re: Crossfit is a sham- as told by a crossfitter

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You say it's a sham, but it's helped you reach your fitness goals, and then you say you will continue doing it? Are you bipolar?

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I think the argument is CrossFit selling itself as the end all to be all. Many of us were in the best shape of our lives (varsity athlete level shape) when this program hadn't even made a splash in the market.

I will concede that it works as far as I can tell from the people who are on it (have seen some great results) but there are many other ways to get and stay in shape that are simple, free, and not nearly as conducive to injury. I hate all fads, but most fitness fads are fundamentally dishonest. They're selling themselves as a method, when in reality they are just something that's trendy enough to keep people interested. And that's the key to staying in shape. Interest. Dedication. Discipline.

It's a hackneyed cliché, but I can guarantee you that any able-bodied adult can find a program online that can get and keep them in shape with minimal outlays for equipment and almost no expense. Being in good shape is not complicated. It's just hard. Especially if you're busy and have other shite you'd rather be doing.