The crossfit cult: Trainers scamming people all over again (build, workout, squats)
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So again, my question becomes "why aren't athletes actually doing Crossfit?" My personal opinion of Crossfit is well known, but I would be curious to know the answer there.
Good question. Probably because they all head over to DeFranco's gym. DeFranco's guys all do pretty much the same that CrossFit does. Its just that he seems to have cornered the market with professional athletes. Im sure there are a lot of athletes who do crossfit but its just that we dont know who they are. When you think of the number of professional athletes in all of sports, Im sure there are quite a few who do Crossfit as there are a lot who workout at 24 Fitness, Golds, LA Fitness, Equinox, etc. I saw Terrel Owens working out at Equinox in Woodland Hills and the Rock walks in a few minutes after him. So pros can be found working out all over the place doing all types of different things. Just because you have heard of anyone doing it, doesnt mean they are not doing it.
So again, my question becomes "why aren't athletes actually doing Crossfit?" My personal opinion of Crossfit is well known, but I would be curious to know the answer there.
Professional atheletes? College atheletes? High school atheletes?
Good question. Probably because they all head over to DeFranco's gym. DeFranco's guys all do pretty much the same that CrossFit does. Its just that he seems to have cornered the market with professional athletes. Im sure there are a lot of athletes who do crossfit but its just that we dont know who they are. When you think of the number of professional athletes in all of sports, Im sure there are quite a few who do Crossfit as there are a lot who workout at 24 Fitness, Golds, LA Fitness, Equinox, etc. I saw Terrel Owens working out at Equinox in Woodland Hills and the Rock walks in a few minutes after him. So pros can be found working out all over the place doing all types of different things. Just because you have heard of anyone doing it, doesnt mean they are not doing it.
Ahh, but I actually keep up with the world of physical training to a certain degree, and know of no one who uses Crossfit in their training, especially in major collegiate or professional sports. I know some (a very small number) of the players opt to try it on their own, but Crossfit is pretty much it's own niche thing.
Ahh, but I actually keep up with the world of physical training to a certain degree, and know of no one who uses Crossfit in their training, especially in major collegiate or professional sports. I know some (a very small number) of the players opt to try it on their own, but Crossfit is pretty much it's own niche thing.
My guess would be that at the major college, and especially at the pro levels, athletes are quite specialized.
As such, their workout/conditioning time and effort is better spent doing something specifically tailored to their specialization.
For what it's worth, ex-NFL RB Paul Smith owns one of the crossfit gyms in our city. Google "Paul Smith Crossfit" and you'll see one of his SICK workouts.
"CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide." - What is CrossFit?
I'll go ahead and say NO on this one.
Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.
According to the cross fit website, the claims are that athletes should not specialize; instead they should accommodate to a program that delivers fitness--e.g., cross fit.
Cross fit won't help me survive in combat more than any other exercise or workout regimen.
Let's just go back to the old argument. Cross fit people are good at cross fit.
My guess would be that at the major college, and especially at the pro levels, athletes are quite specialized.
As such, their workout/conditioning time and effort is better spent doing something specifically tailored to their specialization.
Just a guess, though.
I don't think excuse would fly though. Look at most football players. Offensive linemen not withstanding, what are most of them looking for? Strength, speed, and endurance. If Crossfit actually did what it claims, it would be a perfect workout system for them.
For what it's worth, ex-NFL RB Paul Smith owns one of the crossfit gyms in our city. Google "Paul Smith Crossfit" and you'll see one of his SICK workouts.
He played briefly with the Broncos. Never was very good, except at special teams.
I don't think excuse would fly though. Look at most football players. Offensive linemen not withstanding, what are most of them looking for? Strength, speed, and endurance. If Crossfit actually did what it claims, it would be a perfect workout system for them.
It's not an excuse, it's a guess. The only way to know would be to ask some pro athletes. I'm certain the answers will vary - just like everyone else who doesn't do CrossFit.
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