Crossfit or Regular Gym ?

[C T J]

Anything you can gain from CrossFit could be done with P90x or Zumba classes. The only positive gained from its existence is that Oly Shoes, Bumpers and Kettlebells have become much cheaper.

You're right. I just did this at zumba yesterday!
http://youtu.be/g4wmI5NCUIQ

finished with a clean and jerk ladder for P90x.
http://youtu.be/Nx-iLHmAsGU?t=43m43s

 

[C T J]

I understand the laughs and fingers pointing at crossfit as a joke.
I mean just look at all of the videos of noobs on youtube doing it!

What crossfit did was take functional workouts, with endurance (running/rowing)
and mixed it with strength (oly/power lifting). It was a way to get people
that don't workout into working out. So experienced guys like us look at it
like oh haha that's dumb, I already have my workouts down and I'm jacked as shit.
But the truth is...most "jacked" guys/girls are really not that athletic, meaning
they can't do much more than lift weights or jog on a treadmill. That's fine
if they are not into athletics, but a lot of us are.

The workouts are really not that much different than what NFL players have
been doing for decades (circuits with strength). Throw in a bunch of cardio/sprints/sled pulls
and you have yourself a damn conditioned athlete.

The whole deal with "crossfitters don't use proper form" is a misnomer.
Some do lack form and a lot are just learning these lifts. But then you take
experienced bodybuilders/powerlifters and throw them in and they have it nailed.
Guess what happens? These guys are the best because once they pick up the
endurance, they tear through these workouts. It's not easy though. You're
dead when you're done, more so than other workout I've ever done.

The coach at the crossfit gym I've been going to 2x/week has a BS in Exercise Science
and Nutrition. He's not just a certified crossfit guy. He looks like a bodybuilder but his endurance/strength
is through the roof. 5"10, 190" lbs. (life natty). He focuses on form first and foremost.
If you're just going through the motions and your form is shit, he makes you drop weight
until you can do it correctly. Not every gym is the same and each one is dependent on
the coach.

I don't think crossfit is the answer to working out and there are a lot of noobs
that give it a bad name. Throwing it into my power/bodybuilding routine
is one of the best things I've done. I'm extremely competitive and would
rather compete in that than pose on a stage. Everyone has different
goals and desires though.

 

[Stumpy]

I understand the laughs and fingers pointing at crossfit as a joke.
I mean just look at all of the videos of noobs on youtube doing it!

What crossfit did was take functional workouts, with endurance (running/rowing)
and mixed it with strength (oly/power lifting). It was a way to get people
that don't workout into working out. So experienced guys like us look at it
like oh haha that's dumb, I already have my workouts down and I'm jacked as shit.
But the truth is...most "jacked" guys/girls are really not that athletic, meaning
they can't do much more than lift weights or jog on a treadmill. That's fine
if they are not into athletics, but a lot of us are.

The workouts are really not that much different than what NFL players have
been doing for decades (circuits with strength). Throw in a bunch of cardio/sprints/sled pulls
and you have yourself a damn conditioned athlete.

The whole deal with "crossfitters don't use proper form" is a misnomer.
Some do lack form and a lot are just learning these lifts. But then you take
experienced bodybuilders/powerlifters and throw them in and they have it nailed.
Guess what happens? These guys are the best because once they pick up the
endurance, they tear through these workouts. It's not easy though. You're
dead when you're done, more so than other workout I've ever done.

The coach at the crossfit gym I've been going to 2x/week has a BS in Exercise Science
and Nutrition. He's not just a certified crossfit guy. He looks like a bodybuilder but his endurance/strength
is through the roof. 5"10, 190" lbs. (life natty). He focuses on form first and foremost.
If you're just going through the motions and your form is shit, he makes you drop weight
until you can do it correctly. Not every gym is the same and each one is dependent on
the coach.

I don't think crossfit is the answer to working out and there are a lot of noobs
that give it a bad name. Throwing it into my power/bodybuilding routine
is one of the best things I've done. I'm extremely competitive and would
rather compete in that than pose on a stage. Everyone has different
goals and desires though.

 

[C T J]

haha :bowsdown:

I know...going against the grain here.
Get out your popcorn. I see lots of flames coming my way.
Oh well...it's the internet. boo hoo.

 

[big_paul_ski]

haha :bowsdown:

I know...going against the grain here.
Get out your popcorn. I see lots of flames coming my way.
Oh well...it's the internet. boo hoo.

I have no issue with people who like crossfit. It's just not for me. To each is own.

 

[graniteman]

SAD!! I saw that Thanks you snuck in there...SAD is smitten by the crossfit crowd..a closet cross..fitter!! . http://www.theironden.com/forum/threads/15837-Let-the-hating-begin!

 

[graniteman]

I have no issue with people who like crossfit. It's just not for me. To each is own.

I just hate 'em running around the gym trying to take up 4 or 5 pieces of equipment, flapping around like a wounded chicken. I like a nice calm iron pile. I like nothing better than taking their spot and when they come back saying ''Oh were you using this? , I didn't see anyone here''

 

[RAIDEN]

I have talked to alot of people who do crossfit, they were really cocky and acted like they have done something no one else has. I find BBers and PLers to be more humble and down to earth...from my experience.

 

[big_paul_ski]

I just hate 'em running around the gym trying to take up 4 or 5 pieces of equipment, flapping around like a wounded chicken. I like a nice calm iron pile. I like nothing better than taking their spot and when they come back saying ''Oh were you using this? , I didn't see anyone here''

I hear what your saying with all that crap. They need more gyms that are crossfit gyms.

 

[PillarofBalance]

It's my understanding that crossfit makes you good at working out. I seriously doubt pro rugby players are using crossfit to train. In fact I don't think any pro athlete in any sport is doing crossfit to improve their game.

 

[graniteman]

It's my understanding that crossfit makes you good at working out. I seriously doubt pro rugby players are using crossfit to train. In fact I don't think any pro athlete in any sport is doing crossfit to improve their game.

Looks like too much work to me

 

[BrotherIron]

You get all the conditioning you need with rugby. You need strength. I have friends who have played semi pro Rugby and they all train for strength which means none of that crossfag bullshit.