The Buzz

Here’s a little anecdotal evidence for you about the impression people who are curious about CrossFit have about CrossFit before trying it…

Today someone came into the gym looking for some info about classes. We talked for a while and the conversation came to a point where it made sense to ask them if they’d tried CrossFit before. They said “no, but what I have seen of CrossFit is a bunch of video clips of people hurting themselves.”

(It’s not an exact quote but you get the general idea.) I’ve heard this many times from many people. So apparently that’s what we do – hurt ourselves.

It’s certainly true that I’ve hurt myself doing CrossFit. Doubtless many of you have done the same. Hopefully they’ve been minor injuries but there are nasty ones out there too. I’ve also hurt myself taking out the garbage. Again, I’m sure some of you have done the same (watch out for that sharp rock by the curb). CrossFit has also increased my physical capacity in ways I couldn’t even conceive of before I started it. Taking out the trash hasn’t had quite the same returns.

CrossFit, as a physical pursuit, holds risks. Train smart. CrossFit, as a “thing” that is incredibly popular, has a reputation. Train smart. I’d prefer that the popular perception of CrossFit be that it is a comprehensive and challenging conditioning program rather than something people do to hurt themselves. It’s doubtful that my efforts will have much impact on the popular perception but I can at least try and as both a coach and a student put a more positive message out there.

Fallacy of Division
Part 1: Skill
For 8 minutes alternate between A & B
A: 30 seconds of double unders, 30 seconds of rest
B: 30 seconds of skin the cat, 30 seconds of rest
Part 2: Metcon
For 5 rounds, accumulate as many reverse burpees as possible
With one minute on the clock do
9 snatches (95/65)
AMRAP reverse burpees with the remaining time
Rest one minute

Check the whiteboard for numbers.