Anyone doing Crossfit?

If so are you seeing results?
I gather speed . . . Great Western Forum - Jul 13, 1998; Great Western Forum - Jul 14, 1998; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 02, 2003; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 03, 2003; Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003; Santa Barbara County Bowl - Oct 28, 2003; Gorge Amphitheatre - Sep 01, 2005; Pepsi Arena - May 12, 2006 Summerfest - Jun 29, 2006; The Forum - Jul 09, 2006; Aloha Stadium - Dec 09, 2006; Bonnaroo - Jun 14, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 28, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 30, 2008; United Center - Aug 23, 2009
United Center - Aug 24, 2009; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Indiana -May 07, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 20, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 21, 2010
EV Solo 2008: LA1, Boston 1, DC1
EV Colo 2009: Nashville 1&2
Dead Man Walking: The Concert: March 29, 1998

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  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    i dont.. but my daughter does and she looks amazing!
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Congrats to her!
    I gather speed . . . Great Western Forum - Jul 13, 1998; Great Western Forum - Jul 14, 1998; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 02, 2003; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 03, 2003; Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003; Santa Barbara County Bowl - Oct 28, 2003; Gorge Amphitheatre - Sep 01, 2005; Pepsi Arena - May 12, 2006 Summerfest - Jun 29, 2006; The Forum - Jul 09, 2006; Aloha Stadium - Dec 09, 2006; Bonnaroo - Jun 14, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 28, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 30, 2008; United Center - Aug 23, 2009
    United Center - Aug 24, 2009; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Indiana -May 07, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 20, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 21, 2010
    EV Solo 2008: LA1, Boston 1, DC1
    EV Colo 2009: Nashville 1&2
    Dead Man Walking: The Concert: March 29, 1998
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,726
    It seems a bit cultish and also a bit pyramid-schemey.


    People go in and are given a structured workout. They stick with it, and are encouraged to pay crossfit for certifications to be a coach or open their own club, etc. Obviously there is only so much demand for that...

    The moves also make my back hurt just watching these people. Pushing heavy things across an asphalt parking lot, the Clean & Jerk, etc all coached by people who are underqualified IMO. Series back and joint issues waiting to happen.
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    well therell be no coaching or club opening for my daughter.. she already has a demanding irregular hour job that requires a shitload of travel.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • MayDay10 said:

    It seems a bit cultish and also a bit pyramid-schemey.


    People go in and are given a structured workout. They stick with it, and are encouraged to pay crossfit for certifications to be a coach or open their own club, etc. Obviously there is only so much demand for that...

    The moves also make my back hurt just watching these people. Pushing heavy things across an asphalt parking lot, the Clean & Jerk, etc all coached by people who are underqualified IMO. Series back and joint issues waiting to happen.

    I hear you on these issues. Quality of instruction, equipment and people varies a lot with these outfits. Choose carefully -- but when done right the workouts are great.

    I gather speed . . . Great Western Forum - Jul 13, 1998; Great Western Forum - Jul 14, 1998; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 02, 2003; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Irvine - Jun 03, 2003; Tweeter Center - Jul 11, 2003; Santa Barbara County Bowl - Oct 28, 2003; Gorge Amphitheatre - Sep 01, 2005; Pepsi Arena - May 12, 2006 Summerfest - Jun 29, 2006; The Forum - Jul 09, 2006; Aloha Stadium - Dec 09, 2006; Bonnaroo - Jun 14, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 28, 2008; Tweeter Center - Jun 30, 2008; United Center - Aug 23, 2009
    United Center - Aug 24, 2009; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Indiana -May 07, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 20, 2010; Madison Square Garden - May 21, 2010
    EV Solo 2008: LA1, Boston 1, DC1
    EV Colo 2009: Nashville 1&2
    Dead Man Walking: The Concert: March 29, 1998
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,726
    yeah, overall it seems good and a great way to be on a "team" and make some friends, etc. I really dont know too many specifics other than those who post pictures of themselves working out endlessly on facebook and it makes me cringe.

    I believe someone was recently paralyzed from it which has created a stir.

    ah here it is.
    http://espn.go.com/sports/endurance/story/_/id/10408256/endurance-sports-does-recent-tragedy-mean-crossfit-unsafe
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,726
    edited May 2014
    http://www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/FOX-Focus-Crossfit-Controversy/LIsBa-GsfE65264peeZhOw.cspx

    basically it seems that you just need to be very careful in choosing your facility and instructor, as well as work out within your limits.

    The problem is, many people go in entry-level and dont know any better, and the environment pushes participants to exceed their safe limit.
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  • weekapaug19weekapaug19 Posts: 2,293
    I bet a lot more people are getting hurt but you don't hear about it. The crossfit people I know also do very little cardio. Strong....but can't even run a mile without being tired which is pathetic
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,008
    No but I tried cross-dressing once on a bet. Man oh man, was that a joke! imageimage
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  • i_lov_iti_lov_it Posts: 4,007
    edited May 2014
    brianlux said:

    No but I tried cross-dressing once on a bet. Man oh man, was that a joke! imageimage

    Any Proof of this 'Event' :P lol

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