Cross Fit - any good?
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Never done it. Well, I do a variety of different types of training so by definition, I'm doing Cross Fit I suppose? I think the main issue is finding a decent instructor as anyone can do the basic training and teach people how to injure themselves.
I can see that it's great for motivation, though, if you don't have anyone to train with. I'd do it if I didn't have a gym buddy (and could bring myself to pay their fees!).
As to being functionally fit, that depends on your daily activities, surely.
I can see that it's great for motivation, though, if you don't have anyone to train with. I'd do it if I didn't have a gym buddy (and could bring myself to pay their fees!).
As to being functionally fit, that depends on your daily activities, surely.
Hoofy said:
Never done it. Well, I do a variety of different types of training so by definition, I'm doing Cross Fit I suppose? I think the main issue is finding a decent instructor as anyone can do the basic training and teach people how to injure themselves.
I can see that it's great for motivation, though, if you don't have anyone to train with. I'd do it if I didn't have a gym buddy (and could bring myself to pay their fees!).
As to being functionally fit, that depends on your daily activities, surely.
Keyboard tapping, phone holding, pen pushing and coffee buying, the stuff you can only truly do well when you've mastered muscle ups, ring dips and deadlifts!! :-) I can see that it's great for motivation, though, if you don't have anyone to train with. I'd do it if I didn't have a gym buddy (and could bring myself to pay their fees!).
As to being functionally fit, that depends on your daily activities, surely.
Looking at Crossfit videos on YouTube, some fill me with great admiration at how fit they but most videos leave me shaking my head with how incredibly awful the technique is, technique that goes beyond being dangerous and stupid and seems to encourage you that if you can't do a proper rep, just cheat.
The guys at the top of the game are very, very fit and strong. However, just a quick look at their forums put me off:
http://board.crossfit.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12
As others have said, it seems like a quick way to injure yourself. Training for a CrossFit event or to become a professional sports person, then I think it is probably worth it... but when the injury risk appears quite high and you're not a professional or even amateur athlete, it does beg the question as to whether it's worth it or not.
http://board.crossfit.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12
As others have said, it seems like a quick way to injure yourself. Training for a CrossFit event or to become a professional sports person, then I think it is probably worth it... but when the injury risk appears quite high and you're not a professional or even amateur athlete, it does beg the question as to whether it's worth it or not.
Edited by mu0n on Monday 8th April 09:18
stew-S160 said:
I've done some CrossFit WOD's. Been hard work and felt it.
There is a lot of bad form used by some of the participants for sure, but no worse than Joe Average at your local gym.
Surely the point of putting your wod scores on the board is going to make you sacrifice form for a extra rep or 2?There is a lot of bad form used by some of the participants for sure, but no worse than Joe Average at your local gym.
In a normal gym I can slowly lift up for 3 seconds and slowly lower it for 3 , you couldn't do that at crossing.
I haven't done cross fit but have done the occasional circuit classes which the instructor has combined bits of insanity and x fit exercises. It's a b
h to do especially first thing in the morning on an empty stomach by it's definitely helped me get lean.
Some of the youtube videos of x fit is downright dangerous with the 'techniques' that are deployed. Can't imagine it's doing their spines any good.
h to do especially first thing in the morning on an empty stomach by it's definitely helped me get lean.Some of the youtube videos of x fit is downright dangerous with the 'techniques' that are deployed. Can't imagine it's doing their spines any good.
amare32 said:
insanity and x fit exercises
Or exercises, as everyone else would call them. I get the feeling there are people out there who think "clean and snatch" and pull ups are Crossfit exercises... check out Pinterest for such examples. (Search for "clean and snatch".)Edited by Hoofy on Monday 8th April 14:41
Yeah the exercises people do in X fit are the common ones you do like cleans, squats etc. It's all marketing BS.
I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
amare32 said:
Yeah the exercises people do in X fit are the common ones you do like cleans, squats etc. It's all marketing BS.
I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
Mmm. I can't help thinking "Les Mills".I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
amare32 said:
Yeah the exercises people do in X fit are the common ones you do like cleans, squats etc. It's all marketing BS.
I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
You can get a hell of a physique without usi any weights if you adventurous. Do a search on YouTube for "Hannibal For King".I often have a laugh when people watch the ads, marvel at the muscular chiselled physique the models on the ad show and think by doing P90X and Insanity exclusively, you will suddenly look like Chris Evans (not the ginger one) or Chris Hemsworth without lifting any iron in no time.
Yeah right.
Regiment said:
You can get a hell of a physique without usi any weights if you adventurous. Do a search on YouTube for "Hannibal For King".
Yeah that dude is sick.However using calisthenics I reckon will only work for a very, very limited amount of people to grow bigger and look in his sort of shape. I think there are quite a few factors at play and fortunately for Hannibal for King, he pretty much hits all factors. Firstly he’s quite small – only about 5’7-5’8 I think which means that he doesn’t weigh a great deal and easier to throw himself about compared to someone whose over 6ft – shorter limbs makes those exercises more efficient and easier. Secondly, you have to be massively dedicated! That dude trains EVERY DAY for around 2 hours at an intense pace. Thirdly, it’s obvious the guy has a naturally high testosterone level… I’m not saying he’s on gear because I have no evidence but he is definitely on the high side of natural hormone levels. Fourthly, he’s been doing it like this for almost 20 years. Fifthly, I don’t know his diet but you can bet it is incredibly strict and calculated. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was teetotal. Finally, he must have had some sort of natural athlete ability – unfortunately some people are just generally more athletic and flexible than others, just in the same way that some people have naturally stronger bench presses than others of the same weight. It’s the genetic lottery.
So to sum it up, IMO, he has the genetics and 24/7 dedication it takes to use calisthenics to not only be able to boast seriously impressive bodyweight skills, but also to get as big as he has without using any heavy weights other than his own bodyweight. So I can perfectly believe he doesn’t lift weights + is not on any gear.
He’s a genetic and dedicated ‘freak’.
I certainly wouldn’t advise the average Joe who wants to pack on muscle to use this method though.
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