Crossfit as an option
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2012-11-16 7:00 AM |
Veteran 346 | Subject: Crossfit as an option What do you think about crossfit sessions during winter times? |
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2012-11-16 7:22 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option I thought about doing that.. but then.. If i want to do triathlons of increasing distance.. I need to train in swim/bike/run. I don't think there is any substitute. Crossfit is a pretty expensive endeaver too.. My biggest stray during off season was attend a few fitness classes and a boot camp at the local Y. (but the boot camp had a lot of running involved). Edited by KateTri1 2012-11-16 7:23 AM |
2012-11-16 7:25 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
2012-11-16 7:38 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option I did Crossfit for a few weeks this past summer during tri season which wasn't a great idea. However, I was doing it with my teenage sons so it was more of a bonding thing. I think it would be good during the off season if you have a good group. Crossfit groups/locations vary greatly. Could be a great option for strength and agility work.
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2012-11-16 7:44 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Master 1927 Guilford, CT | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Don't usually bother replying to these threads because it's almost as bad as a Lance thread, but a couple of my friends I did IMLP w/ did that and I know some other guys that do it. They were sick of triathlon training they went hard into crossfit to change things up. One even got certified. They don't SBR much now and they'd probably get dropped pretty quick, but they do look great and if I ever need someone to help me move furniture around in my house I'll give them a call. If anything, it has made them stronger and their body composition is improved overall. I would say that overall they might be in 'better' shape, but just not specific to triathlon or endurance sports. The workouts are taxing on the body so if you have to hit intervals on the bike or run and you are trying to cram in crossfit workout doing thrusters and deadlifts and all that other stuff....you will be totally trashed and not do very well overall. If you have 10hrs a week to train....I'd spend it wisely. |
2012-11-16 8:03 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Master 2802 Minnetonka, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option I don't. |
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2012-11-16 8:23 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option I got a living social deal for a 1 month membership to a crossfit gym near my house. I like the workouts and they can be difficult. With that being said, I dont plan on joining CF once my one month membership is up. I dont think I could s/b/r after a CF workout and the prices are ridiculous (1 month = 3months at gym). Definately a great workout which will get you in shape and good idea if you want to do some ST or change it up but I dont think I will do it will tri training. You can always get on CF website and look at the WOD (workout of the day) and do it at any gym, most exercises they have at CF gyms they have at every gym. |
2012-11-16 8:26 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Expert 836 | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option If you are burned out with tri training, go for it. If not, SBR. It looks fun though. |
2012-11-16 10:03 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Master 1858 Salt Lake City | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Crossfit is definitely an option... but not one that will make you any faster at SBR. |
2012-11-16 12:19 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Triathletes often neglect strength training as a component of triathlon. No matter what distance you train for, strength training is needed to improve your results, however, what you do for strength training is important too. I am on the side against Cross-fit, but it really depends on which one you go to. IMO they are overpriced, not nationally accredited, and do not adapt to the athlete. They use way too many power exercises, exercises that are not only difficult but develop poor techniques for the inexperienced. The nervous system does not get much time to recover with Cross-fit and they stretch the NS to the max. From what I have noticed in the past, people who do Cross-fit love it for 4-8 weeks and are then burned out and done. They go too hard for too long, and if injury doesn't stop them earlier, burn out does. My advice is if time is not on your side and your new to strength training then non-weight bearing exercises can go a loooong way. They can be done in the ease of your house, and 20-30 minutes a day is plenty.
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2012-11-16 1:04 PM in reply to: #4500279 |
Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option If I spend a lot of time practicing how to cook, I'll become a better cook. If I spend a lot of time doing crossfit, I'll become better at doing crossfit. If I spend a lot of time doing S/B/R, I'll become better at doing S/B/R. It's actually pretty simple. There is nothing wrong with cooking or crossfit. It just depends what you want to do with your free time and what you want to get better at. |
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2012-11-16 1:06 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Gladiador - 2012-11-16 8:00 AM What do you think about crossfit sessions during winter times?
As an option to, or in addition to? It makes sense as an alternative to traditional weight/strength training, but it would be a very poor substitute for SBR. |
2012-11-16 2:08 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option I did CF for about 6 months during winter between IM #2 and 3. It was fun, challenge, but made me sore often. In key season missing training due to CF sucked. Plus the unknown of what workout will be today, and it's effect on tomorrow and the following day training made consistency tough. Many folks get injured doing CrossFit. My husband, daughter, and son do CrossFit and enjoy it. Price varies from gym to gym. |
2012-11-16 5:14 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Extreme Veteran 747 Overlea/Fullerton Maryland | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option well I think a CF type workout in the off season can help your overall conditioning. Will it make you a faster SBR'er? Probably not. However, doing smart strength training in the off season will make your core and balance and support muscles stronger which could help prevent injuries while training for SBR. I dont think it can hurt. |
2012-11-16 5:26 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Extreme Veteran 597 NE Ohio | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Like other's have stated, depends on your goals. Overall fitness, as a change up to tri training, sure it's an option. I've been doing CF and other met con training since my tri season ended mid sept. I love it this type of stuff and felt great.Last week I broke my collarbone and had surgery Wednesday, so nothing is an option for me right now. |
2012-11-16 8:39 PM in reply to: #4500221 |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option best winter cross training is XC skiing (if you have the climate for it)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6lng0LA2MI&feature=youtube_gdata_player |
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2012-11-16 11:27 PM in reply to: #4501381 |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option Grnfsh - 2012-11-16 5:14 PM well I think a CF type workout in the off season can help your overall conditioning. Will it make you a faster SBR'er? Probably not. However, doing smart strength training in the off season will make your core and balance and support muscles stronger and give you the ability to apply more power and speed which could help prevent injuries while training for SBR. I dont think it can hurt. fixed it for you. why do triathletes stray away from strength training and think it only involves going to a weight room and only to help prevent injuries? Not saying to you that you think this way, but i get the general sense that most triathletes "don't have the time", or some other reason. However, IMO in the offseason 2-3x a week of 20-40 minutes of strength training can do more then 2-3x of 20-40 minutes of SBR. |
2012-11-17 5:26 AM in reply to: #4500221 |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option As my second season of triathlon was winding down I thought about "doing something else" and getting off my bike for a month. But then I thought .. why? I've limited time as it is, so why continue to do triathlon's yet do a different activity during my off season? So what i did was.. sign up for an early season big race. It's good winter motivation. I've always done some strength training tied into part of my running, like a fitness course at the park. But I am not gonna pay big dollars, to go to a gym, and do something else. I'd rather save my money for aero bike stuff. |
2012-11-17 8:53 AM in reply to: #4501612 |
Extreme Veteran 747 Overlea/Fullerton Maryland | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option bcagle25 - 2012-11-17 12:27 AM Grnfsh - 2012-11-16 5:14 PM well I think a CF type workout in the off season can help your overall conditioning. Will it make you a faster SBR'er? Probably not. However, doing smart strength training in the off season will make your core and balance and support muscles stronger and give you the ability to apply more power and speed which could help prevent injuries while training for SBR. I dont think it can hurt. fixed it for you. why do triathletes stray away from strength training and think it only involves going to a weight room and only to help prevent injuries? Not saying to you that you think this way, but i get the general sense that most triathletes "don't have the time", or some other reason. However, IMO in the offseason 2-3x a week of 20-40 minutes of strength training can do more then 2-3x of 20-40 minutes of SBR.
Great point. and i agree |
2012-11-17 10:06 AM in reply to: #4501612 |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Crossfit as an option bcagle25 - 2012-11-17 1:27 AM and give you the ability to apply more power and speed fixed it for you. why do triathletes stray away from strength training and think it only involves going to a weight room and only to help prevent injuries? Not saying to you that you think this way, but i get the general sense that most triathletes "don't have the time", or some other reason. However, IMO in the offseason 2-3x a week of 20-40 minutes of strength training can do more then 2-3x of 20-40 minutes of SBR. One of the problems is that while training that builds strength should increase max speed/power, max speed/power shows little to no correlation with the key markers for endurance performance (such as FTP). For example (data from Alex Simmons): Shane Edited by gsmacleod 2012-11-17 10:06 AM |