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    Default Anyone try Crossfit?

    I'm trying to decide between P90x and joining a Crossfit gym. I hear Crossfit is great but don't know anyone that's done it. It looks really expensive though. Has anyone here tried it?

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    Do Crossfit. It will kick your ass, and you will see phenomenal functional strength gains, along with insane physical composition changes. There is no substitute for having a trainer working with you, keeping you from injuring yourself, yet pushing you to your limits in a way that no dvd ever could.

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    I also vote for crossfit. Besides the fitness gains, you become part of a pretty great community that motivates each other. Haven't you ever wanted to try olympic lifts?

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    Quote Originally Posted by prettysammie View Post
    I'm trying to decide between P90x and joining a Crossfit gym. I hear Crossfit is great but don't know anyone that's done it. It looks really expensive though. Has anyone here tried it?
    My sister and her husband do it and love it. They got SOoo strong! My sis could do 40 regular pushups in a row - wow! Like Angelking said, you are paying not just for the gym but the motivation and cameraderie as well.


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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    I tried crossfit but I didn't like how rough the bars made my hands. Callouses are not sexy

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    ^^^
    Did you try gloves?

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    Callouses build character...well that's what my coach tells me

    Gloves sometimes get in the way of certain movements though...say kiping pull-ups. You risk serious injury by not having a solid grip on the bar. Only way to do it is to chalk up.

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    ^^^
    Probably right about gloves, I wouldn't know because I've never used them. I can tell you however that I've always used chalk and I have tons of callouses still. Guess callouses are just part of the game....

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    I f**** love Crossfit-the results are great and quick. It's hard, but since the workouts are so short it's over before you really have time to think about it. And having a trainer right there with you is worth so much-as already mentioned he/she will make sure you don't injure yourself and provide some extra motivation you may not have on your own. I can only recommend it.

    I was really nervous after all I read online about how tough it is etc., but the people that do this are usually very supportive and will push you to do only what you can.

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    Most crossfit gyms have a "free Saturday" thing. Check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aline View Post

    I was really nervous after all I read online about how tough it is etc., but the people that do this are usually very supportive and will push you to do only what you can.
    They will drive you to your limit as well. This is where you get results and those warm and fuzzy feelings of accomplishing something you never thought you could have.

    Best of luck to you sammie.

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    Ok, I'm going to do it. I heard it does amazing things for your butt and abs.

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    It does amazing things to EVERYTHING!

    So did you try the free class yet Sammie? At my gym, the ladies outnumber the gents...not that I'm complaining.

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    Default Re: Anyone try Crossfit?

    Crossfit can be really productive, but there's not enough emphasis on good instruction and the ever-present danger of high-impact joint injuries that are quite common to this specific training regimen.

    Just be aware.
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