Crossfit Games

[dbthorp]

Say what you will about the workouts/culture and what not, but thee athletes are in great shape.

The Crossfit games are on ESPN this weekend, anyone else going to watch?

[sonti]

I enjoy watching them.

Is it a tested event? I really still can't tell the difference between Kristen Clever and a male. And I am a big fan of female lifting obviously, but ... yah. Is it??

[emac_fenian]

I might watch it. I'm not a fan of Crossfit, but obviously the top level Crossfit athletes are phenomenal athletes. If Crossfit was just about those top level athletes, I'd have more respect for it. It's the cult following that it gets where every average Joe and Jennifer try to compete with the same methods despite not knowing what the hell they're doing.

P.S. Just Google'd Kristin Clever and uhh.... Wtf? I'm going to have to guess no, it's not a tested event.

[Engineer_Guy]

P.S. Just Google'd Kristin Clever and uhh.... Wtf? I'm going to have to guess no, it's not a tested event.

It's the hair...she's only like 130lbs.

[Marcusgs]

I don't care what anyone says there is a dick in those shorts

[Kadisha]

I'm going to be following them. I do CrossFit myself, especially since it greatly relates to my line of work. But I never forget the basics and continuously do strength workouts (Wendel's 5-3-1 Type). Either way it's fun to watch those guys compete.

I don't care what anyone says there is a dick in those shorts

lol. I'm very suspicious of a lot of those female athletes as well.

[dbthorp]

Awesome, I mix some crossfit style workouts (kettlebells) with standard lifting. Good mix and hell of a cardio workout.

The games usually motivate me too.

x3 on some of the females, but especially Clever.

[NinjaB]

I might watch it. I'm not a fan of Crossfit, but obviously the top level Crossfit athletes are phenomenal athletes. If Crossfit was just about those top level athletes, I'd have more respect for it. It's the cult following that it gets where every average Joe and Jennifer try to compete with the same methods despite not knowing what the hell they're doing.

P.S. Just Google'd Kristin Clever and uhh.... Wtf? I'm going to have to guess no, it's not a tested event.

Actually, there are a few local guys I know in my hometown who became highly certified in Crossfit and are whipping people into great shape. I myself would rather do workout programs\lift weights. But these kids in my hometown are getting people in great condition. It' s pretty inspiring to see it done right.

[Kadisha]

The games started and the f-ing stream won't work. Good job Reebok.

[DCSpartan]

What's funny about the crossfit games is this:
1.) None of the top competitors actually follow the WOD schedule on the main website
2.) Most of the male competitors (and a good portion of the females) developed as athletes in other sports before switching over to something easier (ie Crossfit)
3.) Denial that Clever and some other women are juicing

[Kadisha]

What's funny about the crossfit games is this:
1.) None of the top competitors actually follow the WOD schedule on the main website
2.) Most of the male competitors (and a good portion of the females) developed as athletes in other sports before switching over to something easier (ie Crossfit)
3.) Denial that Clever and some other women are juicing

You won't get anywhere if you follow the main-site. It's very narrow. I think any intelligent athlete would realize this after a while.

Actually now that I think about it not many people are that intelligent since I'm one of the biggest guys at my box and I'm 5'8'' at 175lbs.

[Devil-spawn]

if Julie Foucher is competing... I'm watching...nuff said...

[Kadisha]

if Julie Foucher is competing... I'm watching...nuff said...

True story

[dbthorp]

mmmmhmmmm, and camille leblanc-bazinet

[Devil-spawn]

reebook spectator and masters stream working now for me...

[Devil-spawn]

mmmmhmmmm, and camille leblanc-bazinet

she's on right now... hnnngggg

[Jasonk282]

I'm one of the biggest guys at my box and I'm 5'8'' at 175lbs.

Yet another reason not to do crossfit...

[Kadisha]

she's on right now... hnnngggg

I'm loving the Fuchsia on her. Makes her look extra smoking.

Yet another reason not to do crossfit...

Dude there are plenty of other threads around here to trash crossfit around here. I get paid to be fast and strong. Not big and slow.

[Engineer_Guy]

Yet another reason not to do crossfit...

Too much muscle is not functional brah. Can't bust out 100 kipping pull ups at 200lbs body weight! Gots to be aerodynamic for maximal functionality.

[Kadisha]

Wait my bad that was Julie, but my point still stands!

[dbthorp]

Julie Foucher just took the lead.

[Devil-spawn]

Wait my bad that was Julie, but my point still stands!

hnng... julie foucher

[Devil-spawn]

There is a crossfit gym by my house that offers free introductory classes on Saturday. A coworker has been trying to get me to go...

[dbthorp]

There is a crossfit gym by my house that offers free introductory classes on Saturday. A coworker has been trying to get me to go...

There is one right by my apartment, and by my work. I would definitely try it out, but it is VERY expensive as a full member. Too much for me right now.

[Kadisha]

There is one right by my apartment, and by my work. I would definitely try it out, but it is VERY expensive as a full member. Too much for me right now.

Not surprised since you're living in Boston. I was look at boxes in NY and it's $225 for an unlimited membership. What sucks is that if everything goes according to plan I'll be living in either Boston or NY next year, so I don't know if I'll be able to afford it either.

For now in TN I pay $65/month for 4 days a week. Gives me my fix. The rest of the time I do strength workouts and run.

[dbthorp]

Not surprised since you're living in Boston. I was look at boxes in NY and it's $225 for an unlimited membership. What sucks is that if everything goes according to plan I'll be living in either Boston or NY next year, so I don't know if I'll be able to afford it either.

For now in TN I pay $65/month for 4 days a week. Gives me my fix. The rest of the time I do strength workouts and run.

Thats not bad at all, and yes, everything is a bit more expensive in the city (I live RIGHT next to Fenway)

I have a small kettlebell collection that I use for crossfit style circuit workouts.

[Devil-spawn]

There is one right by my apartment, and by my work. I would definitely try it out, but it is VERY expensive as a full member. Too much for me right now.

yeah... I think he said it's about $150 a month if I joined... eff that...

[Jasonk282]

Too much muscle is not functional brah. Can't bust out 100 kipping pull ups at 200lbs body weight! Gots to be aerodynamic for maximal functionality.

LOL...I'm fine just doing normal pullups which I get graded on 2x a year.

[dbthorp]

I'm watching on espn3 and I can't believe that reebok didn't spend a bit more money for a sideline reporter who has actually interviewed someone before. This guy has no idea what he is doing lol

[DCSpartan]

Too much muscle is not functional brah. Can't bust out 100 kipping pull ups at 200lbs body weight! Gots to be aerodynamic for maximal functionality.

unfortunately the real world doesnt scale for bodyweight brah. Sometimes you have to be strong for functionality.
If you want to do a lot of BW exercises, go workout with a bunch of 11 year old gymnasts.