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I like the Crossfit concept in general, and think the WOD provide good general fitness. However, Crossfit takes things to an extreme, and some Crossfit online forums are almost cult like. I like the workouts but beware that:
Questioning the methodology is not taken well. There was a video of an eleven year old demoing a 80 lbs thruster. That's 80 pounds over head. By an eleven year girl. I question if it is a good idea for such a young child to lift that much weight. The response was basically that it's OK, because Crossfit Journal states so, and that her parents are Crossfit certified trainers. Basically a circular argument. OK then.
There is a tendency to over train, and some gyms do not pay enough attention to form. This can be dangerous when it comes time to work with Olympic lifts or kettlebells. I was almost hit by a kettlebell that flew out of an exhausted trainee's hands as she was working out. Doing heavy deadlifts or Olympic lifts for time, in a competitive group environment, is probably not a good idea.
The paleo diet endorsed unquestioningly Crossfiters, is not recommended by any reputable nutritionist or MD. When I used to workout at Crossfit gyms, I politely stay out of discussions about diet.
It all comes down to the coaches at the particular gym. Some are very good and provides great instruction. Some, not so much. Some have well thought out WODs, others not so much.
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