The Official Workout Thread

[1COBearsfan]

The point is that, given the current state of US society, Tae Bo and Jane Fonda workouts would be a vast improvement. CrossFit has essentially made actual workouts (in spite of what you might think they are) popular to groups that would have likely never performed a back squat, push press, power clean, etc. if they weren't introduced to CrossFit. If you think hammering a tire with a sledgehammer or running around with a keg is the epitome of CrossFit...then you are a bigger idiot than the KoolAid drinkers in their knee socks.

Regarding the last sentence...you do understand the purpose of bumper plates right?

You're wasting your time with despbro, he has the same mentality as rosettastoned.

 

[L GUAPO]

He's actually criticizing people who work out.

No he is not. Like some of us on this board, he is an athlete. As athletes who have played many sports and fitness, he is giving his view on crossfit being another fad that does not practice proper form principles. Like he said, those half-ass pullups are not only a joke but are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. You guys should know that. I'm glad people are getting off their asses but this is not the safest or most effective way by a landslide.

 

[Desperado34]

Thanks Guap.

It's pointless to argue with those that pay an obscene amount of money for garbage fads. Sorry not sorry. Bravo to those that can crush a good workout in with an iPod and grooving to your tunes(Henry Rollins) and don't need a group of peole cheering you to climb a rope, or pick up a keg, or wear goofy socks, or hammer a tire. It's so stupid. Gymnasts are embarrassed some people believe crossfit is a form of gymnastics. It isn't a powerlifting program. It isn't a bodybuilding/hypertrophy program-- it's just garbage. ]

 

[Desperado34]

Crossfit is the best bullshit since Scientology.

 

[nvanprooyen]

I probably already posted this somewhere in here already, but might as well do it again....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI

 

[Desperado34]

I probably already posted this somewhere in here already, but might as well do it again....

[video]http://youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI[/video]

LOL literally was just going to post this.

 

[Desperado34]

Here's the actual video link Nvan


[video=youtube;qnjYyfkcaNI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI[/video]


And yes, I know a lot of the girls in crossfit classes are fucking hot. Which makes it that much more funny. The fact that their is a certain clothing with these chicks in their crossfit class makes me lol. To me it's just insecure chicks who, if running in the actual gym not in their little clique class, wouldn't be rocking the same attire. Now, for the broads who actually rock the sexy outfits the crossfitters do, while not doing crossfit and actually working out on their own, I salute you. They are a rare breed. One in which shows the confidence to actually say "hey I'm hot as ****" and one that says "I don't need to be surrounded with others to be comfortable enough to rock this sexy ass outfit".

Bravo non-followers. Bravo.

 

[nvanprooyen]

There's a couple of those at my gym.

 

[Rustysurf83]

No he is not. Like some of us on this board, he is an athlete.

What sort of athlete? I consider my job to require a substantial amount of fitness.

As athletes who have played many sports and fitness, he is giving his view on crossfit being another fad that does not practice proper form principles.

When does a fad stop being a fad? CF started in 1995 and is still gaining popularity. As for the form/principles piece...yes a few CrossFit types post Youtube videos with atrocious form and yes some take liberties during competitions that border on ridiculous. That being said, I will take a typical trained CrossFitters squat, snatch, deadlift, etc over 95% of the bros in the gym. Regarding principles, I personally don't agree with kipping pullups or olympic lifts for time. However CrossFit's methodology includes way more than that and is a better path to GPP (which is what most people need) than most other workout programs.

Like he said, those half-ass pullups are not only a joke but are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. You guys should know that. I'm glad people are getting off their asses but this is not the safest or most effective way by a landslide.

I've talked about the pullups, I dont do them. However there isn't any valid data that shows CrossFit to be more dangerous than typical exercise programs. Properly run CrossFit methodology (not the random .com workouts they post on their homepage) is very effective for what most people need. I think CrossFit's definition of "fitness" is pretty spot on and is more effective for GPP than a lot of other programs. Sure if you want to specialize, then there are better things, but that's not the customer base they are looking at.

 

[Rustysurf83]

Thanks Guap.

It's pointless to argue with those that pay an obscene amount of money for garbage fads. Sorry not sorry. Bravo to those that can crush a good workout in with an iPod and grooving to your tunes(Henry Rollins) and don't need a group of peole cheering you to climb a rope, or pick up a keg, or wear goofy socks, or hammer a tire. It's so stupid. Gymnasts are embarrassed some people believe crossfit is a form of gymnastics. It isn't a powerlifting program. It isn't a bodybuilding/hypertrophy program-- it's just garbage. ]

If it takes a cliquish atmosphere to get people to actually work out and stay in shape who gives a flying ****?

 

[L GUAPO]

Here's the actual video link Nvan


[video=youtube;qnjYyfkcaNI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI[/video]


And yes, I know 1a lot of the girls in crossfit classes are fucking hot. Which makes it that much more funny. The fact that their is a certain clothing with these chicks in their crossfit class makes me lol. To me it's just insecure chicks who, if running in the actual gym not in their little clique class, wouldn't be rocking the same attire. Now, for the broads who actually rock the sexy outfits the crossfitters do, while not doing crossfit and actually working out on their own, I salute you. They are a rare breed. WOne in which shows the confidence to actually say "hey I'm hot as ****" and one that says "I don't need to be surrounded with others to be comfortable enough to rock this sexy ass outfit".

Bravo non-followers. Bravo.

Classic video! That guy is absolutely right and funny as hell!

Crossfit places an emphasis on form....and how to lift incorrectly......with no safety and violence lol
Nobody will even know you lift....until you post your workout on facebook
The professional way to train a non athlete haha

Thanks for the laughs

 

[L GUAPO]

What sort of athlete? I consider my job to require a substantial amount of fitness.

When does a fad stop being a fad? CF started in 1995 and is still gaining popularity. As for the form/principles piece...yes a few CrossFit types post Youtube videos with atrocious form and yes some take liberties during competitions that border on ridiculous. That being said, I will take a typical trained CrossFitters squat, snatch, deadlift, etc over 95% of the bros in the gym. Regarding principles, I personally don't agree with kipping pullups or olympic lifts for time. However CrossFit's methodology includes way more than that and is a better path to GPP (which is what most people need) than most other workout programs.

I've talked about the pullups, I dont do them. However there isn't any valid data that shows CrossFit to be more dangerous than typical exercise programs. Properly run CrossFit methodology (not the random .com workouts they post on their homepage) is very effective for what most people need. I think CrossFit's definition of "fitness" is pretty spot on and is more effective for GPP than a lot of other programs. Sure if you want to specialize, then there are better things, but that's not the customer base they are looking at.

Fair enough. But yes there is evidence that the crossfit pullups are dangerous and completely a safety issue. Doctors and personal trainers have seen many surgeries to repair quite a few shoulders from these unsafe pullups. I'm glad you don't do them that way. Pullups are a great exercise if done with strict form though

 

[Rustysurf83]

Fair enough. But yes there is evidence that the crossfit pullups are dangerous and completely a safety issue. Doctors and personal trainers have seen many surgeries to repair quite a few shoulders from these unsafe pullups. I'm glad you don't do them that way. Pullups are a great exercise if done with strict form though

Although we agree on the pullups "doctors and personal trainers have seen many surgeries," isn't exactly the most reliable data set. The only studies I have seen on CrossFit's injury rates are significantly flawed and essentially useless; it would be interesting if someone actually put some thoughtful research into it. The problem CrossFit is going to run into is if it essentially goes the way of Pilates and turns into a generic term for a method rather than a brand. I follow quite a bit of Crossfitfootball.com, but it is essentially CrossFit in name only. We already have 2 knock off gyms in Spokane (a town of about 200k) that offer CrossFit type training for half the price. Personally, I think most CFers would be better off doing weighted pullups once they get deadhangs down.

 

[1COBearsfan]

So the main argument against crossfit is shitty form used by some people in YouTube videos? **** me...

That same argument can be made against every single form of fitness routine, ever. How many times has anyone here seen some stupid teenager "squatting" 315 lbs? I've seen it more than I can remember. Or some dipshit with sunglasses, bunch of tattoos & a tank top on trying to curl 150 lbs?

I can go a bit further too. There is a difference between using atrocious form and cheating. Cheating in the gym is using momentum to get a few more reps in when you can't do any more using strict form. It's a vital part of getting the most out of your time on the gym. Talk to any pro or high level amateur bodybuilder how effective cheating is, you'll likely hear a point of view that's a lot different from what a gym trainer is going to tell you

The one factor I would like to see downplayed by more people is competitiveness. That's when the injuries really happen, when people get in a situation where they're trying to outdo a partner or other person in a group. Using bumper plates, doing weird pullups, or the simple act of using less than perfect form is not going to blow your spine or shoulder into a million pieces. It's trying to "win" and being stupid about it that's really going to **** you up

It also seems that everyone is simply annoyed at the hype that crossfit or Tae Boe or Jane Fondas aerobics tapes are getting. That doesn't mean the activities themselves are worthless. That means you're annoyed by something that you don't agree with

The point is this: it doesn't matter what form exercise takes, everyone needs to be smart about how they go about their fitness goals. You can get hurt lifting a toy poodle from a counter to the floor, that doesn't mean toy poodles are to blame for injuries. The millions of forms that exercises take are simply tools to be used.

 

[Desperado34]

Ah never mind crossbro. It's useless. Just put this way, a few years from now no one will give a shit about this, and some will have to look to latch onto the next big fad to continue to workout

 

[Rustysurf83]

Ah never mind crossbro. It's useless. Just put this way, a few years from now no one will give a shit about this, and some will have to look to latch onto the next big fad to continue to workout

Pure lulz. CrossFit as a brand may weaken due to competition, but the methodology will remain. The 19 year fad...that's a fucking new one.

 

[Desperado34]

Pure lulz. CrossFit as a brand may weaken due to competition, but the methodology will remain. The 19 year fad...that's a fucking new one.

bahahaha. No no i mean fad is as it's on ESPN now and people are joining this for an obscene price, as well as breaking their backs in the process. If people enjoy joining cliques to workout then more to em. But it really is a creepy cult.

And why do you guys have friggin numbers on your arms or whatever goofy shit I've seen? It's just as annoying as people in the Ironman. That's some tough shit-- but I can't tell you how many peope who do it have their car full of letting you know they do ironman. Bumper stickers, window stickers, license plate holders,. I've also literally seen a woman and man have tattoos of their ironman slogan.

Literally, you are paying nearly $100(my town it's close to that) to climb a rope, bang a tire, flip a tire, use gymastic rings, do the most obscene pull-ups ever, carry a keg across the parking lot and wear hilarious looking socks.

**** it. I wanna join.

Please tell me you wear the socks, too. Headband? Chants at the end of a session??!? Yesssssss

 

[Rustysurf83]

bahahaha. No no i mean fad is as it's on ESPN and people are joining this for an obscene price, as well as breaking their backs in the process.

Literally, you are paying nearly $100(my town it's close to that) to climb a rope, bang a tire, flip a tire, use gymastic rings, do the most obscene pull-ups ever, carry a keg across the parking lot and wear hilarious looking socks.

**** it. I wanna join.

Please tell me you wear the socks, too. Headband? Chants at the end of a session??!? Yesssssss

God. You are a fucking idiot. Please attempt to backup your claims on CrossFit's injury rates so I can destroy your elementary argument.

Climb a rope, bang a tire, use rings, kipping pullups, and carrying a keg? How about you fucking do some googling and try to understand what CrossFit actually includes.

I work out in my fucking garage, by myself. Is that cliquish enough for you? I am very interested in what type of "athlete" you are.

 

[Desperado34]

God. You are a fucking idiot. Please attempt to backup your claims on CrossFit's injury rates so I can destroy your elementary argument.

Climb a rope, bang a tire, use rings, kipping pullups, and carrying a keg? How about you fucking do some googling and try to understand what CrossFit actually includes.

I work out in my fucking garage, by myself. Is that cliquish enough for you? I am very interested in what type of "athlete" you are.

lmao.

It's not about understanding ya lurch. It's how overpriced garbage with shit you and me CAN do in your garage and outside is being used as some new XTREME way of working out which people pay up the ass for.

 

[Rustysurf83]

So your problem with CrossFit is that other fucking people pay too much for it? :lol: :lol: :lol: