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After a certain age Crossfit looks like it is a recipe for hurting one's self. I was never attracted to, but I have a friend who loves it. So far she has had no injuries, but when she tells me what they do I have to think hurting herself is on the horizon.
I used to go to they gym and burn it out every single time. Cardio, HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, super sets, and just in general making sure I pushed myself further than the previous workout. That type of workout just doesn't work for me anymore. Its a hard transition to go from that to a workout that is kinder and gentler on my aging body. I have zero desire to injure myself at this stage in life.
I'm right there with you. At 56 I take lots of precautions to not injure joints, but I'm finding new ways to challenge myself that are as fun as the things I used to do. I'll be fine if I never do another burpee and I feel like I'm still in good shape.
OP, how old are you? When is the last time you engaged in regular exercise? Do you have back or other joint issues? If it's been a while since you exercised, I would NOT start out with Crossfit. I'd get a trainer for a month or two, get familiar with a gym, and learn proper form. When you start to feel comfortable doing that, then think about Crossfit.
Those averages are both pretty decent sized people. At 5’ 10”, 190lbs, a person is over 27 BMI. Now I get that they are in shape so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but that’s not a trim, fitness physique.
Those averages are both pretty decent sized people. At 5’ 10”, 190lbs, a person is over 27 BMI. Now I get that they are in shape so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but that’s not a trim, fitness physique.
BMI is useless as an individual measure; it is a measure for populations.
Those averages are both pretty decent sized people. At 5’ 10”, 190lbs, a person is over 27 BMI. Now I get that they are in shape so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but that’s not a trim, fitness physique.
I was responding to the poster who referred to them as muscle bound and bulking up.
I'm 6'4" and 225. I don't see any Crossfitters my size, so they seem small.
The best crossfit athletes I've ever met are great athletes who happen to now do crossfit. They were great athletes prior to starting crossfit. They also had a deeper understanding of some of the techniques and bodies that generally speaking recovered quickly. This helps them avoid injury. Unfortunately it also gives the more average and below average person a goal to work toward, but without the understanding that these people were already athletes before ever joining the local cult chapter. Or box as it is called. And of course injuries follow.
Now those are two extremes. In between are a bunch of average joes just like you'd find in any other fitness center or gym in the country. The difference is unlike other average joes these average joes seem to think they're elite athletes. I've never seen a fitness community with such an utter lack of respect for anything that isn't what they're doing. Which can be amusing because the only crossfit athletes this average joe can't run circles around are the ones who were already top flight athletes mentioned above.
Which can be amusing because the only crossfit athletes this average joe can't run circles around are the ones who were already top flight athletes mentioned above.
I run a local 5k annually. I'm a fairly consistent runner, but I don't train year round. My cardio throughout the fall and winter is mostly walking.
Point is, the local crossfit "boxes" all run in this 5k. They clearly aren't strong runners. I had to weave in and out of a few of the groups last year because they bunch together so much.
What do they attribute this injury to? Is it from a certain event? I never understood how someone get this injury.
I'm not really sure. As expected, the cultists went into full damage control mode to blame everything except their exercise program. For an example...
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As for all those torn pecs at regionals, those guys are competing for a spot at the games. They are trying to lift more than they should in order to move up in the rankings, make it to the games and win that 250k. Apparently, they weren't ready for that and should've known better.
I run a local 5k annually. I'm a fairly consistent runner, but I don't train year round. My cardio throughout the fall and winter is mostly walking.
Point is, the local crossfit "boxes" all run in this 5k. They clearly aren't strong runners. I had to weave in and out of a few of the groups last year because they bunch together so much.
When I say “run circles” I meant it in a more general sense of all around strength and athleticism, but that definitely applies to actual running too!
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The truth of the matter is that I am OLD and not in the best shape. But a friend wants to do this and offered to pay my way if I go with. I'm a little reluctant.
Would someone who has been there tell me what it is really, truly like?
THanks
Here's the deal. I have been involved in and training Crossfit now for 12 years (at least). I've trained at 5 different Crossfit gyms over the years, and currently train out of two different ones. I've seen people from age 10 to age 70 doing crossfit. Also, I've seen people from all walks of life, all weights, all fitness levels, professional athletes and those who have never ever done anything physical in their lives. I have NEVER seen or heard of anyone getting seriously injured from regular crossfit training. The "elite" athletes who compete at the games are totally different and train to compete on the HIGHEST level than most regular CF gym goers, hence the injuries you hear about (which are really so very few and far between). I can honestly say that from not only my own experience, but also from seeing with my own eyes the experience and results achieved by others, that Crossfit is one of the most amazing and rewarding and goal achieving exercise programs ever. All the workouts can be and/or are scaled to the individual and there is just so much motivation that really keeps you going.
Dont listen to people who say "It looks too hard" or "I've tried it for a couple of weeks..." or "I've heard stories about.....". Do it for yourself and be your own judge. But, I can tell you, that its pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to achieving your fitness/weight/athletic goals. Do it.
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