Crossfits Cardio Problem...

[@sleepyhouse22]

I did a Hyrox just doing CF training. I also just jumped into an 8 mile Turkey Trot without training specifically for running. CF prepares you for most anything you encounter.

[@sportybeth]

I’m glad it does that for you. I also did a hyrox without specifically training for it (only doing CrossFit) no idea what a turkey trot is but I did a half marathon only doing CrossFit. Being able to do it doesn’t mean I was good though. And it’s definitely not the best level of fitness I’ve ever been at.

[@mckenziekutella7784]

@@sportybethCrossFit never claimed to make anyone competitive at each fitness extreme. The goal is to make people well rounded. Someone who is a a top marathon runner is not also going to win powerlifting competitions or compete at the Olympics in gymnastics. But the average crossfitter can do at least the basic level of each of those.

[@turntableable]

This is my experience as well. I never workout outside of CrossFit, but I regularly just randomly sign up for 5Ks and similar distance runs (5 milers, etc.) and I have never had an issue finishing them. When I stopped doing CrossFit, I could barely run a couple of blocks before I was winded.

[@zachwanstrath6873]

I never run, yet I do CrossFit and have been doing it for 12+ years and will occasionally sign up for a 5 or 10k and crank out 7-8 min miles with no problem. It’s not a programming problem it’s a you problem

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

You completed a hyrox event at 260lbs doing CrossFit exclusively, and yet CrossFit didn’t prepare you to do hyrox? Find another woman who would even fathom doing a hyrox race at that bodyweight. CrossFit is literally the only reason you could do it at all.

[@sportybeth]

It didn’t prepare me *well* no I really struggled with the run. To do a hyrox you need more running than CrossFit gives you. Being able to push myself through something that was tough is just my default. It doesn’t mean I was well prepared for it. But if CrossFit alone is good enough for you, you do you. Yes CrossFit was the only reason I could do it. If I trained specifically for hyrox I could have done it a lot more easily. CrossFit has given me a lot. But it’s not the be all and end all of fitness.

[@mckenziekutella7784]

CrossFits definition of fitness is ‘work capacity across broad time and modal domains’. By CrossFits definition, CrossFit makes people fit. I fear your definition of ‘fit’ doesn’t match CrossFits, maybe that is where the disconnect is. ‘Fit’ is not being really good at cardio and smashing hyrox races. Fitness is the 10 general fitness skills: Cardiovascular endurance Stamina Strength Flexibility Power Speed Coordination Agility Balance Accuracy You are as fit as you are well rounded across all 10. Someone who is really good at hyrox races is not well rounded in all 10, they will have a bias towards cardiovascular endurance. If CrossFits definition of fitness is not something you agree with, and your goal is general fitness, then I’m not sure why you are doing it and have been for so long

[@GaryHartaz]

I'm still stuck on the 260# and Hyrox in the same sentence. Carry on.

[@GaryHartaz]

@@sportybeth You mean YOU didn't prepare you well enough. I can't imagine what your running form could even be like to start with. 1 - Approach mirror, 2- Look in mirror, 3 - I'ts a YOU problem not a CrossFit problem.

[@thehopelesscrossfitter]

I guess I am a bit confused on some things here. You are in a class that you have 60 mins. Your warm up should be 5 to 10 ish mins and you want a 30+ metcon? leaving you 20-25 mins for muscle building or other training. Whoop is incredibly inaccurate. Has been proven. Also are you referring to zone 2 training for cardio? I can show you the results of my tracking that shows my HR in zone 2 during the metcon that shows cardio is being improved and we do 10-20 min metcon A typical class should be programming around a 10-20 min metcon at the end of the class. Say avg is 15 mins. You do that 5 days a week that is 75 mins of vigorous training which meets the standard you stated earlier. So is this a crossfit affiliate programming issue or an issue with the athlete training? I guess I am just trying to understand why you would state that crossfit has a cardio problem but there is no supporting material.

[@sportybeth]

I outlined the risk of never doing any long duration steady state cardio. Maybe rewatch the video. 15 monitored isn’t long duration. But it’s enough for you then cool

[@whiterabit09]

I do crossfit 4 times a week, went for a run to test, never do any, cranked out 5km. But im not on an obviously very high carbohydrate diet - stop blaming CrossFit for your lack of fitness and take responsibility for your own health.

[@sportybeth]

😂😂 being on a “high carbohydrate diet” doesn’t impact your cardiovascular fitness in fact eating carbs before a run can make you perform better because it’s our bodies preferred energy source. I could absolutely do a 5k just doing CrossFit (and have and longer distances than that) because it does get you fit. But it’s not the best way to get fit for anything long duration. You need to take responsibility for making up rubbish.

[@Wuka-u6f]

Yes, CrossFit can help you prepare for hyrox, but you have to add running to your workout routine. Hyrox will not prepare you for crossfit

[@sportybeth]

Yeah so CrossFit alone won’t prepare you for hyrox. I guess that’s the problem that it claims to prepare you for anything. No one is claiming that hyrox will prepare you for CrossFit or any other sport for that matter

[@mckenziekutella7784]

@@sportybeth​​⁠​​⁠I’m confused, did you not successfully complete a hyrox race without specific hyrox training? If so then I’d say it prepared you pretty well.

[@mckenziekutella7784]

@@sportybeth By your logic then when an ultra marathon runner trains for a 100 mile race by only doing CrossFit, and cannot complete it, it’s crossfits fault? Or when a gymnast with Olympic intentions doesn’t make the games by only doing CrossFit, it’s CrossFits fault? I think you’re misunderstanding. No one is saying nor has anyone ever said that CrossFit will train you to compete at a high level at any and every sport. That requires specialization in your training, which CrossFit is against. CrossFits goal is to make people well rounded as human beings. NOT specialize in cardio or running as hyrox does. Have you taken the L1?

[@sarahjasmina1928]

As a 56 year old female, I joined a CrossFit gym that splits all the disciplines into separate classes. I attend the grit and strength classes, but leave the CrossFit to the younger ones. What I love about our Crossfit gym is the ‘we are family’ element regardless of your age, size or capability! It’s not what is a better type of exercise than others, it’s about finding the right gym and the right people to get us out there doing anything but sitting on the sofa, bettering ourselves and improving our own individual journey. Find a place that makes you smile, a place you can’t wait to get to and a place you never look at the clock. X

[@bonniemacmillan8821]

I think that CrossFit can give you a good base to be able to do runs like 5-15km, and be able to do a Hyrox event. But if you want to thrive specifically in other sports, you have to train mostly in that sports requirements and have CrossFit as a supplemental training addition. Nutrition in 100 words from CrossFit is for an average person look to become healthier and be at a healthy weight for overall life and longevity. If you’re specifically training for something, nutrition will look different, but ultimately be the driver that supports your goals and performance. Without proper nutrition, you wouldn’t be able to sustain the intensity of a higher level of activity.

[@patoyston]

You contradict yourself more than you support yourself. You compare to a recommendation then say “but you don’t have to use that it’s not important” you point out you only did 4 days at the gym. How do you know the programming isn’t going long on days you aren’t there? If you focused on your nutrition endurance would be easier. Carrying 130 extra pounds would make anything feel hard.

[@sportybeth]

I didn’t say it wasn’t important. You clearly aren’t my audience. People don’t need to feel forced into exercise. So often CrossFit gyms have these things called apps.. where you can see your programming for the week. But that’s not the point the AVERAGE CrossFit workout is under 15 mins. That’s a fact. My nutrition is great low blow just trying to call me fat.

[@lozanolp]

It seems like you’re not dialing in your nutrition. Stop blaming CF for your shortcomings.

[@fresher21uk]

I disagree CF will give you a good base line to compete at hyrox. CF principles is also built upon decent nutrition without this people will not see the progression you might expect to see. Having great coaches and programming is also key, I see to many times where athletes don’t embrace the full stimulus of a workout and coaches don’t pull them up on it. P.s throw your whoop in the bin it’s BS had one for 3 years in the end I feel it was giving me crap info/data

[@sportybeth]

Yeah a baseline but definitely not enough. My nutrition is more than decent so that point is kind of irrelevant but cardiovascular fitness isn’t strongly impacted by nutrition. The only way that it is is that if you aren’t getting enough carbs your cardio will suffer. Cyclists routinely eat bags of sweets to keep their energy high which would go against crossfits BS nutrition guidance but it helps them perform. My coaches are fantastic and the programming is some of the best I’ve had (it written by a company that programs for loads of gyms across the world and elite athletes) but I was talking broadly about all 8+ gyms I’ve attended and taking data from my audience and online sources , so that point doesn’t hold water. The fact is most CrossFit workouts average at 15 minutes and that isn’t enough for a good cardiovascular endurance base. Even hinshaw says this. Just because I am people disagree. If the cardio is enough for you. That’s totally cool. It’s not for me.

[@whiterabit09]

Its obvious that CrossFit isn't the one with the cardio problem here.

[@sportybeth]

Well it’s certainly not me now I’m doing less CrossFit. My cardio has improved a lot.

[@whiterabit09]

@@sportybeth im not saying this to be mean, its not my intention, but a perennially overweight crossfit causal is an extremely rare person - its diet, not the training methodology thats failed.

[@Kelly-kn9vd]

Sporty Beth, 80% of your fitness relates to nutrition. You need to stop finding ways to demonise CrossFit and realise why it isn’t working. I’m not saying CrossFit works for everyone, but there is a reason it isn’t working for you. If that kind of training doesn’t work for you, do something else, stop pretending you know anything about fitness

[@sportybeth]

You know nothing about my nutrition. You also know nothing about nutrition full stop by the looks of it. Especially if you believe CrossFits nutrition protocol will in anyway enhance your ability to gain cardiovascular endurance. If anything CrossFits nutrition advice would make you worse at cardio because they recommend very little carb based foods and of that they’re all whole foods which is slow digesting.

[@jmaster911]

@@sportybeth your composition says everything about your nutrition

[@21solace38]

​@sportybeth so many words yet none of them are useful to either yourself or anybody looking for any kind of advice. Type your height, weight, and gender into google, then infront of it type "calorie deficit", whatever range it picks you start at around the middle, work down til your near the bottom of that range, sustain for 9-12 months, BANG. Get it done.

[@21solace38]

​@@sportybeth80-85% must be from whole foods and you'll be right.

[@GhostTrip25]

CrossFit is an all-round methodology, y’all know this. However, Most CrossFitters I know are fit AF. They take accountability for their training to get the results they need. Same as everyone in the rest of the fitness space. Those that don’t, do not progress. If you want to be led to fitter, faster, stronger by someone else, then get a PT rather than solely rely on group workout situations. Or go do cardio outside of CF. Think about this logically..this is a broad brush to paint and this misses the wall entirely. PTs also have their own coaches, and outside programming..this is for a reason. Accountability is key to achieving anything in life. These days everyone seems to look far too much at extrinsic factors to “do the work” for them. I’m not a CrossFitter (hybrid & dabble) but CF does make you fit. There are many facets to CF & if you want to improve one of those, then it’s on you to shoot for the moon. The community will support you. Wish you and everyone here well in your fitness endeavours.

[@sportybeth]

Yeah I agree with you many of us need to do other stuff outside of CrossFit to meet our goals. Your point about accountability is a good one. I tend to book competitions to help with accountability though actually I generally have an issue in that I push too hard in workouts. But I did my most recent comp that was a hybrid comp last weekend and it definitely motivated me to run more frequently on the lead up. I’m also doing hyrox pro in 2025. Though I don’t actually know many people that are inside of CrossFit that struggle to “do the work” or push hard in workouts. I’m constantly surrounded by people that give it their all. The problem is 15 min workouts aren’t enough to build a good aerobic cardiovascular base. No matter how hard you push in a 10-15 min wod you won’t build that. It’s like doing kettlebell swings and expecting a massive deadlift. I disagree that “the community will support you” the online CrossFit community is toxic, hateful and really problematic.

[@GhostTrip25]

@@sportybeth all fair comments and they are coming from your own perspective and experiences, which people will either identify with or not and everyone’s pov is valid :). Unfortunately I think community in general (CF or other) can either be super supportive or turn toxic and can interchange over time , guess it’s like all aspects of life .. work, friendship groups etc. it’s frustrating to be in a toxic environment when you’re trying to have fun and be fit & strong with supposedly like-minded ppl. Wishing you and everyone in their fitness journey the best & finding what you need x

[@ErikDoesStuff1711]

Here are the actual, complete guidelines for movement from the NHS by the way…. Adults should aim to: do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least 2 days a week do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week spread exercise evenly over 4 to 5 days a week, or every day reduce time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity You can also achieve your weekly activity target with: several short sessions of very vigorous intensity activity a mix of moderate, vigorous and very vigorous intensity activity In particular, pay attention to the last bit…. ‘You can also achieve your weekly activity target with: several short sessions of very vigorous intensity activity a mix of moderate, vigorous and very vigorous intensity activity’

[@sportybeth]

Yeah well done. On average people do CrossFit 2-4 times a week according to my audience polls. Those CrossFit sessions alone wouldn’t be enough to meet those guidelines even at high intensity with the average workout being less than 15 minutes. So my point that CrossFit isn’t enough for many of us still stands, we need to do more outside of classes if we want to meet those guidelines. You don’t have to meet them though if it’s enough for you that’s great.

[@bhsimonson]

So you’re quitting crossfit and never posting about it again?

[@sportybeth]

So you didn’t watch the video?

[@sportybeth]

Also you realise you don’t have to watch my content right? You’re mad at something you’re doing to yourself

[@samanthawilcox8505]

God, wouldn't that be incredible?!?! sporty beth's only relevance is her bashing on crossfit.... without it, she would have nothing.

[@samanthawilcox8505]

I ran marathons and half marathons before doing crossfit. Once I joined crossfit, I stopped doing my normal running programs and exclusively devoted my workout time to the normal crossfit programming. Two years later, I signed up for a half marathon... I ran it with zero "training," and it was my fastest time ever. Crossfit had me better trained to run a half marathon than a half marathon running program did.... Crossfit is not the problem, Beth.. you are the problem.

[@bekw4366]

Personally I found that despite walking for an hour a day my cardio-vascular fitness declined rapidly in just 4 months. I was injured and unable to continue running and was able to walk, so I walked everyday for about 1 hour and yet, as I said, my fitness declined so much in that time. Personally walking is not enough to maintain or increase cardio vascular fitness, you have to run/ride/swim/HIIT. Walking just doesn't cut it, even at

[@sportybeth]

Yeah to be fair I find run/swim/bike the best combo for cardiovascular fitness 🙌🏻

[@xystericalnh3182]

I did Karen yesterday in my CF box. Today we did a 40min amrap. My heart wanted to jump out. Thats not cardio? What are you talking about?

[@sportybeth]

Oh nice! How frequently do you do 40 minute amraps? That’s absolutely good cardio and a great example of long steady state cardio. Well done. It’s rare though. Karen is a short workout. The last time I did it I think I finished in around 8 minutes. An 8-minute workout of wall balls doesn’t build a steady-state cardio base because it’s too short and too intense. Steady-state cardio requires longer, moderate-intensity exercise (30 minutes or more) to improve aerobic endurance. Wall balls, being high-intensity, spike the heart rate and rely on anaerobic energy systems, which are designed for short bursts rather than sustained effort. This makes them effective for anaerobic conditioning, but not for building the endurance needed for steady-state cardio. Hope that helps. This was my entire point in the video when someone said “fran makes me gasp for air” the only thing that signifies is you pushed hard in an anaerobic workout and you’re paying back an oxygen debt.

[@meirionwilliams8036]

Why would you train crossfit to do hyrox ? That’s stupid. Like saying lets do more tennis to play rugby. Since Hyrox is 70% cardio and CrossFit isn’t , Hyrox will have a greater impact on CV endurance. Just do Hyrox.

[@sportybeth]

Yeah I agree with you, the whole video here basically agrees with your point here. The problem is CrossFit presents itself as the perfect way to get fit for anything and it just isn’t. Hyrox was new back then so I just saw it as another CrossFit-like competition. But you’re right it actually requires a completely different style of training. To answer your question I just did CrossFit before hyrox because I felt so guilty about doing less CrossFit and getting worse at it I didn’t manage to fit in more hyrox specific training. And I entered it quite last minute so I also ran out of time

[@meirionwilliams8036]

@@sportybeth I think CrossFit provides enough cardio for say a 5km ParkRun and adequate strength / fitness for a lot of sports. It provides the skills for Hyrox for sure. Things like triathlon , 1/2 marathon, Hyrox etc need specific training. The methodology of CF provides all round strength & fitness and I would argue provides better all round training for women than pure cardio sports. Do like I do perhaps, switch between , for me, pure running / minimal strength for a few months then back to CrossFit. Won’t be huge loss in cardio fitness or strength as you switch between disciplines.

[@marier6881]

The wod today was 46 minutes.

[@marier6881]

I guess my gym is different because we rarely Do below 20 minutes.

[@sportybeth]

Oh was nice. Yeah that sounds really unusual but cool for you!

[@bronwynburbury4272]

You should do 2 sessions a week of 30 to 45 mini tree s of zone 2 cardio as well

[@ChrisL-qz9dy]

You're at war with everyone in the comments☠️ 😂

[@EdwardoTheSheep]

Runner here. The idea that you can just train everything doing one thing seems ridiculous to me. I do four runs and train weights three times a week, and every session has a specific aim towards a different aspect of fitness. I have speed work, tempo, easy pace, hill repeats, long runs. None of these runs are less than 30 minutes of working time, and my long run can range up to two hours depending on my training plan. Weight sessions are an hour with around 25-30mins working time. 15 minutes is just not long enough for any meaningful impact, unless you are a beginner. Also, side note, if you are working so hard that you are nearly being sick, that is long-term bad for your ability to train. Your recovery time will be longer and any marginal gain you get from going super hard is negligible.

[@sportybeth]

Yep! Totally agree with you. It’s mad that there are so many people in this comment section claiming that CrossFit will in fact train you for everything. But they do tell you that and it’s very convincing. Yeah it’s not healthy to push that hard, I have a history of eating disorders and punishing myself with exercise so pushing myself until I can talk, gasping for air or being sick was really bad for me both mentally and physically and it’s something I’m trying to get out of. I do have a habit of going 10 out of 10 all the time. But I’m learning more with running it’s the easy runs that get you better so I’ve had to get out of that mindset. Over the last few years I’ve done a lot of work to recover from my ED and do less of that. But there’s still a place for pushing hard in competition. Then you just accept the negative impact if you want to do well.

[@Ott3r5losh]

Beth, I’m a hater from about 4 years ago when you nonstop argued with people like me, over CrossFit. I don’t really like you, I’ve watched 45 seconds of this video, but the reason I’m commenting is in the hopes that you understand, I’m genuine. I’m not lying or trying to be polite, I even have a thing for chunky girls. I dislike conventionally attractive ladies. People have always disliked your opinions, whether or not they are valid does NOT matter. You’re picking volatile topics to insert your opinions on, and that’s a recipe for disaster. I really like seeing you smile. And be happy with progress. I don’t care if it’s CrossFit or not, but generally speaking I think CrossFit is worse than other options that would make a bigger difference quicker… swimming for example. I’m a hater from years ago, and I subscribed because I wanted to see if you made progress. I think you have made progress mentally, and my opinion shouldn’t matter to you that much, but I like seeing the Beth that says “my opinions aren’t that great, but I’m losing weight and I’m happy” I think you’re similar to me. We have bad opinions, and should spend more time talking about feelings and facts :) M

[@jameskirkbride2032]

I think the issue you have here is 'dose' It sounds like the particular programming that this box uses is not hitting the mark! Worth baring in mind CF gym is a business that has to cater for people cherry picking... Essentially your complaint is the bus does not get you there as efficiently as a car!? I think the root problem is CF doesn't always give people the tools to upscale when the general 'dose' is not high enough... To be completely fair though - if you have specific goals an hour of CF 4 times per week is not going to cut it! There is nowhere near enough endurance there to build foundational fitness... I'm not saying your perspective is disingenuous... But as a PT and CF athlete you must realise that the principles do work, but often the 'cookie cutter' implementation dose not (because the programming is poor)... The top level CF guys are not just doing an hour a day, they are doing that deep dive work in specific modalities...

[@1evilpie]

Do you not use a Garmin and a heart rate monitor? You'll soon find out how much cardio you're doing in any class if you wear one of those. Personally I've been doing primarily weights for 30+ years which I know isn't cardio at all. I've recently started running as I'm considering a hyrox and it's amazing what it's done for my general fitness. I can run for a bus now without getting out of breath..... If it's hyrox performance you're looking for then you need to start running. Not sprinting, just some steady state cardio in that zone 2 heart rate sweet spot although I think you know this anyway 🙂

[@sportybeth]

Yeees! Totally agree with you here love what hyrox has done for the fitness space. I’m doing couch to 5k and now up to 3 runs a week. They’re all different, one long and two more interval based. I’ve done CrossFit for 8 years but honestly I’ve noticed a huge difference in running and my cardio vascular fitness since doing more hyrox/hybrid style training. I’ve done a fair amount of cardiovascular endurance stuff before (road cycling, 10k rows etc) but always outside of CrossFit then as soon as I stop doing the extras my CV fitness kind of drops. And I think this is why, it’s just the workout length. I use a whoop for heart rate monitoring. You can wear it as a chest strap too it’s pretty good. It’s also got AI coach in it so I’ve been asking it what is improving my CV most and it’s saying my running and hyrox sessions 👌🏻

[@1evilpie]

@@sportybeth check out the Norwegian 4 x 4 interval training..... You might not quite be ready for it yet but as a quick HIIT (and I emphasise the high part of HIIT!!) session I'm finding it brilliant and not as boring as steady state running. Once you've completed a 5k I'd say you'd be ready to give it a go so hopefully not too long.

[@isstiautngmmhpaatta91311]

@@sportybeth Whoop is a poor quality tool when it comes to trackers, subpar heart rate sensor and very inaccurate, you are getting bad data. It is at best a health and wellness device and a terrible fitness tracker, especially for someone who is getting back into running. Get a Garmin, Suunto, Polar, Apple , Coros, something that can give you good data and ditch the whoop.

[@lilafliesrockets]

Two things, I feel like the starting part of the class counts as low intensity movement, so we might be hitting 30-40 mins towards the low intensity movement health goals in that section. And second I think we do get fitter, but the beauty of the wod is that you constantly push yourself so you don't always realise that you're fitter. For general health goals I think CrossFit is great. I'd have to add some long cardio sessions to do a hyrox though.

[@sportybeth]

If it works for you and you feel like the first part counts enough as steady state cardio then fair enough! It’s not for me but we’re all different!

[@priscillalevesque2261]

I did crossfit for about a year and I found I never really got a full workout in, I also didnt see enough progression in the year I was doing it. A 1 hr class and only 30 mins of that was actually working out, either strength work or the wod. The rest was waiting for the coach to show up, warming up, and putting things away to set up for the wod

[@thehopelesscrossfitter]

That sounds like you may have had a bad coach/gym. At no point and time in the hour should you be waiting for the coach to show up. You should have a 5-10 min warm up, weight lifting and then your metcon. If you are cleaning up for the class before you then that is a gym issue.

[@sportybeth]

Yeah and a lot of the technique stuff takes up a lot of time, which is fine when you’re starting out and totally needed. But when you know how to Olympic lift and revising everything every time you do a snatch it wastes a fair amount of time that could be put into the workout. And those people saying “the warm up counts” no one is going to go hard in a warmup when they’re expected to go all out in the workout later on.

[@thehopelesscrossfitter]

@sportybeth I still feel your argument is being directed in the wrong direction. If you know how to do everything already, then maybe you should t be doing class and maybe should be doing an open gym as all gyms have that time. Classes are designed for those who need the training and guidance. Ultimately it isn't a crossfit issue it is the athlete. Crossfit isn't making you only do 15 min metcon. You are choosing to do 15 min metcon.

[@spacewren]

I'm in agreement with this - today's wod is 4*8 of tempo front squats then a metcon of 15 mins of box jumps wall balls and snatches, yesterday was a lot of gymnastics so most of the time was spent teaching technique, i find crossfit keeps me at a baseline fitness i can then go onto to use to train for whatever I feel like but again the randomness of programming doesn't help, I've seen other more expensive group coaching gyms where the strength is much more well rounded, will also add my gym regularly programs 'active recovery' which is 3k on any erg and that will be half the workout of the day sorry but i think active recovery while important should not be in a class i'm paying for

[@RachelLondon]

The comments section tells me everything I need to know about the cultish minds that cf attracts. Absolute nut jobs. I think you're fab, Sporty Beth. We're not all built the same. It's wild that in 2024, people still don't realise this. Many people hate your approach because its a slap in the face to their cookie-cutter/ one size fits all reality. I guarantee you, if you were below average weight, people wouldn't have a problem with what you're saying, despite you being actually stronger and fitter than many of them - let them eat cake , oops, they can't 😂🫣🤷🏾‍♀️💪🏾💕

[@TheRuthiena]

CrossFit is a cult and this thought was only solidified when I joined. I needed some structured classes as my previous strength and conditioning class had changed time meaning I could no longer attend. If you need to do an event that has specific workouts then you need to train specifically, simple - as a trainer you should know this. I’m not going to solely train on a bike if I need to run a marathon 🤷‍♀️

[@sportybeth]

Yeah I do know this, I guess CrossFit claiming to be the best way to get fit and having done it so long made me doubt that.

[@TheRuthiena]

@@sportybeth maybe take a break from (or quit) CrossFit (I’m so glad I don’t do it anymore) I stopped going just after I was fell pregnant and haven’t returned since. I too had an emergency C-section and realised it’s really not compatible with the stage I’m in and I know everyone is different. I’m also a CPT and coming back from maternity I’ve found I’ve needed to rediscover or rather discover this “new me” I put my head in my books to refresh and trained myself being intentional, specific and focused. I’ve set my sights on a marathon and just want to be stronger and fitter. I’m here if you want to connect and share the motherhood journey 🤗 Wishing all you all the best with the fitness journey hoping you find the right route for you 🥰

[@shil1942]

Is there really any point going to the gym for a 15 min WOD every day? By the time you factor in wasted time getting to and from the gym and recovery times during a partner workout, wouldn't most people be better off riding their bike in zone 2 for 45 mins and then doing a 15 min resistance work out? The 80-20 polarised training method is the accepted gold standard for cardiovascular endurance training these days. So it sounds like you're on the right track with your low intensity cardio focus. Good luck with hyrox!

[@samuele.marcora]

More and more CFitters are realising that CF is not this miraculous methodology that can prepare you for anything. Not even HYROX which is very close to CF. Anybody who has properly studied physiolgy and training have known this for decades. P.S. I do CF and love it, but I have not drunk the Glassman's kool aid