Coincidentally I just watched that bad form video today. Painful to watch, really. But isn't that the problem? The author even managed to get certified. Two days and $1000 and you can open your own 'box'. That doesn't mean all Crossfit is bad, and I wouldn't be surprised if most of the Crossfit trainers are pretty capable. It does mean that Crossfit itself probably isn't contributing anything good, and that the proper trainers are good trainers despite Crossfit, not because of it. Saying 'Crossfit can be good, if done safe' isn't a good argument: replace the Crossfit part with anything else that can easily injure you and it sounds ridiculous. Even a newb like me can understand the bad form in this video, and it's from the Crossfit Olympics of all things. By the way, that guy mocking the Games got his entire YouTube channel removed by lawyers from Crossfit because of that very video. With a proper trainer and good form you can do nearly every weird training programme and survive it, but that doesn't mean those programmes aren't dangerous. When it comes to my own training, I am being taught the basics by a skilled trainer, but I'm still in th phase. If I have any questions, I'll shoot 'em your way, thanks!Although the business model is questionable, the physical training methods are generally tried and true... when they're being performed safely.
Oh yeah, hahah, I agree with you all the way. I won't sit here and defend Crossfit. Like I said, I'm a notch below those guys (maybe more than one notch) when it comes to the insanity factor. And yep, you have people paying for the pedigree to run a brand-name gym who may or may not have any business managing anything at all. I'm sure release papers are signed upon applying for gym membership, but you have to wonder if there's still room for lawsuits if the fad keeps spreading. For training, as with anything, you need to know your limits. Trying to hit your max (or higher) after you've been doing other taxing activities? Not really a good situation to put your body through. Especially when it's televised. The chicks lifting 365? Yeah, I've never deadlifted above 275, but I also didn't look anything like that while doing it. Anyway, I'm on a cut now. Lost about 11 pounds within the last two months. Mostly fat, but also a bit of muscle mass. Still lifting big, but eating at a caloric deficit. Jesus, this is the most bro paragraph ever typed up on Hubski. Maybe even the whole damn post.