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.

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Posted by LSUAlum2001

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Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:55 pm to Navytiger74

No one calls it the end all, be all.

It is one of the few programs that combines lifting movements and cardio together, other plans are typically separate: cardio first, lift second, or lift first, cardio second. I was big into lifting and I always ditched the cardio because my lifting periods took too long.

Since I stared crossfit, my BP dropped to 105/70 or so from 125/80 average and I've managed to boost my HDL cholesterol levels.

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Posted by AbitaFan08

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Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:20 pm to Navytiger74

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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.

First off, Crossfit officially began in 2000 (I say officially because despite what others have said in this thread, I'm well aware that crossfit did not invent Olympic lifting and burpees). I wouldn't call something that's been around 15 years a fad or trendy.

But to your other point, I agree completely. Interest. Dedication. Discipline.

I like crossfit and it works for me. I have great trainers who create a workout for me. As someone who is not a fitness expert, that's beneficial to me. It forces me to push myself when if I was on my own I probably wouldn't.

And yes, the comradery is a great part of it. I've made friends after moving across the country thanks to it, and more importantly, I've never once been intimidated or embarrassed because people are genuinely encouraging and want to see you succeed. And you feel the same way about them.

I get that that's not for everyone, nor would I expect it to be. And I certainly don't think I'm a better athlete or work out harder than people that don't do crossfit. It's just the method that has built my interest in fitness, and I enjoy going to the gym which makes me dedicated to continuing to go, and I have great trainers that keep me disciplined and on task.

Tl;dr- I like crossfit and don't understand the hate. To each his own and it's funny that crossfit people get more hate on here than people that do not exercise at all.

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