Any CrossFitters?

This is my 1st time posting on the "Exercise and Fitness" forum.  I just wanted to know if anyone else has had any success with CrossFit.  I've been doing it for 2 months and although I am no where close to where I want to be, I have made some great improvements in my fitness and so far I've loss 40 lbs since I began.

I just wanted to get some insight and opinions from anyone else's CrossFit experience.

Thanks! -Larry

Sorry, I dont, but I remember someone on here was.  maybe they will chime in!!

 

Kat

What does cross fit consist of? Not familiar with it ?

It's a cross training program normally done at a gym or as they call a "Box".  They incorporate weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics into the routine.  For example, a workout may include deadlifts, pull-ups, kettlebell swings, and a 1 mile run.  The workouts could last anywhere from 20-30 minutes but it's 20-30 minutes straight with a 3-5 minute rest sometimes in between sets.  The workouts are really intense but I love it.

For more info Google "CrossFit".

Thanks! -Larry

I do my own version of this. I run 1-2 times a week. Swim 1-2, Hike 2-3 times, yoga twice, bike 2-3, skate 2 and lift weights 2-3 times. It is weather and other activity dependant. I try to build in everyday stuff at the end of each trip so it is part of my schedule. It seems to make it more of a lifestyle and less of a forced activity.

Yes i crosssfit and love it  Had surgery in 2009 high weight 350lb present weight 173lb been involve with crossfit for approx a year .i have ran a marathon before but no work is as challenging as crossfit  you different exercise that is design tax you as different fit level ex strngth ,cardio fitness,gymnastic

Yes!  I have been CrossFitting for three years, and it and Paleo eating are what got me back on track after having my third child.  I just passed my 10-year RNY anniversary.  I was definitely on the road to regain and feeling HORRIBLE when I decided to give CrossFit a try.  Poster above - what you're doing sounds awesome, but it's not CrossFit.  CrossFit is randomized functional movements performed at high intensity, and it's different from most anything you'd see anywhere - except that it's now catching on.  CrossFit and the Paleo lifestyle make health and nutrition make sense for me, after a lifetime of struggling.  Still have to work though!

Thank you for responding! I've been doing CrossFit for a little over 3 months and I love it! Not only are the workouts very challenging but I love my the attitude of the people and coaches at my  "Box". Everyone is so motivating and encouraging.  I couldn't ask for a better workout environment.  It also doesn't hurt that I've lost 48 lbs in those 3 months.  I am officially hooked! LOL! Again, thanks for responding to this post. -Larry

for rootdog i do belong to a cross fit gym and i too have adopted the paleo diet i plan on competing in the master superfit competition i had done everything to flipping tire to muscle up. i run sprint, do snatch and jerk ,box jumps i had develop a body that in my wildest dream i could never imagine i have 6pac at the age of 52 plus the community and the support of the trainer,the member is very inspiring i have been involved in alot of fitness activity like running a marathon to weigh lifting but this style fitness and diet(crossfit) is the most rewarding especially for people who had the surgery. im living it and loving it 

Ok, thinking pretty seriously about joining a local CrossFit gym here!!!

My goal for 2013 is an un-assisted chin up!!!  (And dip)

I have 3 emails out to local gyms....

What kind of costs are you folks seeing for CF training?