CrossFit

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by marie

I have a 6 pack...............I keep it in my fridge

Perfect!!

[Myka]

I'm not looking for weight loss really - maybe 5 lbs. More for general fitness and shaping. I like the idea of group classes. I can't handle going to a gym and lifting weights...BORING!

Originally Posted by mseepman

Sucker for punishment eh Mindy

You betcha.

Originally Posted by Nano

I love it. Ive lost 65lb since december of last year but have only been doing cross fit for about 3 months now. I come home hurting every time but am building solid muscle mass.
Highly recommend it to anyone.

Awesome, good for you!

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I'd say as a woman, you'll likely get in shape. Men can typically die, as egos tend to push harder than the body can follow

That's probably accurate. There does seem to be an injury prevalence. I guess a person needs to know when to say no.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Myka

That's probably accurate. There does seem to be an injury prevalence. I guess a person needs to know when to say no.

Ya, women tend to have more common sense and not injure themselves trying to prove anything. Usually

[reefermadness]

Proper form and good trainers go a long way. Hope your CrossFit gym has them.

Good luck Mindy, let us know how you like it.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

Proper form and good trainers go a long way. Hope your CrossFit gym has them.

Good luck Mindy, let us know how you like it.

Thanks! Yes, good form is very important to me. After my introductory class (where they were picky about my form) I did tell them that form is of utmost importance to me. I picked the more expensive/popular CrossFit gym to go to. Whether that is a popularity contest or because they really are superior - only time will tell.

I hope it works out. I need to blow off some steam. I have more energy than a person should be left alone with.

[kien]

ZOMG I'm tired just reading this thread

[nrosdal]

Good luck Mindy, I love it. Just take your time and make sure the coaches are good and not just programming random things. A good CF gym will actually put some thought into it and not just trying to kill you every day. Also, be careful with the fast progression and don't hesitate to take a day or week off if something hurts(more the muscle soreness.. because there will be plenty of that).

I can say from experience that if you have a little injury and push through it can set ya back quite a bit with a big one ( i tore my pec off the bone in December and am just able to get back at it starting few weeks ago). I was the guy that Brad described earlier (a silly goose).

But you will know after a few weeks how it is. Usually a love or hate kinda thing. Should get great results if ya show up

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

ZOMG I'm tired just reading this thread

I hope you're doing that abs WO I gave you!!

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by kien

ZOMG I'm tired just reading this thread

Me too! Poutine anyone?

Jokes apart, I need to start working out; docs told me I am too fat for my age and I might die any minute

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, women tend to have more common sense and not injure themselves trying to prove anything. Usually

My goal is to improve fitness. Sitting on the couch with a blown knee (or other such thing) would do me quite the opposite. This is always in my mind. I'm not invincible like I used to be.

Oh, and thanks to those who expressed "rah rah rah" for me! I just may need a cheer squad! Thing is, I'm a cheap bastard and I already paid for 4 months of 12x per month classes, so you can bet I will attend all 48 of those classes!