Crossfit Question

[pag41989]

I noticed a lot of people go to a crossfit gym with classes? I just go to a basic gym and I go at 530 in the morning and there are no classes at that time. I was wondering if I can do crossfit on my own? Also if there is does anyone have any recs such as a list of workouts, a webpage with good tips, blogs etc?

[hokiegirl82]

a lot of people do crossfit on their own if they have the proper equipment - you can probably find everything you need at your current gym. You can check out crossfit.com for the daily WOD.

[starryfish]

All crossfit boxes (gyms) have classes. That is one of the points of crossfit, to work out in a group for competition, etc.

You need to go to a specific crossfit box and not a regular gym for "true" crossfit classes. Just google crossfit and your zip code and I bet you have some boxes in your area. Most boxes have morning classes.

I would be weary of doing full crossfit on my own, since I was not familar with heavy/olympic lifting and would be afraid of injuring myself without a trainer.

[pag41989]

Oh okay. I just kept seeing all the posts about crossfit and I thought it was just a little bit more of an intense strength training. I am not looking to compete or anything just be healthy and in decent shape. Now that I have read about it some more and looked over the website it probably isn't for me right now lol. Thank you though

[starryfish]

Jun 15, 2012 8:25:25 GMT -5 pag41989 said:

Oh okay. I just kept seeing all the posts about crossfit and I thought it was just a little bit more of an intense strength training. I am not looking to compete or anything just be healthy and in decent shape. Now that I have read about it some more and looked over the website it probably isn't for me right now lol. Thank you though

I dont compete in crossfit, but I am new to heavy lifting, so for me, i would not be comfortable doing it on my own (heavy lifting) but would be okay with the WODs (workout of the day) which include cardio, abs, pushups, etc.

[MrsManners]

You can totally do it on your own if you have proper equipment and are familiar with the lifts and movements. I wasn't so I need to work out at the box so the trainer can help me. I go to crossfit at 5:30 in the morning so you might see what time they offer classes at your local crossfit and substitute it instead of your gym routine.

[pag41989]

I would never heavy lift by myself unless it is the machine I use with the barbell that catches it before it falls on you. I will have to try out the WODs though. I just wanted to change up my routine some. I am getting bored with the basic squats and everything else.

[missmissy234]

I don't know anything about Crossfit and what is all invovled, but if you're looking at using your gym, but finding a good strength training program, I would recomment the New Rules for Weight Lifting (for women).

This has really helped me get stronger.

I bought my book from Amazon.com.
HTH

[LWoods]

You can definitely do it on your own, but I'd go to a consult (or whatever the initial class is called at a box) to make sure I had the moves down right. I'm injury prone though.

Crossfit (and other similar workouts) is great for an all around workout - cardio, weights, etc.

[pag41989]

Jun 15, 2012 9:02:42 GMT -5 missmissy234 said:

I don't know anything about Crossfit and what is all invovled, but if you're looking at using your gym, but finding a good strength training program, I would recomment the New Rules for Weight Lifting (for women).

This has really helped me get stronger.

I bought my book from Amazon.com.
HTH

I will have to check this out.. I remember seeing that on this board as well.. thank you!

[juangela]

I, personally, would not try CrossFit on my own. I was very confident in the weight room prior to joining CrossFit and was lifting heavy, but you really need proper instruction on Olympic Lifts, I was used to muscling everything and CrossFit requires a lot of "power" moves.

Also, the WODs that CrossFit headquarters posts are VERY intense. Most boxes don't use them because they are incredibly advanced and the average CrossFitter couldn't do them. Also, if you workout at a CF Box, the trainers will be able to help you safely scale workouts to suit your fitness level and needs. That is especially helpful if you are sore and can't do something you'd normally be able to do.

I feel you. I was in a similar place when I started CF. I'd definitely recommend checking out a box near you. It was exactly what I needed.