Comments on: Thinking About Drinking the CrossFit Kool Aid http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/ A Weight Loss Blog with Fitness, Health, and Diet Tips Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:15:45 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Heather http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-16079 Heather Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:03:24 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-16079 I have been CrossFitting for three years. Beth, you are correct that CF *does* focus on correct form. Dale is correct though, there are a lot of people posting youtube videos with crappy form, & that gives CF a bad rep. If you are interested in CF, go to your nearest affiliate & give it a try. First workout is free. Check out the CF main webpage www.crossfit.com & the message boards. I saw more results with 2 days per week at CF, than I did 5-6 days a week at a globo gym. Also, one of the best things about CF, is the CF community. People refer to it as a "cult", but really, it is a brotherhood, similar to the fire department, no matter where you go. We are dedicated because it works. We support each other & cheer each other on, until every last person in the class is finished. The fitness industry in general bashes CF because CF is exploding. There are now over 1000 affiliates, & it continues to grow, while globo gyms, in general, are not. I am seeing globo gyms close, & more & more CF affiliates opening. I have been CrossFitting for three years.
Beth, you are correct that CF *does* focus on correct form.
Dale is correct though, there are a lot of people posting youtube videos with crappy form, & that gives CF a bad rep.
If you are interested in CF, go to your nearest affiliate & give it a try. First workout is free.
Check out the CF main webpage http://www.crossfit.com
& the message boards.
I saw more results with 2 days per week at CF, than I did 5-6 days a week at a globo gym.
Also, one of the best things about CF, is the CF community. People refer to it as a “cult”, but really, it is a brotherhood, similar to the fire department, no matter where you go. We are dedicated because it works. We support each other & cheer each other on, until every last person in the class is finished.
The fitness industry in general bashes CF because CF is exploding. There are now over 1000 affiliates, & it continues to grow, while globo gyms, in general, are not. I am seeing globo gyms close, & more & more CF affiliates opening.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-14346 Israel Lagares Tue, 19 May 2009 00:18:43 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-14346 Interesting, I have yet to try it. Interesting, I have yet to try it.

]]> By: Beth http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-14337 Beth Mon, 18 May 2009 19:33:56 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-14337 I do drink the CF kool-aid, and was a weakling. Luckily it is scalable and awesome. I have learned so much, and there is not a single person who can bash through the WOD without working at it. I disagree with DaleK - CF is big on getting the forms perfect. If you do it fast and wrong, you will hurt yourself. If you do the form incorrectly, you start over until you get it right. When I started there was a month of prelims that you had to pass working on forms. I still can't do one of them correctly, and I am not allowed to participate using that lift until I get it perfect in training. I do drink the CF kool-aid, and was a weakling. Luckily it is scalable and awesome. I have learned so much, and there is not a single person who can bash through the WOD without working at it.

I disagree with DaleK – CF is big on getting the forms perfect. If you do it fast and wrong, you will hurt yourself. If you do the form incorrectly, you start over until you get it right. When I started there was a month of prelims that you had to pass working on forms. I still can’t do one of them correctly, and I am not allowed to participate using that lift until I get it perfect in training.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-12218 Israel Lagares Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:17:52 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-12218 Sorry to hear that Mike. I hate being knocked out of commission because of injury. Get better and come at it stronger for it. Sorry to hear that Mike. I hate being knocked out of commission because of injury. Get better and come at it stronger for it.

]]> By: Mike http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-12216 Mike Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:10:52 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-12216 I'm wondering if the universe wants us to try crossfit, b/c I rolled my ankle last night as jiu-jitsu and will not be going tonight. I will, however, rest up, tape up, and try for next week. I’m wondering if the universe wants us to try crossfit, b/c I rolled my ankle last night as jiu-jitsu and will not be going tonight. I will, however, rest up, tape up, and try for next week.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-12191 Israel Lagares Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:28:22 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-12191 @ Mike, Great, let me know how it goes. I will be pushing back the start date for my crossfit. @ Mike,
Great, let me know how it goes. I will be pushing back the start date for my crossfit.

]]> By: Mike http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-12190 Mike Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:53:25 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-12190 I'm going to go to a crossfit class tomorrow night. South Baltimore Crossfit apparently offers free session every Thursday in the park. I know it'll kick my ass, but I'm still looking forward to it. I'll let you know how it turns out. I’m going to go to a crossfit class tomorrow night. South Baltimore Crossfit apparently offers free session every Thursday in the park. I know it’ll kick my ass, but I’m still looking forward to it. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11937 Israel Lagares Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:25:16 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11937 Unfortunately, I keep getting dicked around by the Crossfit dude here... Unfortunately, I keep getting dicked around by the Crossfit dude here…

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11934 Vic Magary Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:11:16 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11934 Israel, I've been to CrossFit Level 1 certification and their methods have been influential in the way I train clients. They are sticklers for proper technique and have a great balance of strength and metabolic conditioning resulting from their "deliberately random" approach to program design. And don't worry about the supposed "cult-like" atmosphere. It was nothing but professionalism and comradeship amongst the folks at the certification I attended. CrossFit is awesome! Looking forward to your first report about drinking the Kool Aid. Train Hard! - Vic Israel,
I’ve been to CrossFit Level 1 certification and their methods have been influential in the way I train clients. They are sticklers for proper technique and have a great balance of strength and metabolic conditioning resulting from their “deliberately random” approach to program design.

And don’t worry about the supposed “cult-like” atmosphere. It was nothing but professionalism and comradeship amongst the folks at the certification I attended.

CrossFit is awesome! Looking forward to your first report about drinking the Kool Aid.

Train Hard!
- Vic

]]> By: I Am King http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11922 I Am King Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:59:46 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11922 Good article, thanks for the link Rob. Good article, thanks for the link Rob.

]]> By: Franklin http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11879 Franklin Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:16:32 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11879 That's awesome. That's my biggest problem is that whenever I start working out, I don't get very far bc I don't have enough motivation. This should help move things along nicely, and keep me motivated long enough to start seeing some results. That’s awesome. That’s my biggest problem is that whenever I start working out, I don’t get very far bc I don’t have enough motivation. This should help move things along nicely, and keep me motivated long enough to start seeing some results.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11858 Israel Lagares Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:02:27 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11858 I want to take a few classes and get a feel for what it has to offer, then I can add it to my routine on my own. I want to take a few classes and get a feel for what it has to offer, then I can add it to my routine on my own.

]]> By: Rob - Former Fat Guy http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11837 Rob - Former Fat Guy Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:11:59 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11837 Ya there's one here too, run by a buddy of mine whos also a fire fighter. The workout kick ass. I have yet to go, but it's on my schedule for Jan and Feb. not sure if you've read this article on "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/22/fashion/thursdaystyles/22Fitness.html?_r=5&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin" rel="nofollow">getting fit, even if it kills you</a>" or not, but I bookmarked it for a later read Ya there’s one here too, run by a buddy of mine whos also a fire fighter. The workout kick ass. I have yet to go, but it’s on my schedule for Jan and Feb.

not sure if you’ve read this article on “getting fit, even if it kills you” or not, but I bookmarked it for a later read

]]> By: Strong One http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11835 Strong One Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:37:06 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11835 I utilize CrossFit exercises and techniques, but I have never enrolled in a sponsored 'official' affiliate program. I enjoy the challenges and the mindset that CrossFit promotes. It's not just about how you look and feel, but how your body can perform. It's a great way to measure body toughness and body strength. I utilize CrossFit exercises and techniques, but I have never enrolled in a sponsored ‘official’ affiliate program.
I enjoy the challenges and the mindset that CrossFit promotes.
It’s not just about how you look and feel, but how your body can perform.
It’s a great way to measure body toughness and body strength.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11832 Israel Lagares Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:51:04 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11832 Yeah, I got that feeling on cultness, but its okay. I am not easily brainwashed. I am going to focus on the fitness benefits of the intense training. Thanks Josh! Where ya been bro!? Yeah, I got that feeling on cultness, but its okay. I am not easily brainwashed. I am going to focus on the fitness benefits of the intense training. Thanks Josh!

Where ya been bro!?

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11831 Israel Lagares Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:49:16 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11831 Unfortunately the class was canceled today so I have to go to the Saturday one. That Jack dude was a spammer, but I left the comment there to show that I care not what people say and that I am not afraid of people like that, thanks for having my back Muata Unfortunately the class was canceled today so I have to go to the Saturday one. That Jack dude was a spammer, but I left the comment there to show that I care not what people say and that I am not afraid of people like that, thanks for having my back Muata

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11830 Israel Lagares Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:47:20 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11830 I love proper form, always have tried my best to keep it. A lot of guys I've worked out with care more about the weight they get up then how the get it up. I love proper form, always have tried my best to keep it. A lot of guys I’ve worked out with care more about the weight they get up then how the get it up.

]]> By: Josh Morrow http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11829 Josh Morrow Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:40:45 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11829 From what I've heard, and as a general consensus in the fitness industry, CrossFit is more of a "cult" than anything. But what would I know, I've never tried it! I'm as curious as you are and I wouldn't mind giving it a shot... it would fit with my competitive nature. Keep at it Israel! From what I’ve heard, and as a general consensus in the fitness industry, CrossFit is more of a “cult” than anything. But what would I know, I’ve never tried it! I’m as curious as you are and I wouldn’t mind giving it a shot… it would fit with my competitive nature.

Keep at it Israel!

]]> By: Muata http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11824 Muata Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:00:23 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11824 I've heard good things about CF, and their multi-pronged fitness approach is really cool; however, no matter which program you try, your nutritional program is the most important variable for you right now Is; nevertheless, let us know how your workout goes. @Jack - you're a real big man aren't you. You come on a guy's blog who is Man enough to post pictures, videos, etc. sharing the ups and downs of his fat loss journey, and all you have to say is to call him names? Hey, let's see pictures of you bare-chested ... I’ve heard good things about CF, and their multi-pronged fitness approach is really cool; however, no matter which program you try, your nutritional program is the most important variable for you right now Is; nevertheless, let us know how your workout goes.

@Jack – you’re a real big man aren’t you. You come on a guy’s blog who is Man enough to post pictures, videos, etc. sharing the ups and downs of his fat loss journey, and all you have to say is to call him names? Hey, let’s see pictures of you bare-chested …

]]> By: Buy Diet Pills Online http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11821 Buy Diet Pills Online Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:21:40 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11821 Yeah, training with others can be really motivating, but sometimes it's better to do it on your own, as others can be a distraction during the training. It mostly depens on my mood, when it comes to me. Yeah, training with others can be really motivating, but sometimes it’s better to do it on your own, as others can be a distraction during the training.

It mostly depens on my mood, when it comes to me.

]]> By: Justin http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11819 Justin Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:53:05 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11819 Israel, if you like high intensity circuit training CrossFit is great. They also are sticklers for proper form when it comes to strength exercises. I really cant say anything bad about them. It's a great program for the general public, and you'll get a HELL of a workout in. -Justin Israel, if you like high intensity circuit training CrossFit is great.

They also are sticklers for proper form when it comes to strength exercises. I really cant say anything bad about them. It’s a great program for the general public, and you’ll get a HELL of a workout in.

-Justin

]]> By: Acai Supreme http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11814 Acai Supreme Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:41:22 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11814 I haven't but my friend tried CrossFit. It worked well for him, if I'm right, he's still taking it. Need to call him and ask. I haven’t but my friend tried CrossFit. It worked well for him, if I’m right, he’s still taking it. Need to call him and ask.

]]> By: DaleK http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11813 DaleK Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:32:42 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11813 I haven't tried CrossFit. Mostly because I'm scared and hate sucking at things. I will suck at that. I'm also a form Nazi and CF is more of a just get it done anyway ya can sorta thing. Or at least that how it seems to me when I watch the youtubes. Though if challenge and competition motivate you, I'm guessing CF would be a great fit. That's kinda why I wanna try it. I think I'll wait to see if it kills you or not first though! ;) I haven’t tried CrossFit. Mostly because I’m scared and hate sucking at things. I will suck at that. I’m also a form Nazi and CF is more of a just get it done anyway ya can sorta thing. Or at least that how it seems to me when I watch the youtubes.

Though if challenge and competition motivate you, I’m guessing CF would be a great fit. That’s kinda why I wanna try it. I think I’ll wait to see if it kills you or not first though! ;)

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11812 Israel Lagares Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:06:32 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11812 That is true and something I deal with everyday. That is true and something I deal with everyday.

]]> By: Jack http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/drinking-the-crossfit-kool-aid/comment-page-1/#comment-11811 Jack Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:59:49 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1141#comment-11811 You are still fat! You need to get it together and focus on the prize! You are still fat! You need to get it together and focus on the prize!

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