The Official Workout Thread

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Castro is ok, Glassman is a tool.

 

[Rustysurf83]

I think it got too big, too fast.

That's exactly what happened and a bunch of people that have no business being in a leadership position of a multi-million dollar corporation, ended up...in those positions. You are starting to see useless paycheck collectors like Darsh and Lugo being shitcanned. Unfortunately Glassman, Castro, Berger, Greene, Saran, etc also dont have a clue. I think Castro is probably the most competent of the bunch, but they need someone with some PR sense to have some input...

 

[Anytime23]

Woke up at 630 to workout. Woke up. Went back to sleep for two hours and then read some comics before work. #dailyfitfammotivationbruh

 

[1COBearsfan]

You are definitely right about the fact that there are always the lost boys in the gym doing weird crazy lifts with horrible form. I feel bad that they never received proper training sessions. I usually give them some friendly advice on proper form in the nicest way I can. However there are a lot of athletes and regular lifters that have great form and exercises...and it shows. Crossfit seems to not have anyone that practices safe lifting/practices, and that is the difference. To each his own. Athletes supplement their sport with lifting. I believe that is the best way for variety and success.

That argument could be made for the entire fitness industry, not just crossfit. How many times have you seen a trainer in a gym doing something absolutely horrifying with a client? I've also stopped giving get advice to people who are about to twist themselves into a pretzel. I've found that no one really listens and I've also belonged to a few gyms where people could have their memberships cancelled because of that

I'm not saying that there aren't problems with crossfit, there certainly are. But it's ridiculous to focus on one form of fitness just because the hype is annoying. Also remember, strength training was a "cult" at one point too. And it still is in some areas of the overweight country. All aspects of the fitness industry have their periods of hype. They don't ever totally die off either, they just evolve. The "fads" that desperado rages about are still around and very popular, there's just not as much attention paid to them from outside the industry anymore

 

[L GUAPO]

If aesthetics are your goal? Absolutely not.

If overarching fitness is you goal? There are about a hundred things you could be doing instead of lateral raises.

No offence but I don't think you know much about weighlifting and are certainly not certified with that remark. Side laterals are extremely important for building shoulder strength and complete the shoulder caps. I do several other shoulder exercises including dumbbell press, military press, front raises, rear, uprights, shrugs and side laterals. Side laterals helped me break the 100 pound dumbbell barrier and they are a huge part of shoulder development.

 

[L GUAPO]

Out of curiosity, have you ever been to an actual CrossFit gym? There are certainly bad ones and good ones. However, due to my travel schedule for work, I drop in to a lot of random CF (or CF type) gyms since they are usually the easiest place to find multiple squat racks, bumper plates, kettlebells and have yet to see one that does not absolutely preach and force their members to adhere to proper form. Again CF's HQ is a bunch of idiots and I could find the video of Dave Castro doing one of the most pathetic deadlifts ever...but most affiliates seem to do pretty well.

I have avoided the CF gyms/classes. I mostly stick to sprinting, volleyball, weightlifting, swimming, and some core. Variety is probably best for people that don't get into sports and CF is a good alternative, I just don't believe it is as effective in terms of gains.

 

[Desperado34]

That argument could be made for the entire fitness industry, not just crossfit. How many times have you seen a trainer in a gym doing something absolutely horrifying with a client? I've also stopped giving get advice to people who are about to twist themselves into a pretzel. I've found that no one really listens and I've also belonged to a few gyms where people could have their memberships cancelled because of that

I'm not saying that there aren't problems with crossfit, there certainly are. But it's ridiculous to focus on one form of fitness just because the hype is annoying. Also remember, strength training was a "cult" at one point too. And it still is in some areas of the overweight country. All aspects of the fitness industry have their periods of hype. They don't ever totally die off either, they just evolve. The "fads" that desperado rages about are still around and very popular, there's just not as much attention paid to them from outside the industry anymore

omg does dat mean you are interested in rockin some Tae Boe and jane Fonda's aerobics?? Day be fads!!

Workout fads are simply overpaid, overhyped garbage Guap and I can help teach you

I mean, really? You are paying nearly $90 a month for shit you can do on your own? Wtf. I mean don't tell me crossfit isn't a fad- they have their own damn names for pull-ups and wtf is a burpie? Lol

 

[Rustysurf83]

No offence but I don't think you know much about weighlifting and are certainly not certified with that remark. Side laterals are extremely important for building shoulder strength and complete the shoulder caps. I do several other shoulder exercises including dumbbell press, military press, front raises, rear, uprights, shrugs and side laterals. Side laterals helped me break the 100 pound dumbbell barrier and they are a huge part of shoulder development.

You missed my point. If GPP is your goal you don't have time for that many shoulder exercises...at least assuming you have a job. I do 2 large lifts a day (usually a variation of squats, bench press, shoulder press, cleans, snatch, deadlift, weighted pullups), a short metcon, and endurance workout. There's no time for 6 shoulder exercises, so you focus on what gives you the best bang for the buck (some type of press).

 

[Rustysurf83]

omg does dat mean you are interested in rockin some Tae Boe and jane Fonda's aerobics?? Day be fads!!

Workout fads are simply overpaid, overhyped garbage Guap and I can help teach you

I mean, really? You are paying nearly $90 a month for shit you can do on your own? Wtf. I mean don't tell me crossfit isn't a fad- they have their own damn names for pull-ups and wtf is a burpie? Lol

A fad that started 19 years ago, is still trending upward, and is apparently worth 40 million. What is your hang up with how much people pay for it? Do you get all insulted when people go out to a nice restaurant and spend $200 on something they could've cooked at home? or go out to a bar and pay 300% markup for booze?

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I have friends that pay $40/week for one session with a personal trainer. $100/month with what is essentially a personal trainer every time I go in seems worth it.

 

[Rustysurf83]

I have friends that pay $40/week for one session with a personal trainer. $100/month with what is essentially a personal trainer every time I go in seems worth it.

It's completely worth it. And lets not lie, the "community" or competitive aspect helps a lot of people perform better.

Using his perspective...why the **** am I paying $25 to run in an organized race every weekend when I could just go hit the state park for free?

Teh racez are evihl.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Actually had a BBQ last night with people from my box. A good time was had by all.

 

[1COBearsfan]

I think despbro be trollin, not sure I believe his schtick anymore. On to the next discussion.

Anyone here bike? I know bikes are a fad and all, just look at how popular they are, but they're a really good workout

I'm planning on rebuilding my mountain bike over the winter and maybe build my g/f and I some road bikes.

 

[nvanprooyen]

I like biking, mostly singletrack (although I don't do it much anymore). But the assholes who get dressed up in spandex to slow down my morning commute irritate the **** out of me. At least the crossfitters don't have any impact on my daily life...besides causing me to make the occasional internet jab.

 

[Rustysurf83]

I have been attempting to rebuild my Cannondale Super V for about 3 years now :lol:

 

[1COBearsfan]

I will not be one of those douchebags, I've driven in Boulder enough to despise those guys. Those idiots are also all over Naples, FL. Can't count the number of times I got cut off or saw one run a red light. She has some friends that enter Ride the Rockies every year and has said she would like to as well. We just need better bikes and a little training

I've got a GT mountain bike from Craigslist that I'll be rebuilding over the winter. I've found several things wrong with it since I got it so I'm going all out. Full Shimano XT rebuild and a Fox fork, hopefully found on Craigslist fairly reasonably.

 

[L GUAPO]

You missed my point. If GPP is your goal you don't have time for that many shoulder exercises...at least assuming you have a job. I do 2 large lifts a day (usually a variation of squats, bench press, shoulder press, cleans, snatch, deadlift, weighted pullups), a short metcon, and endurance workout. There's no time for 6 shoulder exercises, so you focus on what gives you the best bang for the buck (some type of press).

Fair enough. Are you crazy busy at work? That sucks that you don't have time to do a little more to get totally developed. I usually do 2 heavy exercises also but then the raises go fast since we are not going crazy heavy. If you are in the gym for 30 minutes, might as well stay there for an extra 15 and do some extra work to get a full workout while you are already there. When I don't have time during the week I combine chest/tris, back/bis, legs/shoulders.

 

[Rustysurf83]

Fair enough. Are you crazy busy at work? That sucks that you don't have time to do a little more to get totally developed. I usually do 2 heavy exercises also but then the raises go fast since we are not going crazy heavy. If you are in the gym for 30 minutes, might as well stay there for an extra 15 and do some extra work to get a full workout while you are already there. When I don't have time during the week I combine chest/tris, back/bis, legs/shoulders.

Crazy busy, like I log a 110 hour week at least once, most times, twice a month busy. Also the fact that it is physically intensive which means that if I go too hard in the gym I will suffer in my training, work, and personal life. Ultimately I am going for the jack of all trades, master of none mentality in fitness. I probably could get pretty competitive in distance running if I cared to train for it, but I am not willing to sacrifice strength to do so. I have mostly met my goals at this point and am looking to improve in very small increments or, more realistically, maintain as long as possible before age can catch up with me. If I can keep a <65s 400m, <6:00 mile, < 3:30 marathon, 225+ clean, 315+ squat, 400+ deadlift, plus calisthenic ability and maintain the ability to do the weirdness that is my job I will be happy. Those are the basic metrics that I try to maintain.

 

[Desperado34]

I think despbro be trollin, not sure I believe his schtick anymore. On to the next discussion.

Anyone here bike? I know bikes are a fad and all, just look at how popular they are, but they're a really good workout

I'm planning on rebuilding my mountain bike over the winter and maybe build my g/f and I some road bikes.

Forget it. I'm not trolling. Anyone that actually works out on there own laughs at crossfit. I get shit on here for talking about gymnast workouts. But if you want to be fit and pay a decent price for a workout, get your ass to a gymnastic center. They have beginner courses and they will whoop your ass into shape and have people who know what the hell they are doing.

 

[L GUAPO]

Crazy busy, like I log a 110 hour week at least once, most times, twice a month busy. Also the fact that it is physically intensive which means that if I go too hard in the gym I will suffer in my training, work, and personal life. Ultimately I am going for the jack of all trades, master of none mentality in fitness. I probably could get pretty competitive in distance running if I cared to train for it, but I am not willing to sacrifice strength to do so. I have mostly met my goals at this point and am looking to improve in very small increments or, more realistically, maintain as long as possible before age can catch up with me. If I can keep a <65s 400m, <6:00 mile, <3:30 marathon, 225+ clean, 315+ squat, 400+ deadlift, plus calisthenic ability and maintain the ability to do the weirdness that is my job I will be happy. Those are the basic metrics that I try to maintain.

****!!! 110 is pretty harsh. I was a track and field man and did cross country as well. As long as your mile is sub 6:00 and 400m around 60 that is great for out of training. You should have a bench press mark. Keep it up.