Headed to a crossfit gym, will I still be allowed to post here?

[mtpockets]

Was at a X country race a while ago and met the owner of a crossfit gym, she invited me to stop by and get a few hours in her world of crossfit. Any of you old fukers ever do crossfit? My only experience has been watching the crossfit competitions on TV, it intrigued me and I think it's great that I get a chance to try it. Hope I don't die

[PTzFree]

If you have a good background with emphasis-on-form, you'll be just fine and X-fit is actually a fantastic workout. It's when people try to move faster than their form can handle that things get hairy.

Other than that it really shows you how unfit you are. Your ability to do work and keep moving will be pushed to the absolute limits which builds character and turns you into a workhorse.

I did it for a little while until COVID and went back to more of a bodybuilding style approach in my garage gym, but it was fun and I learned a lot about myself.

[Cantplankwell]

Try it out, your experience depends on the club, the one I went to was cliquish, and highly competitive, they were more concentrated on "do", than teach. I did it for approx. a year. Its as much about work capacity than anything. When I stopped going I was at a greater "work capacity" than I am now, however I did not know much more than when I started. I had to quit and specialize to become stronger. You are going in with a lot of more background than I had so you have a way better base than me. Keep in mind that there is little planned periodization and progression models. Additionally they do a lot of oly lifting and derivatives. Also watch out for stuff like how they instruct you to swing kettlebells, their style (American..straight overhead) is not good for many, go with the"Russian style"...which is only to say chest height, look it up, I think this is where I learned I had lower back issues for life, this is just one of many examples, I could go on for another page on them. One of the key things is how to scale your conditioning workouts (WODS) because they only give you guidelines, dont give in to the herd mentality and load up till you get a good feel. Every "box" is different so YMMV.

[Mark1T]

MT, you have a lifetime pass and your Platinum account allows even speculative experimentation 🏋️‍♂️

[Plateauplower]

Was at a X country race a while ago and met the owner of a crossfit gym, she invited me to stop by and get a few hours in her world of crossfit. Any of you old fukers ever do crossfit? My only experience has been watching the crossfit competitions on TV, it intrigued me and I think it's great that I get a chance to try it. Hope I don't die

Its like vegetarians and vaccinated people, you won't be able to not tell everyone about it

Actually my sister and brother-in-law love it and offered me the opportunity to try it several times. I haven't yet primarily because it would be nearly 3 hours of driving and I could just do a free session at a local gym by me. It is very "fitness" oriented, with the high oxygen demand exercises mixed with cardio. Another guy I work with who is big into rock climbing does CrossFit workouts exclusively in his garage gym. I've watched him rep 315 on incline and he's about 190 and lean (He is one of those naturally strong/lean mofos).

[x-trainer ben]

Was at a X country race a while ago and met the owner of a crossfit gym, she invited me to stop by and get a few hours in her world of crossfit. Any of you old fukers ever do crossfit? My only experience has been watching the crossfit competitions on TV, it intrigued me and I think it's great that I get a chance to try it. Hope I don't die

I was told a bout it eons ago when the creator posted daily routines for police and fire( functional job strength) and was in the early stages.
Now that it has morphed into what it is, i am curious what it was like for you.

[401Delta]

Female misc -------------->

J/k...

Crossfit is fun and a good workout, IMO, provided you stick to your own pace and maintain decent form.

I imagine it would be pretty embarrassing getting beat by the girl next to you who's destroying her body for reps, tho .

[BlackJack619]

As long as your making gains you're all good homie.

[Oceanside]

Was at a X country race a while ago and met the owner of a crossfit gym, she invited me to stop by and get a few hours in her world of crossfit. Any of you old fukers ever do crossfit? My only experience has been watching the crossfit competitions on TV, it intrigued me and I think it's great that I get a chance to try it. Hope I don't die

Cross fit......

that's where you do that downward doggy thing right ?

[Harry362]

Good place to meet sloots but you gonna drink the Kool aid


Dunno if I could ever do one of those seizure pull ups

[BeginnerGainz]

Good place to meet sloots but you gonna drink the Kool aid


Dunno if I could ever do one of those seizure pull ups

But kipping gets the girls dripping, nomsayin?

Jk yeah don’t do kipping pullups. Ever.

[mtpockets]

If you have a good background with emphasis-on-form, you'll be just fine and X-fit is actually a fantastic workout. It's when people try to move faster than their form can handle that things get hairy.

Other than that it really shows you how unfit you are. Your ability to do work and keep moving will be pushed to the absolute limits which builds character and turns you into a workhorse.

I did it for a little while until COVID and went back to more of a bodybuilding style approach in my garage gym, but it was fun and I learned a lot about myself.

Good points, especially about form. Spot on

Try it out, your experience depends on the club, the one I went to was cliquish, and highly competitive, they were more concentrated on "do", than teach. I did it for approx. a year. Its as much about work capacity than anything. When I stopped going I was at a greater "work capacity" than I am now, however I did not know much more than when I started. I had to quit and specialize to become stronger. You are going in with a lot of more background than I had so you have a way better base than me. Keep in mind that there is little planned periodization and progression models. Additionally they do a lot of oly lifting and derivatives. Also watch out for stuff like how they instruct you to swing kettlebells, their style (American..straight overhead) is not good for many, go with the"Russian style"...which is only to say chest height, look it up, I think this is where I learned I had lower back issues for life, this is just one of many examples, I could go on for another page on them. One of the key things is how to scale your conditioning workouts (WODS) because they only give you guidelines, dont give in to the herd mentality and load up till you get a good feel. Every "box" is different so YMMV.

Right on brother, I am basically a kettle bell virgin, so it will be all be new to me

MT, you have a lifetime pass and your Platinum account allows even speculative experimentation 🏋️‍♂️

Lmao, I forgot about those perks

Its like vegetarians and vaccinated people, you won't be able to not tell everyone about it

Actually my sister and brother-in-law love it and offered me the opportunity to try it several times. I haven't yet primarily because it would be nearly 3 hours of driving and I could just do a free session at a local gym by me. It is very "fitness" oriented, with the high oxygen demand exercises mixed with cardio. Another guy I work with who is big into rock climbing does CrossFit workouts exclusively in his garage gym. I've watched him rep 315 on incline and he's about 190 and lean (He is one of those naturally strong/lean mofos).

LMAO @ telling people

I was told a bout it eons ago when the creator posted daily routines for police and fire( functional job strength) and was in the early stages.
Now that it has morphed into what it is, i am curious what it was like for you.

I enjoyed the hell out of it

Female misc -------------->

J/k...

Crossfit is fun and a good workout, IMO, provided you stick to your own pace and maintain decent form.

I imagine it would be pretty embarrassing getting beat by the girl next to you who's destroying her body for reps, tho .

LMAO @ female misc.. I believe you are right about being destroyed by a female, I think some of those ladies could definitely kick my ass

As long as your making gains you're all good homie.

All should be good then

Cross fit......

that's where you do that downward doggy thing right ?

LMAO, I'll ask then to learn me that next time

Good place to meet sloots but you gonna drink the Kool aid


Dunno if I could ever do one of those seizure pull ups

I did my pullups the traditional way

But kipping gets the girls dripping, nomsayin?

Jk yeah don’t do kipping pullups. Ever.

Pretty sure my old joints couldn't handle that lol






I absolutely loved it, had an amazing workout and loved the intensity. I learned a lot and probably just scraping the bottom of the barrell.
It was certainly different for sure, I want more but unfortunately that will have to be in small doses, the center is a bit far for me to be a regular, however I will try and make it a few times a month. The owner as well as the staff and regulars were amazing and very supportive. On Fridays a bunch of the regulars usually hit the local watering hole for beer and wings. last evening they insisted I join them and they didn't have to twist my arm very long, they had me at wings. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, had some great food and met some amazing people, this will for sure be a do over. Thanks for the comments everyone.

[x-trainer ben]

Glad you enjoyed it and glad the people were cool and inclusive.

[Fishman15]

Cross fit......

that's where you do that downward doggy thing right ?

Is there an upward doggy cuz I'm sure I'd be better at that...

[Plateauplower]

If you liked it and are going to go a few times per month you might want to mix in some similar sessions on your own just to improve that style of training/ probably reduce injury potential. The guy I work with used to follow the sessions that were posted on the website for Crossfit. Not sure if they still do that, but it used to be free and the “official” crossfit workouts were posted on the crossfit website. He liked that he didn’t have to program anything, just do the workout posted for the type of crossfit program posted (I think he did the “athlete” version or something like that IIRC. There were basically options based on goals and the sessions were tailored to that.

[mtpockets]

Glad you enjoyed it and glad the people were cool and inclusive.

Thanks

Is there an upward doggy cuz I'm sure I'd be better at that...

LOL, hope all is well yer way Fish

If you liked it and are going to go a few times per month you might want to mix in some similar sessions on your own just to improve that style of training/ probably reduce injury potential. The guy I work with used to follow the sessions that were posted on the website for Crossfit. Not sure if they still do that, but it used to be free and the “official” crossfit workouts were posted on the crossfit website. He liked that he didn’t have to program anything, just do the workout posted for the type of crossfit program posted (I think he did the “athlete” version or something like that IIRC. There were basically options based on goals and the sessions were tailored to that.

Yup, good advice. I most definitely be tailoring my routine

[KeepItMoving]

I taught my son some ways to train for power and/or size. But, he plays hockey and prefers more of the core and cross fit stuff. (I think he really just knows that's where the ladies are.)

[mtpockets]

I taught my son some ways to train for power and/or size. But, he plays hockey and prefers more of the core and cross fit stuff. (I think he really just knows that's where the ladies are.)

LMAO, you aren't kidding about the Ladies and they are in fine shape

[Oceanside]

Is there an upward doggy cuz I'm sure I'd be better at that...

For you ?

we can improvise

[IronCharles]

Cross fit......

that's where you do that downward doggy thing right ?

[bodyhard]

Was at a X country race a while ago and met the owner of a crossfit gym, she invited me to stop by and get a few hours in her world of crossfit. Any of you old fukers ever do crossfit? My only experience has been watching the crossfit competitions on TV, it intrigued me and I think it's great that I get a chance to try it. Hope I don't die

Was she hot?

[Ntwadumela9]

Yes but only if you post some creep shots of the booty shorts there

Maybe add in a couple pictures of ladies too

[mtpockets]

Was she hot?

Smokin, all the ladies in there were.

[AlBHappy]

My next door neighbor, High Achieving Dave leaves the house every weekday morning at 4:50 to make his 5 AM Crossfit class.

Try it. Just make sure to add your chiropractor to your speed dial.

Being on Reddit is another story. You might as well ask to be permabanned.

[djflex2]

And yet pics of hot cross fit girls from said gym do not seem to be visible…


Comply or life negs, your choice

[ryu38]

not srs, sometimes it's fun to try new stuff.

my best friend that got me into working out when we were young (damn) signed in a crossfit gym some years ago.
Did 0 gainz but said it was really fun and well that's all that matters after all.