Crossfit CEO: We're A Threat To The Industry, Not People's Wellbeing | CNBC

Greg Glassman, Crossfit Founder & CEO, talks about his fitness revolution at the iCONIC Conference in Seattle.
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Crossfit CEO: We're A Threat To The Industry, Not People's Wellbeing | CNBC

[@wileymullinax6068]

Every sport has a risk of injury from golf to bull riding. Use common sense and listen to your body. It's not hard.

[@bryantpatterson5872]

Wiley Mullinax agreed

[@KZSoze]

According to the guy being interviewed exercise science is witchcraft and listening to your body is stupid. Then again most don’t bother research, they happily pay 135 a month or so, to join this lunacy.

[@klownmob8894]

Enjoy your cancer

[@MrScar665]

The father of kipping pull ups

[@andrewiglinski148]

R.I.P. proper form

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Andrew Mueller - Check out Kelly Starrett‘s book Supple Leopard. You’re welcome.

[@Mike-cp1tj]

so grateful for glassman - what a BOSS

[@timaanerud]

Well said coach!

[@vipero00]

I'ts amazing how confident the media is in what it knows that just isn't true. Asking questions with baked in assumptions with such a confidence that they already know the answers. No regard in searching for the truth.

[@carolpowell8695]

So true!

[@M.rcowboyman]

vipero00 s

[@klownmob8894]

Any amputations yet?

[@jprenderg]

this dude has a huge piece of '4 billion dollars in overall revenue'....way to suit up glassman.

[@mosaic617]

On the one hand I do crossfit and would defend the positive impact it's had on my life. On the other hand it seemingly has some of the characteristics of cult. I find cults disgusting and the people who joined them easily manipulated and brainwashed so I'm very torn

[@michaelorsini9695]

It's a cult

[@spencergsmith]

@@michaelorsini9695 what makes it a cult?

[@TheScotttP]

I feel like there are a lot of butthurt people in the comment section here. If you like Crossfit, then do it. If you don't, then don't.

[@klownmob8894]

Any amputations yet?

[@fujow111]

Was doing this 30 years ago.

[@jordanvance1731]

Great dude.

[@whiteribbonman1]

#269 Thumbs-Up I am! Too bad the interview did not freeze-frame on the media's mis-information / LIE regarding Nike shoes being forbidden in CrossFit training locations! The media, and other sources, need to be nailed to the wall and shamed for their misconduct!

[@Cannonbo]

are you sure they weren't talking about the CF games?

[@TryBrainGrainToday]

Can i just say that the anchorman is great? So many are obnoxious these days

[@ThursdayMonkey475]

I felt he was a bit obnoxious, actually.

[@ajax3070]

My only dislike about crossfit is the price. It's expensive compared to a traditional gym.

[@bball1niner]

The business of CrossFit is people. Not money. He's right.

[@pineappledan1292]

$180 per person per month lol

[@maxwillson]

Yes I injured myself doing 25 muscle ups but I never regret it, I've never been this fit in my entire life! Don't let the the little things get in the way! Injuries happen, it's apart of life get over it.

[@IdealUser]

Injuries happen in any workout or sport. The problem with Crossfit is the price and those egos.

[@lukeuseforce]

There is a high price with any quality exercise place. I don't see any ego's at all. If anything, its all the internet trolls outside of Crossfit that have their butthurt egos rant on forums.

[@IdealUser]

Luke N Not all those that do Crossfit have that elitist attitude, but a lot do which turns people off. I wouldn't call it "quality" but whatever. Crossfit isn't "better" nor "worse" than any other type of training but it's well overpriced.

[@lukeuseforce]

It's not overpriced at all. You get what you pay for. If you want a cheap place with no coaching, no successful programming, and no full time spotter, then go to THAT place. For the rest of us that want quality training, Crossfit is just one of many that offer QUALITY TRAINING(emphasizing not yelling). I have met ZERO CrossFitters with an ego. The Ego's are all on the outside, and if anyone dares to try it out, they quickly get humbled and come to the realization of how difficult and rewarding it is. CrossFit is great at what it does. You can't compare it to other programs, because that's not what it's purpose is. If your all about strength, you revolve your training 99% of the time around that. If you want balance and functionality, then you focus on that. It's absolutely QUALITY. People with your view point only trash talk CrossFit because you sit in your chair and watch KZbin of "CrossFit Fails" or other really poor representations of what it actually is.

[@IdealUser]

You are a prime example of what attitude I'm talking about. Crossfit looks fun but again it's no better or worse than any other type of training. "It's not overpriced at all. You get what you pay for." Sure, some trainer have legitimate experience while others take a weekend course to be certified...that doesn't justify the cost. Second, every "box" is an affiliate. Ask yourself, how much money you pay goes to this Glassman guy for each box just to use the name? No different than any "globo" gym.

[@sonortubelug3853]

Chaos programming and an ethos of zero specificity will at best result in fat loss and nothing else, not to mention injury. If you've ever made gains in lifts just by crossfitting then you're detrained. Powerlift, bodybuild, weightlift. Learn the movement patterns over years. Crossfit has all the merit of zumba.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

POwerlift, weightlift and bodybuild has all the merit of an unlimited subscription to Synthol, thats all aesthetic and does nothing for your endurance and cardiovascular health, Cross Fit competitive athlete will wipe the floor with any bodybuilder on earth and I think you probably know that

[@handle1529]

Giggidygiggidy12 LOL powerlifting and weightlifting is all for looks. You need to get sterilized bud.

[@tomashorst9544]

@@Giggidygiggidy12 Look at any crossfitter's numbers when it comes to squats, deads or bench press and you'll be shocked to see that their numbers are usually still beginner or intermediate even if they've been crossfitting for years. Or if they do lift heavy they look like a scared cat arching it's back because they have no form.

[@mcmoroge]

crossfit is the McDonald's of fitness. I have three gyms next to me that are less then a mile apart and they are packed everyday doing terrible form and exercises with no warm up. Also, who gave crossfit people the title of "fittest on earth"? was it from the fittest man on earth movie made by a crossfitter? don't titles actually have to be earned?

[@TheNohebarb]

If you ever get to train in a box, first day they'll teach to warm up, and everyday would be the same. It's called crossfit.

[@oskarfunes2505]

diabetes, stroke, brain bleeds and heart attacks are the real threat

[@klownmob8894]

Sounds like CrossFit

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

Yeah, sure Cross fit will prevent heart attack, but it will not prevent spinal injury.

[@maxwillson]

Crossfit will do you good. If you've hit rock bottom goto Crossfit, it'll redeem you.

[@thharrimw]

Max Willson and then smash your l3

[@tomashorst9544]

And snap your spine in the meanwhile

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

More money for the orthopedic surgeon

[@tonyslaughter4285]

These guys do not know what a Kettlebell swing is.

[@garrifrank]

More to it than making money..... The average gym costs roughly 30 - $70 per month. Not bad compared to the $125 of an average CrossFit monthly membership

[@emmae9924]

G. Franklin lifestyle.

[@BT2445]

The current business model of your typical Planet Fitness is to sign up as many individuals as possible at $10-$20 a month, and pray that less than 5% of the total membership show up on a regular basis. The membership typically includes nothing but access to the gym facilities. It does not include programming. It does not include coaching. It does not include nutritional advice. It does not provide accountability. It does not provide a community of like-minded people that are there to get better. It does not provide a competitive environment. It provides exactly what it’s supposed to…..access. That’s it. For most of the general population, given access to a gym is like handing over the keys to a ferarri to a 16 year old girl with a permit that has never driven. The $100-$125 price point is justified and necessary. An average crossfit gym is only going to have anywhere from 100-200 members. Lets do some math…..lets say a Crossfit gym has 150 members. Lets say the membership only costs $30/month (hypothetical). You like paying just $30/month right? 150 x $30 = $4,500. A commercial real estate property is going to cost anywhere from $5K/month to $10k/month, so obviously that’s out of the question. Let’s say the Box owner got really lucky and found an industrial type property for $2k/month. Now let’s cover basic utilities $400/month electric, $100/month internet, $50/month water/sewer, $150/month cleaning supplies (including paper towels, toilet paper), and theres probably a few more that I haven’t accounted for i.e. insurance, taxes and fees, etc. So lets go off of what we have so far. $4500/month (membership) - $2K rent - $400 electric - $100 internet - $50 water/sewer - $150 cleaning supplies. That leaves the owner $1800/month to pay himself and he’s definitely going to need coaches, so that’s extra money to dish out. Just $1800 month……that’s it. That’s like making $28,000/year. Doesn’t sound too appealing does it. Especially given the fact that the majority of box owners are providing a superb service to their clients. I’d say they deserve more than 28k a year.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

And look at the people that spend that every month for 10 years compared to the way people look who do cross fit for six months and then tell me which is better

[@klownmob8894]

@@BT2445 you're using a place we don't even consider a gym. Congratulations on making any other information in your comment irrelevant 😂😂😂. Use a real gym as an example dummy

[@lovefunkrockmusic]

There are gyms that cost 15 dollars a month. Most information from credible sources on training can be found s on KZbin like Athlean X

[@IdealUser]

So does the guy who founded Crossfit even "do Crossfit"?

[@BT2445]

1. Does Phil Jackson still play pick-up ball? Competitive Ball? Does he have to play in order to effectively coach? Should the NBA discard his wealth of knowledge because he doesn't play?..........??? No need for a response. STFU and go troll somewhere else.

[@IdealUser]

At least Phil Jackson played ball. Work on your argument a bit better.

[@BT2445]

How about this jackass........he was a competitive gymnast. He's paid his dues.

[@IdealUser]

Being a teen gymnast doesn't really "pay" your dues. I wouldn't take weightlifting advice from a gymnast anyways. Guys at my gym, older than Glassman, could probably teach him a thing or two. Anyone that advocates kipping pull ups and improper form to get AMRAP is a fool, hence Crossfit is lame and so are you.

[@IdealUser]

As for "teen", no you didn't, but I read through some of Glassman's biography and it mention he competed as a teen in gymnastics=teen gymnast. Your last three points is why people hate CF. You think you're superior to everyone, think CF is the end all be all of fitness. That is why you are weak. Yes, I do read articles and videos about CF because I think that there is some benefit to some things, but there is a lot wrong with it too. I've visited a few "boxes", never signed up because of the poor form and not a single instructor made an effort to correct those that were doing a lift wrong. Sorry, but I'm not a fool that is going to pay for bad coaching. You probably are faster than me. There is a chance you are stronger than me...just maybe. Mentally tougher...no, your last few "points" proved that you aren't. Those that are mentally superior don't going around boasting how they are, which makes me doubt your claims but I could care less if you are or not. It's just showing how inferior you subconsciously believe yourself to be and have to overcompensate for something you don't have.

[@traumatizedwick1760]

You're b/c you're teaching ppl improper form to life weights.

[@paulypaul111]

Glassman is a genius. He Took circuit training, gave it a name, put an image around it and sold it to a flock of mindless sheep incapable of independent thought. It is a great workout. But calling it a sport is an insults to sports. And if it's your way of life, you probably have an insignificant life.

[@emmae9924]

Paul Leroux it's not a sport. The game is a sport. He's a genius but people are idiots for saying they are doing "Crossfit" when doing any form of weight lifting.

[@anon8538]

Paul Leroux I'd say it's kind of cunty to call someone's happiness and personal goals insignificant. Also calling them sheep is absurd. Theyre people trying to better themselves in a community that supports each other, I guess that's just outlandish to you.

[@benjamynhazelton1162]

ohh how sad, what a very negative comment. go and grow up, paul :)

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Your comment reeks of ignorance, circuit training was never organized in its current form until after Crossfit took off, most people cannot stay with Crossfit routines for long term so circuit training is more mild version of what Cross Fit is. He didn't put an image if you meet competitive cross fit people they are in better shape than most athletes on par with professional athletes in the NFL and Olympics. Many of those athletes use Cross Fit to maintain ready state fit level

[@TheSchmuel]

All sports were once not sports... A guy threw a rock through a hoop to practice for killing animals.. Now we have Lebron James... Im trying to push competitive tooth brushing but its not catching on yet. Olympics 2036 is my end goal

[@JaCieKochams2]

RIP sport for weaklings

[@donjuco242]

He looks drunk 🥴

[@antony6913]

Lol this guy doesn't even workout

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

GLASSMAN 🕎🔯✡️

[@franzhaas6889]

ZERO!

[@Tanirhum]

Crossfit's a threat to your money.

[@cassidyotren3023]

Understatement of the century. It's also a threat to your body.

[@wolfhunter6711]

Cassidy O'Tren What misinformation is your statement based on?

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

If that's how you really feel then go spend your money on Twinkies and McDonalds

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

you really don't understand human physiology if that is what you think