Comments on: Considering CrossFit – But Is It Dangerous?

By: Suzie Cooney CPT

Suzie Cooney CPT — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:16:11 +0000

I’m glad to read more about this topic. I am a private trainer on Maui, and recently this topic comes my way often. I agree that for some that may be reentering fitness may want to get a nice pre base of strength before they jump into a crossfit session. I love how it does motivate people as that’s one of the reasons people love it. The team holds each other accountable.

I am a bit concerned about the levels of intensity sustained over a long periods of time, for the body does need to recover and repair. But, I think it’s a great way to mix up a routine to help avoid dreaded training plateaus.

I have a few friends who are pretty hard core and just love it, and they are also very competitive.

If you like it, you like the results great. It does build a person’s confidence too. That’s nice to see.

I throw in a few crossfit moves into my training sessions and people love it. At the same time however, I know my clients well and want them to succeed every time and have break throughs in their fitness that often surprises them. So if a certain set starts out to be more than they can handle, I’ll quickly modify it so we avoid injury.

Everything in moderation right? Thanks again for this nice place to write.
Aloha

By: women's workout

women's workout — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:54:16 +0000

I have heard some great things about crossfit, but I don’t know if its for people that are completely out of shape as it is pretty intense! But for people ready to take workouts up a notch and try something new, I think its awesome.

By: Jason Clark

Jason Clark — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:48 +0000

I have been to one once for an informational session otherwise i do the workouts at home.
One thing about crossfit is because there is such a cult following you can find in the forums lots of ways to do the workouts at home.
If i could afford it i would go to a crossfit gym just for the extra motivation.