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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Not a Gimmick
I was asked recently by a non-crossfitting friend (yes, they exist in theory) what I thought were the reasons for Crossfit's popularity and success. My response was immediate. I said, "Because, it's not a gimmick. Front-Squatting and Running isn't a gimmick."
And it's not. Marrying together Olympic sports is a hard stinking workout, and one without a ceiling or top-end.
Last night, we had nine racks simultaneously in use by teams of three. Beginners were working out next to advanced athlete and both were working at their available capacities.
A couple of nights ago, I was talking about the "not a gimmick" conversation with my good friend and pro-couch surfer Johnny Welborn. His response? "I've been training hard since high school. Add college football to ten seasons playing in the NFL and that's a lot of time. Lifting weights and running always kicks my ass. Always. That's why this stuff works, and why it always will."
Gymnastics? Not a gimmick. Check.
Olympic Weight-Lifting? Not a gimmick. Check.
Barbell Training? Not a gimmick. Check.
Running and rowing? Not a gimmick. Check.
All these elements mixed together? Gut Check.
Coach K-so-much-room-to-get-better-Star
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6 comments:
Seeing the pix of SFCF always get me jacked up before I train in my gym with rubber floors and mulitple bathrooms. Takes me back to the days of being 14 yrs old training in the garage. SFCF is my mecca and a regular pilgrimage cleanses the soul and the body.
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Then squat #400...
Thats my plan...
THOM!
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Are the rest of you getting ready for the Death by Dipsea?
Question for Kelly. I'm not a member of your gym but have been watching your videos about knee pain. I was curious about your take on shoes. I wear asics to run and nike free trainers for crossfit. I think I have a bit of tendonitis going on in my knee. Wondering if shoes would help. Should I just wear my pronation correcting asics for everything or do you recomend something else for the crossfit stuff. I wear do wins to lift in. Thanks in advance.
nice post. thanks.
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