[quote]Powerpuff wrote:
I’m focused on building a foundation and learning proper technique in all the fundamentals. The endurance/cardio part does have an appeal; but I already know how to do that. I don’t need to attend an expensive class to get my heart rate up.[/quote]
Is there anyway you can convince more women to think like you? Damn, that would be a breath of fresh air!
research how to get rhabdomyolysis, then do that.
I would recommend trying several crossfit gyms (if there are more than one in your area). There are 4 near my work/home and they are all slightly different. It depends on the owner and the trainers on staff. Out of the 4 I’ve been to hear in ClearLake (Houston, TX) here’s how they shake out:
Gym A: Very random. Workout could be just about anything. Many times it’s more of a crossfit endurance type workout.
Gym B: Some strength work, some muscle endurance work, some gymnastics and of course metcon.
Gym C: They like kettlebells and circuit training. Again, they mix in the other stuff too, but you can count on using kettlebells several times a week.
Gym D: ** My favorite of the 4, and the most expensive. GPP followed by Strength Training. Usually either 3x5 or 5x3 of Squat, Front Squat, Deadlift, PowerClean, or Snatch. Then the metcon, usually Fran, Annie, Cindy, etc… Then they toss in some cartwheels, or muscle ups and any variety of gymnastics skills. They teach the muscle up and hand-stand ALOT!!
So depending on what you are looking for, realize most affiliates have their niche and their favorite workouts. Find the one that suits you!!
Goodluck, and pass this on to your friend.
[quote]SquatDeepHomie wrote:
All you need to know about crossfit is that it makes you look like a lean Frank Zane[/quote]
would that not make you an anorexic ethiopian ?
[quote]FightingScott wrote:
[quote]Shanenicky wrote:
Alright Fighting Scott thanks a bunch. I was discussing with my friend and we were thinking it’s probably a good idea to start her off on a mobility/strength phase. Some form of starting strength with mainly body weight and dumbbells for a month or or 2 with a cardio/crossfit type finisher twice a week. Then later on switch it to starting strength with crossfit assistance. I’ll try to ask her to see if she’s interested in yoga or pilates once a week since that’ll definitely help her mobility as she isn’t a very active person. Thanks again![/quote]
No. Don’t waste your time with dumbbells. Dumbbells are for the advanced. Barbell is the basic. If she’s not ready for a 45lb barbell then get a broomstick. Doing Squats and Good-Mornings with just a broomstick is one of the best ways de-conditioned people can build up flexibility and strength. She should start learning how to Squat right away, even if that means using a broomstick.
“Some form of starting strength with mainly bodyweight” isn’t starting strength at all. Starting strength is Squatting 3 times a week and doing some cleans, presses, and deadlfits. NO body-weight stuff. No cardio. No assistance.
You’ll pretty much never see Crossfitters use Dumbbells these days. If you’re going to Crossfit there’s already so much to learn in the way of gymnastics, weightlifting, powerlifting, rowing, etc that you shouldn’t waste your time tracking Dumbbell Curl PRs.
Yoga and Pilates suck. Pilates was made by the French to rehabilitate bedridden, injured soldiers. Check out the Mobility WOD for improving mobility. But mobility will largely be improved if she just starts squatting, picking stuff up, and putting it over her head.
Don’t dip her toes into something that’s maybe kinda getting her ready to start trying something like crossfit in a few weeks. Just pick something and dive in. I would recommend you send her to a Crossfit Gym. There are thousands all over the country so there is probably one near you. She doesn’t need to be in fantastic shape to start going to classes at one. [/quote]
Pilates was invented by the French for bed ridden soliders? What’s next, the Germans bombing Pearl Harbor?
Crossfit does have programming but it is different in the way its done. can be something like this.
e.g. day 1 - strength
day 2 - strength, metcon
day 3 - strenght, metcon, gymnastic skills
rest
day 1 - metcon
day 2 - metcon, gymnastic
day 3 - metcon, gymnastic, strength
rest
day 1 - gymnastic, strenght
ect, ect, ect.