A Blatant Crossfit Endorsement

I've read a couple of random crossfit blogs, and I've seen two variations on the theme about commitment to crossfit:

The first variation are reports of progression in strength, endurance, and speed as a result of sticking to crossfit and seeing it through.

The other variation comprises of those who dabble in crossfit, in whatever manner and for whatever reason.

I think initial full commitment to a system is a much better approach, and this applies to more than just working out. There are many reasons why jumping in head first will yield better results then gradually dabbing your toe in the pool.

Reason #1: You're probably hesitant about crossfit because you're scared. If you're only half-heartedly trying because crossfit is new and scary, you give yourself more chances to back out, never really experiencing crossfit and seeing if it works. If you go full-force and give it your all, then you will no longer be afraid. To keep with the controlling metaphor, if everyone else is in the pool and telling you the water's fine, why not just jump in?

Reason #2: Only by fully commiting to crossfit will you be able to properly compare results, much like how one should exercise with full range of motion. If you never really try crossfit, then how will you be able to say it works or doesn't work? How would you be able to say swimming doesn't make you stronger if you only got your legs wet? It is true you might need to tweak crossfit so as to better fit your needs, but only after completely emerging yourself into crossfit can you fully understand how it works, and then fine tune your crossfit workout.

Reason #3: The focus brought on while crossfitting will make exercising easier. Constantly worrying that the crossfit workout you're currently performing will hurt your strength/flexibility/whatever will prevent you frim really pushing yourself, the hallmark of Crossfit.

Reason #4: On that note, I am reminded of advice my father gave me when I first attempted studying with the TV on. "If you study study. If you watch tv, watch tv. But if you do both you'll water down both." Don't try to modify crossfit workouts (other than scaling, which is understandable) thinking it will help you improve some aspect of your physical game without having a thourough understanding of how Crossfit exercises work.

Reason #5: You might think you understand crossfit after one or two weeks, but you have no idea. Crossfit is based on complicated principals and understanding of the human body. This will become more appearent the more you do it, trust me on this, because I know nothing and I'm just now figuring this out.

Reason #6: You're still intimidated by crossfit. Look, it can be done by anyone, here's proof:
An eighty-year old deadlifting 35lbs. If your grandmother can do you, you can do it.













Here's Kyle Maynard attending his Level I cert seminar. ...The dude doesn't even have complete appendages and he's an active crossfitter who hopes to own his own gym someday. All your excuses just got up, opened the door, and quietly left in shame.
















I'm not saying exclusively do Crossfit, I'm saying you should whole-heartedly crossfit, at least for a while.