CrossFit

djpaulc247

Anyone on here do CrossFit?  I recently started it after watching the Froning documentary on Netflix (followed by lots of other doc's on it) and a CF gym / box opening across the road from my work.

I've been going to the gym for years just lifting weights and doing bits of running, HIIT, kettlebell's, etc and done a few Tough Mudders so class myself as pretty fit but this is humbling me and I think that's what I love about it.

Every work out I feel like I've really got something from it, absolutely loving it so far but still finding my feet with a lot of the olympic lifts and WOD's.  Looking to compete locally at some point in the new year just as something to aim for.  Might even go for the Games at some point   Although I'd be in the Masters nowadays

Interested to hear off others who do it, anyone who has competed, anyone who has done the Open, Regionals, etc.

I may even start recording my workouts on here if there's any interest.

Crossfit terms:

Box = Gym
WOD = Workout of the Day
AMRAP = As Many Reps / Rounds as Possible
Metcon = Metabolic Conditioning
KB = Kettlebell
DU's = Double Unders (when a skipping rope passes under your feet twice with only one jump)
HSPU = Handstand Push Up
PU = Pull Up
MU = Muscle Up
BJ = Box Jumps
WB = Wall Ball
TTB = Toes to Bar
C2B = Chest to Bar
OHS = Overhead Squat
C&J = Clean & Jerk

original jungle

started in 2008, never competed though

djpaulc247

Nice, almost a decade then. I'm gutted I have never tried it sooner really but didn't know enough about it and never really looked into it before. Went to a taster session in September, then did a foundations class before taking a week off for Tough Mudder and was then on holiday until 30th Sept so this is effectively my fourth full week.

I decided to enter a comp anyway, bought my ticket for a pairs comp today that my gym is hosting in Jan so have just under three months to train for it. They're having RX and scaled so have gone for scaled, looking forward to it.

Have you just never fancied doing a competition or not considered it?

beecee

Been doing it for around 4 years, cant see me never doing it now.

bubs999

There are a few classes near me, but they are very restrictive, either really early in the morning, or late evening, which is no good for me, I need a daytime one

original jungle

been diagnosed with crohns disease about 4 years ago, so its 2 steps forward one step back kind of thing, lose weight and muscle then have to build myself up again. Soul destroying really. I'd be in the masters as well at 44, but i still do it but not flat out so much.

i follow this guy james fitzgerald https://opexfit.com the first winner of the games back in 2007(extremely smart coach) and this guy Marcus Filly (@marcusfilly) • Instagram photos and videos

djpaulc247

My Mrs has Crohn's and Colitis, horrible condition and she really suffers so I can sympathise.  Not only physically challenging but mentally as well, especially when she is having a bad flare up as it really gets her down.

booyaka

I started crossfit about 3 months ago at a full on crossfit gym.

Loving it - great vibe, super helpful coaches/people, love the team/partner vibe. Even my kids go to the kids crossfit classes (10 & 6) and they love it.

It really has reignited my fitness.....I used to cycle 200 miles a week but was getting a bit bored and needed something else and this has been superb for me.

I can see the progress in just 3 months.

Example of one workout this week....

beecee

Partner wod today, a rear grinder.
300cal on the bike
300cal on the rower.

While one is on the bike, then the rower,  the other does an even share of the following, then swap over.
Split as needed.

50 burpees over the bar.
100 ground to overhead - rx 60kg
150 wall balls.
300 push ups, (or earth downs).
150 wall balls.
100 ground to overhead.
50 burpees over the bar.

original jungle

@booyaka cindy is a definitely gasser the best i've managed was 21 rounds in 20 min AMRAP about 7 years ago lol DT is an absolute forearm/grip killer.

@beecee 300cals on the bike & rower urghhh never mind the rest of the wod.

Did 20 km on the assault bike this morning as an easy active recovery day with some core work and free handstand practice.