fireman does not know if he is going to need a 10 second burst of power, 5 minutes anaerobic work or 20 minutes of cardio type work to get the job done at his next call. He must prepare for everything. A 1000lb squat is not going to help you carry 100lbs of equipment to the 15th floor of a high rise. It just isn't.
Good powerlifters can deadlift 700 lbs. but their 5k time would be embarrassing (if they can even run 5k). At 200lbs., a crossfitter should deadlift 500 and run 5k in about 20 minutes, 10k in 40 minutes, snatch his own body weight and do 40 pull-ups in a row. If you ask me, that is as impressive as the 700 lb. deadlift.
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he-man said:
Agreed.
Something that many people who are "competition minded" seem to forget is that NOT EVERYONE wants to compete. They just want to be more physically fit and feel better all around, the "better looking part" is just a pleasant side effect (as I like to call it).
I have been training this way myself (without following anyone else's program just doing what I feel I want) for about the last year or so and though I can't accomplish any of the tasks listed to competition standards (nor do I want to at my age and station in life) I have a better physique than most women AND men half my age regardless of my health issues. <--- I think that speaks volumes.
I guess what I am trying to say is, "Don't knock it till you've tried it."
Crossfit gets you in awesome all around shape! Running, strong as an ox, crazy cardio shape because you heart rate is going to be near 100% during most of your workouts. It's great if you're a combatant, firefighter, cop, etc. It's not just for looking pumped up and not being able to run or swim, it's great for work related stuff, like clearing a compound full of fuck heads at 7000 ft elevation in Afghanistan.
thebadguy54
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tejfrog said:
Yup.
enigma4dub
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there seems to be large categorizations being made about training in general in here. pertaining to crossfit, there is a "workout of the day" that you follow on the site. typically nicknamed after a girl. they are grueling workouts. they have pictures posted of members and videos of the workouts. some of the most amazing physiques, belong to crossfit members, especially the women. everyone could benefit from checking this site out. the idea that this type of training doesnt result in hypertrophy is ridiculous. compound movements are proven superior to isolation. you can combine more traditional strength training with their "WOD" for a great combo.
thebadguy54
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Who cares?
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highlander555
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The great thing about most crossfit gyms is that they usually teach the basic compound lifts like deadlifting, cleans, shoulder presses, and most importantly squats. Most other places almost seem to be afraid to teach those things to women.
Currently it's the hip thing in Special Forces right now. We did it two or three times a week.
For the average person I think (as a whole) it's a hell of a lot better than the cookie cutter programs most people get out of muscle and fitness and cosmo.
It'll greatly increase both your muscular endrance and strength, which is key for many beginners.
If you want to be a bodybuilder, it may not be your bag. If you want to look like a buff athlete (Gabriel Reece comes to mind) then it may be just the thing. (Okay, Gabriel Reece had awesome genetics on her side, but hopefully you get the idea.)
Currently it's the hip thing in Special Forces right now. We did it two or three times a week.
For the average person I think (as a whole) it's a hell of a lot better than the cookie cutter programs most people get out of muscle and fitness and cosmo.
It'll greatly increase both your muscular endrance and strength, which is key for many beginners.
If you want to be a bodybuilder, it may not be your bag. If you want to look like a buff athlete (Gabriel Reece comes to mind) then it may be just the thing. (Okay, Gabriel Reece had awesome genetics on her side, but hopefully you get the idea.)
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nefertiti said:
And you never weighed in on your opinion as to how you liked the program.
Please share your assessments with us.
