Crossfit : Good or bad ?

[Browser Brody]

To be honest i don't know too much about it and the most dialogue i have read around it involves either singing it's praises or dismissing it as a fad with terrible technique.

I am sure the truth lies somewhere in the middle.


Anyway, is crossfit good or bad?

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[Mick Lyons]

Good or bad for what?

 

[Browser Brody]

People say that it's a great workout, that it combines powerlifting, kettlebells, gymnastics, running, rowing, calisthenics etc..



The detractors say it teaches poor technique which results in a lot of joint injuries especially down the line.

 

[Michael P Splonk]

If you've got poor technique its not going to be good. If you've got good technique you'll probably not hurt yourself.

 

[wat_boy]

Overhead kettlebell swings and kipping pull ups LOL!

 

[Mick Lyons]

Are you trying to get fit for sport though?

 

[watermelon]

Most of these classes IMO are good if you already have perfected the technique of lifting something or shit like that. Otherwise..while they are better than doing nothing...you are doing exercises with a bad technique and probably not getting the benefit you think.

 

[watermelon]

Thats my professional opinion.

 

[Mick Lyons]

 

[Cloudy O'Ranieri]

I always wanted to be an Asian with double Ds and good definition.

Where do I sign up?