Should You Go To Crossfit?

“Hi Dave, I'm thinking of attending a crossfit class once per week, to compete against people again, what do you think”

This was a message sent by a client recently, which of course I answered.

But I thought it made for an interesting newsletter.

I have spoken out against crossfit many times over the years, most commonly to say “it's a great idea, poorly executed”

I have no issues with the idea of crossfit, my problem was always with the lack of quality control within the brand.

Now, I'm not here to bash anyone or anything.

What crossfit does very well, so well that and old friend of mine who is a former crossfit affiliate (deaffiliated due to the quality control issues I mentioned) uses the tagline “social fitness”

There's something special about training with company

Being in a group of people with a shared goal.

Having peer support

Chasing the people in front of you, encouraging those behind you

Of course, crossfit isn't the only place this happens, most sports clubs are built on this

Martial arts clubs rely on this

Any place where people take their training seriously is generally a very supportive place.

People there generally acknowledge effort over ability.

So to them it doesn't matter what you can and can't do, it only matters how willing you are to put the effort in

It's what I refer to as attitude

If you have attitude, others will recognise it and will help you.

So never be afraid to go into the “scary” gyms, they're the places where you'll find the best people, the most support and as a result you may actually find yourself having the most fun while making the most progress.

Ignore the name above the door, experience their attitude

And if it turns out the place isn't for you, walk.

And try the next place and the next thing.

Until you find a place that gives you the training experience you are looking for, no matter what that may be.

Regards

Dave Hedges

www.davehedges.net