You've probably heard the term Crossfit in the last year. With exersizes like "Burpees" and a growing population of Crossfitters, ESPN coverage and "gyms" popping up all over the nation in small bare buildings with basic weights, bars and ropes in them it's certainly experiencing a BOOM. But is it worthwhile? Is it Safe? Is it. . . really anything new?
Remember the Atkins diet? For a few years, "fat" people thought 'all I have to do is not eat carbs and I'll lose weight.' Well, that fad died quickly. There are certainly people who are following the basic guidelines of it, the fad is over. And soon, I believe, the Crossfit fad will fade away. It's cult like following has looked similar to the fan base of the Dave Matthews Band, or members of "The Warehouse" as they like to refer to themselves... But remember 15 years ago when the DMB fad took place. DMB was everywhere. Now, sure they've got their diehard fans, but the general population realized that their music really wasn't that great and that in fact Dave is sort of an asshole. When his tour bus emptied their pooper onto some unsuspecting tourists in Chicago 5 years ago, speculation began to form as to whether or not it was done on purpose after DMBs twitter account was seen to make some leading tweets. The tweets were take down later, but the stench remained.
Regardless, in 5 years you will drive by some "not so great" part of town and find an empty building with a few weights and bars and a half torn down sign that says Crossfit. You might even have a good laugh thinking about what could go down as the greatest hoax in fitness history that is to be known as Crossfit.
My advice, don't take the easy way out. Eat organic fruits and vegatables with the occassional fresh grass feed beef and fresh seafood. Stay away from every and anything that is processed or contains preservatives, and keep active. Play sports, run, walk, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and most importantly, do it like they do on the discovery channel. Because you and me baby, we ain't nothing but mammals.
C.B.C.S
- JP
Clearly the only objective of this post is to get a rise out of me by an ill-advised couch potato. I can't even believe I am wasting my time responding, but here are a few counterpoints. Dave Matthews Band was recognized as the top grossing touring act for an entire decade by Pollstar (http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=702459). $529.1 million grossed from 2000 - 2009 with 11.6 million tickets sold. That's 3 million more than the next closest act (some hillbilly). Couldn't agree more with your food recommendations. I am trying to refute some of the CrossFit talk you posted, but you really didn't say anything other than it is a fad. A fad it may be indeed, but I have never felt more fit in my life after the last year of CrossFit. I am surprised I haven't felt this good sooner...I mean I've been playing sports, running and taking the stairs instead of the elevator my whole life...weird! You can call me a fad or anything else you'd like if I make a half a billion dollars or improve people's overall health and well-being!
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Another thing...your diet looks awfully similar to the Paleo Diet that many CrossFitters partake in. Doesn't seem that CrossFit is such a fad with respect to diet.
ReplyDeleteHarvard study shows that those who participate in cross fit at least once in their lives have a 50% greater chance of not being my friend.
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