Thanks!

There are reasons why you deadlift and squat in a particular way, and if you understand human anatomy and physiology you would understand why doing a power clean or snatch with less than your 1 rep max isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even though there is a place for that as well.

I have been working in the fitness industry for some time now as well as completing a kinesiology degree at the University of Calgary and Nelson is right, CrossFit is not perfect, but if taught by a qualified coach it would be beneficial for almost anyone who isn’t an elite athlete. It is only conducive to injury if you are not scaling your workouts as required or not performing proper excercise technique as would be instructed by a quality coach.

I am a Newfoundlander and was looking into bringing a legitimate CrossFit to St. John’s and that’s how I stumbled upon this. So I do hope CrossFit has something to say about you using their name. Oh, and CrossFit is a trademarked name, you cannot just use it without permission. Especially when you have no idea what it is about. I really hope that is what your next post is about.

What is your current training credentials? Besides attending multiple seminars are you a certified personal trainer through a reputable source? Any certified trainer could teach cross-fit style exercises and build a great workout for people without being crossfit certified. From looking at “About Me” I gathered that you love to lift weights (which does not make you a trianer), you love taking multiple supplements (which does not make you a nutritional expert), but you frequently have injuries, and you failed out of University several times.

Personally, I would be hesitant on training with somebody who keeps hurting himself due to his training, and has not displayed that he is even qualified to train others in becoming healthier people. You may be qualified to teach marshal arts though, due to your pictures showing you earned some colors of belts….

i got a very nasty post coming up on Crossfit. Not about their training, more about their management and people at the upper levels running things.

Once you read this blog post you will be shocked…trust me!

I’ve been ‘crossfitting’ for about 2 years now, and think that the program is challenging, and pushes the body to its limits. Moreover, I am of the mind that if you follow the crossfit workout of the day religiously, it may be conducive to injury. However, clarification is necessary!

Another respondent had mentioned that it “bastardizes quality power exercises by turning them into an aerobic workout,” but this could not be further from the truth (sorry Peter!). First of all, crossfit integrates both aerobic training and anaerobic training, and does not turn power exercises into aerobic exercises (how could this be the case?? You’re oxygen deprived, clearly anaerobic).

One who follows crossfit will be quick to point that the program is cyclical; it varies from high-volume training, intended to build stamina and endurance, to low-volume training – intended to build strength and power.

Like any program, crossfit is not without its flaws. However, when executed properly, under the close supervision of a qualified trainer, crossfit can provide a safe and effective means of “forging elite fitness.”

Also, I was wondering if there a link that you can share with me on where your facility is and perhaps a schedule so that I may come by? Thanks so much, I look forward to meeting you.

B Shand

Nice hearing from you.

I was suppose to get certfied via crossfit next weekend, but i won UFC tickets so it has to be done later the summer

If you want to drop in for a workout just email me. we can def hook you up!!

Rob

The only article I have been able to find regarding injury rates associated with Crossfit was published by the CF Infantry School in 2006. It’s found at http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/Austere-Result-Brief_Aug-06.pdf. The results of their six week study found that only one participant out of 23 reported an injury (strained shoulder from climbing a rope). From personal experience with the CF, this is an incredibly low injury rate.

If you dive into Crossfit tryng to complete the posted workout of the day as prescribed, I would agree that the risk of injury will be great, especially if there is a lack of experience with some of the power moves. However, if you start slow, study the moves, concentrate on form, and keep the weight light, the risk of injury will be minimal. Just my $0.02.