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Something I've found out about crossfit, it's like a cult. They are equally as annoying as vegans who want everyone to know the choices they've made.
I highly recommend giving it a try. I had a big misconception before I started that I needed to be in extremely good shape to be able to make it through a workout before I actually went. I have now been doing crossfit six days a week for the past year and half and I have never been as pleased with a workout regimen as I am with crossfit. We do something different everyday and it never gets old. Learning the correct technique is crucial to avoid injury and also to get better but if you're going to do something you should do it right anyways. I have had four knee surgeries and with the proper coaching and discipline I am currently squatting 360 with no problems. I have found that the sense of community and competition within our class fuel me to get better everyday. Some people can workout on their own but I personally do better within a group environment with encouragement. If your main focus is to do it in order to get better on the bike conditioning then stick to lighter weights in the workouts. To make a long story short, jump in and give it a try. Find a local gym that suits you best and give it a shot. If you do I would love to hear your feedback. Good luck in your journey!
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Sadly new box's are popping up all over with trainers that have little to no experience and are giving Crossfit a terrible name by letting people lift heavy with bad form.. people complain about the price but when you compare it to having a personal trainer 3-5 days a week it's cheap.
I recommend it to anyone but 1st Check your ego at the door its your biggest enemy. 2nd never lift to heavy so you can maintain proper form. 3rd forget the competition aspect and do it for yourself and your fitness . this is another part of crossfit that causes problems..the main goal for many is to compete,training the body past its natural limits in order to compete against the worlds best athletes. Look at any sporting competition like gymnastics or football/ basketball. Injuries are prevalent because people push the body past its limits trying to beat the other guy. Same goes for Crossfit but you will never be Rich Froning. One of the best things is it's definitely the most motivating form of exercise there is because of the environment..the people are great and encourage you to live a healthy lifestyle. .. the girls working out with you in teeny tiny booty shorts aren't bad either.
They utilize the same high intensity training methodology, but with less of an emphasis on the olympic lifts (squat, snatch, dead lift..) It's crossfit light, if you will. They are significantly safer, and much more useful for a sport like moto that doesn't demand brute strength.
I absolutely love it. In six months I've dropped my body fat by 6% and am stronger than I have ever been.
The scheduled classes with a daily programed workout are addicting. They are much more efficient in utilizing your time and are specifically scheduled in a way that maximizes variety throughout the week.
Plus, it's very motivating to have a community of people around you partaking in the same brutality.
I'm so hooked on fit women.
There is no reason why you have to be entirely commited to CF. Learn about it, incorporate some of the movements that will help your specific needs. A good gym/trainer can help you learn about your weak points. For most 40 yr olds (I am 52) core strength is the single weakest point (and hardest to work on). I don't mean 7 zillion sit ups so you have a 6pack. Glutes, traps, abs ....all of that makes up the core. All of that is also the first thing that weakens and stiffens up as you age typically. Stretch often.
CF is cool to integrate into an overall plan once you have a good overall fitness level but be very careful showing up at your local box and jumping in.
You can get an awesome basic fitness level without any machines. You do need some quality guidance to avoid the injuries.....especially at 40+ yrs old.
One thing that I have taught many young and old athletes is working on balance. Bosu ball, medicine ball, slackline......all these things can make a huge difference....especially as we age.
Start slow and build up strength and endurance with a 2 year time frame in mind. You won't get fit in 30 days like you see on TV. Improvements.....for sure but not truly fit.
Lots of good answers here. Glad to see a smart approach.
Good luck and stick with it.
the first 2 weeks i was doing Cross-Fit, i really enjoyed it. i think it was mainly because it was grinding me to the point of exhaustion/vomiting and i thought that was a good thing. over the next 3 months, i was feeling better but the work-outs were so sporadic that i'm still not entirely sure what type of shape i was getting in. the injury did it for me. the $95 per month was a tough pill to swallow as well.
i'm like you, except now i work out at home and MTB every day.
and the saying is true, "how do you know if someone does crossfit? they don't stop talking about crossfit"
i also like this one, "if you're a vegan that does crossfit, which one do you talk about first"
Start slow and and repeat this word for me "S-C-A-L-E". If you come upon a workout that has a prescribed weight to use, scale the weight back so that you can properly perform the workout and stay healthy. There's nothing wrong with doing that and trust me you'll still get a great workout. I think that's where a lot of people get hurt doing crossfit. Not scaling back the weight, or not scaling back the reps, or not subbing in different moves for the more difficult/technical ones.
The crossfit workouts are fun for me because it hits you on so many different levels; cardio, strength, strength endurance, HIIT. I love them because it's something different each time and not the same old "I'm going cycling for 1-1/2 hours or running for 5 miles" all the time, day-in and day-out. It will also expose your weaknesses and let you know what you need to work on.
Anyway, best of luck and have fun no matter what you decide.
Brandon
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I put that question up on FB last night. The only guy who got defensive was the guy who is posting his gawd damn vegan recipes all the time.
Hey man, olympic lifts are awesome! So enjoy yourself. I learned a lot in the beginning. Most importantly was my developing more flexibility and strength in my hips/groin area. You'd be surprised as a man, how unflexible and "weak" we are in that area.
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