login
CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret (Page 3)
-
No new posts
|
  2013-09-25 3:14 PM in reply to: thebigb |
 Subject: ...This user's post has been ignored. |
| 2013-09-25 3:26 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
Master 4101   Denver | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by drewb8 Dude. It was YOUR race report! I'm not surprised you don't remember, what with all that crap in your pants. Originally posted by Teejaay
Wow, how did I miss that race report? And they probably still were faster than me... No way that race report could have been me. I've never felt lightheaded in a race. |
| 2013-09-25 3:31 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret ALSO, am I missing something? Isn't Crossfit just basically circuit training? That has been around FOREVER and no one got up in arms about it. Maybe with a twist to it to make it more fun than going through the same 12 weight machines and exercise bike at 24 hr fitness? Don't you flip truck tires or hit them with sledgehammers or shake a big heavy rope and stuff? Then mix in some burpees and situps and such? That seems a HELL of a lot more fun than the circuit station at the gym or lifting chest all day with body builders screaming at each other for one more rep. I think crossfit would be tons of fun. It's just too expensive, to be honest (I'll disagree with the author of the second article about that). They cost 120-150 a month here. Wow. When I can do the same on my own with my gym membership that costs $25 a month. I have no hate for crossfit, nor would I think I'm all that if I did it just like I don't think I'm all that with tri. I just do it. No big deal. I'm surprised at the big deal people seem to making about it. Bad or good. It's just something to do, right? Oh, and why is it a crossfit BOX? (I think that was brought up prior and I only figured out what that meant after the second article). To differentiate between a gym? That seems odd, but whatevs... |
| 2013-09-25 3:34 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by thebigb https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon More like directly LOL - they posted a photo collage of IM tattoos! Good counter article, thanks for posting. I thought is was funny he said that no one not in triathlon could name someone in it. Same could be said, if not more so, about crossfit. Which of course, DOES NOT MATTER. BUT, I might think more people may know Mark Allen than whoever is/was big in crossfit. I know there is that big blonde swedish girl that seems to do pretty well that's on Reebok commercials. Don't know names though. |
| 2013-09-25 3:54 PM in reply to: Kido |
| Subject: ... This user's post has been ignored. |
| 2013-09-25 4:15 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret I'm out then. I can't do a handstand push up. Probably never can. On my best day I could barely do a 250 lb bench press and they want me to do a 235 lb SHOULDER PRESS? (cuz, I weigh 235 and all that)... I tried them before and if I start arms extended, as soon as I break my elbows I crash down on my head/neck. If I start at the bottom, I'm lucky to get my head off the ground even 1/4 inch. |
| 2013-09-25 4:37 PM in reply to: thebigb |
Champion 34263  Chicago | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by thebigb https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. |
| 2013-09-25 4:44 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
Expert 3145 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon Both articles are so slanted it's rather hilarious. I just enjoy having fun with it and at the end of the day, we're just all out to have fun right? Tony, maybe you can write an article on why "crossfitters suck and triathletes blow, Richard Simmons had it right all along". |
| 2013-09-25 4:45 PM in reply to: thebigb |
| Subject: ... This user's post has been ignored. |
| 2013-09-25 4:55 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
| Extreme Veteran 2261 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon Yeah I'd hate to have Lance's build
|
| 2013-09-25 5:03 PM in reply to: mr2tony |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon I little slanted perhaps? For the record, I just want to look like you. Perhaps taller, though. |
| 2013-09-25 5:13 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon Yeah I'd hate to have Lance's build
Dang it, I need to run more... |
| 2013-09-25 5:17 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by msteiner Matt, you look better than Lance...though the brotha don't look bad.Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon ;) Yeah I'd hate to have Lance's build
And it's all about looks too. And penis size. |
| 2013-09-25 7:19 PM in reply to: switch |
| Master 2380 Beijing | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by switch Originally posted by msteiner Matt, you look better than Lance...though the brotha don't look bad.Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon Yeah I'd hate to have Lance's build
And it's all about looks too. And penis size.
FINALLY. Somewhere I can compete. |
| 2013-09-25 7:22 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by Teejaay HATER!!! HATER!!! When you come down to Tucson to ride Mt Lemmon .. I'll take you to my box! (mmhmmm .. I said box) So... if I visit Tucson, do ride up Mt Lemmon or go done on it to get to your box? |
| 2013-09-25 7:28 PM in reply to: moondawg14 |
| Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret |
| 2013-09-25 8:30 PM in reply to: switch |
| Extreme Veteran 2261 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by switch Originally posted by msteiner Matt, you look better than Lance...though the brotha don't look bad.Originally posted by mr2tony Originally posted by thebigb ``At their peak, Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps, or pick an IronMan winner (not sure anyone outside the community could name one) didn’t necessarily make people feel bad about themselves because they didn’t exactly look like Greek gods. Look at a hardcore bodybuilder and most people have no desire to look the same?—?look at a top CrossFit Games athlete and most people can’t help but admire them.'' And: ``CrossFit is elitist: Here’s the least plausible criticism of any.'' Triathletes: Not Greek Gods Bodybuilders: Nobody desires to look like them Crossfitters: Greek gods whom everybody wants to look like and admires. Yeah, that's not elitist. None of my CF friends are elitist, but none of them, that I know of, compare crossfitters to Greek gods, either. Personally, I wouldn't hitch my wagon to this guy. I'd probably actually laugh. https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/6d606a0b7d31
For the other angle although I find it funny how they indirectly point a finger directly at triathlon Yeah I'd hate to have Lance's build
And it's all about looks too. And penis size. And at long last, I have a sig! |
| 2013-09-25 8:32 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret |
| 2013-09-25 10:01 PM in reply to: Teejaay |
| Supersonicus Idioticus 2439 Thunder Bay, ON | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret I think Rhabdo was joked about more some years back when crossfit was more of a cult. During this time, it was thought that 250 reps was better than 200 reps, so let's raise our testosterone and see who is better! Nowadays, you can still find gyms like this, but compared to the plethora of alternative fitness centers (i.e. not your traditional gym), there is a lot of attention toward individualizing workout programs to your needs (i.e., not 250 reps). To an above poster who was concerned with indicators when Rhabdo is onsetting, I think you need to pay attention to workouts that involve high reps of medium weights. I am not a doctor or exercise scientist, and I am not responsible for this advice, but here is what I would do: Build your effort, ALWAYS! If you are doing 10 wall balls, put more effort into the final 5 rather than the first 5. Then when you come back around to your 2nd and 3rd round, always build more than the previous round. When you feel like you can't build and are doing worse, you are still ok, but pushing beyond this makes your risk increase. |
| 2013-09-26 7:29 AM in reply to: So Fresh So Clean |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret There is no CrossFit in our area, because I live in small town Iowa and we are lucky to have the YMCA that we have with a 4 lane pool. But, I know of people that were into triathlons and went to crossfit to help them in overall performance and increase strength overall. I would like to know more about it from people that are still doing tri's and doing crossfit and has it really helped them overall. I don't care about my triathlon speed/times as I will never be on a podium, unless DFL is a new podium spot. I have been out of all of it (serious workout) for too long and when I was feeling my best, I was tri training, but also doing 2 days a week of arm workouts and 1 day of legs. I like Kido, will probably never do a handstand pushup. Though I know I did them 35+ years ago when I was in Junior High. Them may have been 2. Does crossfit also include a lot of stretching?
|
| 2013-09-26 8:33 AM in reply to: Kido |
| Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by Kido ALSO, am I missing something? Isn't Crossfit just basically circuit training? That has been around FOREVER and no one got up in arms about it. Maybe with a twist to it to make it more fun than going through the same 12 weight machines and exercise bike at 24 hr fitness? Don't you flip truck tires or hit them with sledgehammers or shake a big heavy rope and stuff? Then mix in some burpees and situps and such? That seems a HELL of a lot more fun than the circuit station at the gym or lifting chest all day with body builders screaming at each other for one more rep. I think crossfit would be tons of fun. It's just too expensive, to be honest (I'll disagree with the author of the second article about that). They cost 120-150 a month here. Wow. When I can do the same on my own with my gym membership that costs $25 a month. I have no hate for crossfit, nor would I think I'm all that if I did it just like I don't think I'm all that with tri. I just do it. No big deal. I'm surprised at the big deal people seem to making about it. Bad or good. It's just something to do, right? Oh, and why is it a crossfit BOX? (I think that was brought up prior and I only figured out what that meant after the second article). To differentiate between a gym? That seems odd, but whatevs... completely agree. Around here its more like $180 (30 min away) to $250 (5 min away) and I know I could only get to it twice a week (already doing the other two most expensive sports of triathlon and riding horses). I would love to do it, but I've been told twice a week isn't worth it. So why spend the money? I would think twice a week would be, but no problem, I'll put the money towards my other hobbies. all I know about Rhabdo is that Alan Haynesworth, that gelatinous mass of nothing good, claimed to have it when Shanahan was putting him through the ringer during training camp. |
| 2013-09-26 8:57 AM in reply to: turtlegirl |
| Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by turtlegirl all I know about Rhabdo is that Alan Haynesworth, that gelatinous mass of nothing good, claimed to have it when Shanahan was putting him through the ringer during training camp. It's Albert.....and dude's a bigger D-bag than Cord and Tony and LB combined. I worked for the Titans when he was drafted and he missed most of camp holding out for money. On my last day, I was going around getting autographs from the players, taking pics with them, etc.....he told me "No". I laughed because I thought he was joking....and said something like "c'mon man...you're big time now, you already forget about the little people". His reply "I've always been big time" and walked away. I have nothing to add about CF that hasn't been said. |
| 2013-09-26 9:43 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by turtlegirl all I know about Rhabdo is that Alan Haynesworth, that gelatinous mass of nothing good, claimed to have it when Shanahan was putting him through the ringer during training camp. It's Albert.....and dude's a bigger D-bag than Cord and Tony and LB combined. I worked for the Titans when he was drafted and he missed most of camp holding out for money. On my last day, I was going around getting autographs from the players, taking pics with them, etc.....he told me "No". I laughed because I thought he was joking....and said something like "c'mon man...you're big time now, you already forget about the little people". His reply "I've always been big time" and walked away. I have nothing to add about CF that hasn't been said. Yet still less of a dbag than you. Edited by mr2tony 2013-09-26 9:44 AM |
| 2013-09-26 10:37 AM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
| Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by turtlegirl all I know about Rhabdo is that Alan Haynesworth, that gelatinous mass of nothing good, claimed to have it when Shanahan was putting him through the ringer during training camp. It's Albert.....and dude's a bigger D-bag than Cord and Tony and LB combined. I worked for the Titans when he was drafted and he missed most of camp holding out for money. On my last day, I was going around getting autographs from the players, taking pics with them, etc.....he told me "No". I laughed because I thought he was joking....and said something like "c'mon man...you're big time now, you already forget about the little people". His reply "I've always been big time" and walked away. I have nothing to add about CF that hasn't been said.
oops, you're right!!! Albert. I forgot how many times they played Fat Albert when talking about him... |
| 2013-09-26 10:58 AM in reply to: flip18436572 |
| Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret Originally posted by flip18436572 There is no CrossFit in our area, because I live in small town Iowa and we are lucky to have the YMCA that we have with a 4 lane pool. But, I know of people that were into triathlons and went to crossfit to help them in overall performance and increase strength overall. I would like to know more about it from people that are still doing tri's and doing crossfit and has it really helped them overall. I don't care about my triathlon speed/times as I will never be on a podium, unless DFL is a new podium spot. I have been out of all of it (serious workout) for too long and when I was feeling my best, I was tri training, but also doing 2 days a week of arm workouts and 1 day of legs. I like Kido, will probably never do a handstand pushup. Though I know I did them 35+ years ago when I was in Junior High. Them may have been 2. Does crossfit also include a lot of stretching? I don't have a LOT of experience yet, but I've started working with a trainer at my gym who is both USAT certified as well as a certified cross-fit coach and the workouts we've been doing have been very-much based on full-body/cross-fit moves. And it has kicked my A$$. I haven't had very many sessions with him yet, but I can tell you that my legs, arms and abs are definitely stronger than they were a month ago. My average cycling speed has improved, and I'm much better at riding hills. I'm going to stop my sessions about 2 weeks out from B2B, and then start up again once the race is over. For ME (notice that I'm ONLY referring to my own experience here, people) - it's been a great way to make sure that I'm still STRONG as well as using the other workouts to gain endurance. |
|
|
|
|
| |||
| Secret (or not-so-secret) Gross (not-so-gross) Habits You May or May Not Have Pages: 1 2 3 | ||
| Going a little less "Postal" Pages: 1 2 | ||
| |||
|
| ||||
|
| |||
|
|
View profile
Add to friends
Go to training log
Go to race log
Send a message
View album
CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK