5 Reasons Why CrossFit Is Stupid (& WHY YOU'RE WRONG)

[@NamiberGames]

I know that I'll need glasses soon but I can't see your gainz

[@anti1training]

Daaang

[@endwido]

If that's the dad bod you get from crossfit I'm out!!

[@KK-nc3yc]

endwido 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m dead from that comment

[@darthvader4867]

I was in the Army for 6 years. We didn't have equipment on some deployments. We did push ups, sit ups, air squats, and burpees. Some of my high school friends went to prison, and they did body weight training also. Back then, when I was younger, no one had ever heard of Crossfit. All we did was work out. Now, I go to the gym 3 days a week at midnight so I don't have to be bothered by anyone, and I squat, row, bench, deadlift, and overhead press, along with some ab rollouts, I run about 10 miles a day on my off days from weight training. It works for me and that's ok. I respect people who get off their ass and go do something to be the best they can be everyday. Now, I get it. Crossfit is the new kid on the block. It's been around for 15 years or so, and it builds community. That's great. Your health is your wealth, you can't put a price on fitness; but the problem that I have with Crossfit is if you disagree with it, Crossfit practitioners want to attack you, like you're Donald Trump at a Democratic convention or something. Crossfit doesn't own fitness. People do. You don't need a 200 dollar membership to a box, to be a part of the in crowd. Crossfit is a popular fad and like all fads it won't be around forever; some other trend like Orange Theory or the shit they sell at an Equinox gym will take over. dumbbells, resistance bands, and an open space is all you need to get a workout in. I have no issues with Crossfit. I just feel strong enough to take my training seriously and focus on the basic compound lifts to keep me capable of living a long life. What you do in the gym carries over to every aspect of your life. I've done some of those Wods and they're cool. I just know my body and the injuries I have. Crossfit is not really Crossfit if you scale it. To be honest, its just Circuit Training. The Germans created it in 1930, and the Brits refined it in 1956. Gym Jones does the same shit. It's all the same, just a variation of a marketing theme. It's just not original and I have a keen eye for seeing through bullshit. But if you're a fucking trainer Do an assessment on people Make the program specific to the athlete introduce progressive overload program rest days for fatigue management and recognize individual differences If what I just said confuses you go back to school and re learn how to be a trainer. It's not always about taking someone's money. You should actually try to help people. I once heard someone say being a nice person is hard, while being an asshole is easy. If I offend anyone I apologize in advance.

[@simullane7836]

You are correct, CrossFit is more than not for everyone. It will cost too much for some, or workload will not work. Format or atmosphere is not for them. But other love it and its has done amazing things for them. Like all thing, if it looks interesting, give it a go, if not enjoy what you do.

[@wolfhunter6711]

Darth vader Crossfit is not really Crossfit if you scale it? So, bench pressing is not bench pressing if you don't bench 450 lbs? Running is not running if you don't run a marathon? See how stupid your comment is? Remember typing is not really typing if you don't type 80 words a minute....

[@lmfdjtiko2]

you say you have no issues with crossfit, but you do

[@jakebasa1517]

Wolf Hunter true sir irony up front and at its best

[@anti1training]

Preeaaaaach! Thank you!!!

[@mikegtk1]

I'm a strength and conditioning coach for collegiate athletes. My one and only issue with CrossFit is that they do weekend certifications for people who then go and train people on technical lifts. It is an insult to my four year degree. It's the same reason I think most personal trainers at box gyms are a joke with their ACE certifications for example. Other than that, I think the camaraderie and competitiveness of CrossFit is fantastic.

[@landonbarretto4933]

No, dude - that's largely not the case. Most CrossFit coaches apprentice with more experienced coaches before they go out on their own. Level 1 training is not a joke.

[@edwardespino4442]

just from my experience, we have one person from our box that completed his level 1 this past weekend. There is much preparation before attending the course. I'm sure your level of understanding is much different and more in depth, but just thought I would throw that out.

[@wolfhunter6711]

mikegtk1 So it took you 4 years to learn to be able to teach someone to squat properly? You must be a little slow and a lot self absorbed and self important. It's just lifting weights not rocket science there Skippy.

[@FortySummers]

Wolf Hunter Man..are u that kind of person "see ball, hit ball"? is no brainier right? when u go to the school u learn about a lot of stuffs - like periodization, anatomy, short and long effect on metabolic conditioning, etc- so don't be a douche...I love Crossfit but what mikegtk1 says is true..a 2-day course with no test at the end for a lvl 1 is bad; go around different boxes, some coaches are great and they know a lot but another are new and don't know to much and that's dangerous

[@mikegtk1]

Wolf Hunter Yes, exactly. 4 years to learn to squat properly. You got me... A weekend cert though for Olympic lifts?? It's insulting when there are entire semester courses dedicated to flexibility, cardiovascular training, strength theory, kinesiological foundations of movement, physiological foundations of movement, exercise prescription, exercise testing, nutrition, and countless others focused on wellness, behavior change and healthy lifestyle living. There's a reason that Universities require coaches to have CSCS cert to coach their athletes. In order to even sit and take CSCS cert a 4 year degree in an exercise related field is required. You seem a little defensive? Not sure why.. I like crossfit, I honestly wish I would've thought of it myself. I have friends who are crossfit coaches. They're the ones that gave me insight into what it takes to be a coach. I also know of some who have 4 year degrees who then went to open their own crossfit gyms, that's the way it should be done. Again, my problem with the crossfit and the rest of fitness industry is there are a lot of "trainers" who are putting out absolute garbage information to the public on how to lose weight, how to lift, how to eat, etc.. Trainers and nutritionist shouldn't tell people how to eat, that should be left to a registered dietitian. Crossfit coaches are taught how to teach people how to do some lifts. That's about it.. However, there are coaches who then think they are qualified to teach people all other aspects of health, that's where you run into problems. Sorry if I offended you. I'm trying to educate. People should be informed before making decisions to join ANY type of fitness class/club. You know the biggest take away from my degree was that I learned I didn't know nearly as much as I thought I did about exercise. It taught me that there are a lot of people that are full of shit who try to make money off of people who are vulnerable, insecure and desperate to lose weight and get in shape. Honestly, if crossfit wants to be taken more seriously and end all the negativity surrounding it then they should make the process of becoming a coach a little more difficult. Make more prerequisites/requirements. So when people try and talk shit they'll have no ammo.

[@patrikhedenstrom3651]

Then explain to me why crossfit Turnaments is filled with people swinging around like fishes and doing deadlifts like a banana... You wont find that in other sports to that extend in ”professionals”.

[@jordyrosales3223]

Patrik Hedenström **"Tournaments*** Its called Butterfly Pull up. Its not as easy as it looks , it takes practice to make it look fluent,not like a strict pull were you just go up and down

[@jimmyhyun8546]

@@jordyrosales3223 The only reason "butterfly" pullups even came into existence is because the original Crossfit rules said you just need to get your chin above the bar - that's it - not because it's a good exercise or makes you stronger. A standard pullup is not only much harder, but safer and makes you stronger.

[@pauldavies9360]

Crossfit as a sport: Brilliant! Love it! I accept the risks. Crossfit as a means to get stronger and be healthy: No thanks!

[@mathieul4303]

You don't look fit imo

[@belynda7341]

I'm a single mum of a 3.5 year old boy with many developmental delays, so my life gets stressful and hard very quickly. I had developed post natal depression (bordering on psychosis) when he was really little on top of a host of pre existing mental conditions. I felt like I was alone in how I felt and that I was useless and worthless... Until I met my now best friend. He is a personal trainer at a Crossfit gym and he was my trainer for over a year. I had never felt less anxious or worthless or useless in my life. I went from having a super unstable squat to being able to back squat 60 kilos. I left my back pain behind. I could move things in every day life on my own without always having to ask for help. I was useful and I was worth all the work I was putting into myself. the best part of going was the effect it had on my son who came with me every time. He was somewhat of a mascot for my gym because he would always say hello to everyone and he was very friendly, always wanting to play (away from dangerous activities like weights and anyone doing pull-ups). He would even go around and give everyone a fist bump before we left. What was most astounding to me when he came with me is that, I wasn't the only one working out. He would always join in whether that be running or doing kettlebell carries (he'd use the lightest ones and I'd use what I had worked up to and my trainer suggested). Crossfit changed my life in a way that standard group classes at stereotypical gyms never could.

[@MrBeckenhimself]

Yeah that's why the best of the best that crossfit has to offer can't even do exercises the right way year after year at the Crossfit games. Can't do a pull up. Can't do Handstand ring Dips. Etc etc. Let's not pretend, form is a HUGE issue in crossfit.

[@StrongButAwkward]

One of the main issues is too much performance level workouts too often and not enough training. You train so that you can perform better at a sport at a specific time in the future. If you are almost always performing instead of training you progression is going to be bullshit. Also, it's hard to argue that bad form isn't something that's just accepted in a sport that is all about weight for reps for time when you see horrendous displays of scarred cat rounded back deadlifting by people at official crossfit games. Not some random at a random box. A national competitor at competition; someone who should have stellar form if it's just the baddies with bad coaches that have bad form.

[@FreddyFloresVE]

A valid, popular complaint on Crossfit is the preposterous monthly fee.

[@abe0750]

They answered that in one of the last vids. I'm loving this channel!

[@michaelcabello9664]

I'm a collegiate strength & conditioning coach and amateur CrossFit competitor. After taking a little time off to rest and recuperate and complete more traditional programming cycles I've come to these personal conclusions about CrossFit and its related programming structure: 1. CrossFit is essentially general physical preparation through varied, demanding movements. Most people aren't asked to row, run, pull, press, etc. on a regular basis, let alone in a single workout session. 2. CrossFit and its WOD programming will allow for a training effect to occur until the initial adaptations wear off. Most newcomers will experience an increased strength, aerobic, anaerobic, and power output from WOD and skill training. 3. After these initial stages the varied nature or randomization of WOD programming will, most likely, cease to have positive training effects. As stated in the video you must program specifically to increase certain qualities while sacrificing or attempting to maintain in others. This area is especially important for coaches and owners to note as they program for specific and individual goals. 4. CrossFit is, in my opinion, a decent way to test and exert yourself but not necessarily an ideal way to train. To make specific adaptations you must train for those adaptations while losing or maintaining competency in others. The hybrid athlete capable of doing everything at a decent level will, most likely, never be an elite weightlifter or marathon runner and understanding these limits of physiology is key. I see WODs as a way of assessing my ability to stay coordinated under fatigue, produce power over time, and stay mentally focused through pain but not as an everyday training method. I believe the prevalent school of thought in some CrossFit affiliates is that exertion equals good results and this isn't always the case.

[@jimu.y2]

Stopped watching immediately. Why would I listen to a fitness-related argument from someone who is obviously not fit and >30-35% bodyfat? Crossfit is a scam disguised as a fitness and you are proof. Stick to real disciplines such as calisthenics, gymnastics, and yoga.

[@iforc]

Your last point is pretty much what I say all the time. People are stupid sometimes-they would be stupid anywhere.

[@grayh5622]

Ok I watched the whole thing and I've got to say, a lot of your so-called counterarguments completely failed to address the criticisms. 1) Bad form - when people say this of crossfit its in reaction to things like the 'kipping pullup' which almost entirely removes lat activation and replaces it with the jerky momentum of swinging your entire body up. It's a failure of an 'exercise' Further, I fully believe that when new people enter your gym you teach them all the talking points on how to do the exercise correctly and with perfect form. I've no doubt these newbies practice and practice until they perfect the form. The problem comes after that, when your 'workout of the day' consists of doing AS MANY of that exercise as possible in X amount of time, or doing X amount of reps as fast as possible. The form is going to break down. 2) no structure - I've never actually heard anyone say this of crossfit, I'll give it to you because I think crossfit has a lot of 'structure'. However, from what I understand of crossfit is that everyone does the same workout, which is probably the meat&potatoes of the accusation - when you have everyone doing the same workout there's no *individualized* structure, but group structure. Whether or not this is a negative is debatable - I personally think it is a negative but I'll still give it to you. 3) Not functional - Again never actually heard anyone say this - infact I hear the opposite. Crossfitters argue that things like the bicep curl are not used in real life, whereas deadlifting or overheard pressing are. Again, I'll give it to you that crossfit can be 'functional', but add the caveat that regular weight-training can also be functional. 4) Overtraining - I don't think people who argue this are suggesting that your members go to crossfit gyms *too often*. I think they are rather arguing that doing an insane amount of reps of one exercise is so bad and quickly leads to overtraining. So your entire argument of telling people not to come workout completely misses the mark. 5) Lotta reps = bad - Your first statement in this section is "some movements are not meant to be done at high repetitions", from which you then fail to address that statement , and instead spew the most basic weight-training knowledge of 'low weight/high reps = endurance, high weight/low reps = hypertrophy/strength". Your original statement is still true despite everything you said that came after...some exercises are not meant to be done for 100 reps.

[@jacksonjackson1682]

this guy looks soft

[@seanmoore4248]

The crossfit fish flop pull-ups. Ugh

[@MrDaddyawn]

I've been doing Crossfit for about 6 months now (most of it at SOAR) and it definitely has benefits to those willing to listen. I listen but my body doesn't always cooperate, that's where coaches at SOAR really help me! They see my issues and try to address them (once again I think I'm doing what they tell me...but sometimes...I'm not.) I'm 56 and in the best shape of my life due to the staff and hitting the classes 3x / week.

[@kevinromero924]

Can I ask, when was the last time you done crossfit?

[@MrDaddyawn]

@@kevinromero924 I am still doing Crossfit but with the pandemic it is all at home. The box I go to has the workouts online and I am able to follow along. I will be 60 next month and feel great! I do WODs 3 times a week and go running once or twice a week.

[@canineh2o227]

It's a 350 dollar subscription for Rhabdo

[@structureyourstrength8224]

We have never had a client get rhabdo.

[@jimu.y2]

​@@structureyourstrength8224 You are a sample size of 1. To ignore the actual statistics in your "sport" is beyond myopic.

[@Skabanis]

The hundreds of videos prove you wrong

[@Eli-xg8bn]

My Thoughts After Trying CrossFit for 2 Years: This training program is a means to train core movements with perfect form (before you slaughter this comment saying that CrossFit sacrifices form for volume or speed, know this only happens in the inexperienced athlete base as a reaction to a steep learning curve and is relatively uncommon) at an intensity high enough to to promote cardiovascular development that is normally not seen in the standard bodybuilding/powerlifting regimen. The purpose of CrossFit is fully-functional fitness, and although this type of fitness transforms people into lean body types with dense musculature and noticeable vascularity, this doesn't mean that CrossFit doesn't promote muscles growth and strength, or "gains". I personally have developed my main lifts to be several times better than they initially were--now having a 585 lb deadlift, 405 lb back squat, 315 power clean, etc.. Alongside this developed strength is unbridled endurance that allows me to perform these lofts at an increasingly high intensity, promoting growth. The supportive community developed by this program is, in itself, a major draw of CrossFit; moreover, it promotes the competitive nature of the sport alongside a sense of camaraderie and belonging. For me, as a teenager I became bored of training in the traditional gym setting and when I discovered CrossFit, it made me love to train again. It makes people want to go to the gym and be productive. Those who criticize it, I understand where you're coming from and know that I and my fellow cult-CrossFitters talk a similar amount of trash about your beloved training styles (just behind closed doors and not in public so we don't look like insecure jerks ;) ) but still admire you for being active. CrossFit is a good thing, and though it does have problems (3 day certification, hard to start, etc) it is obviously more a force of athleticism and progression than harm and regression.

[@maurostrachwitz747]

The biggest issue with CrossFit is progressive development (a must for any discipline), some boxes, lack a ladder program of proper conditioning, most people nowadays lead a sedentary lifestyle, and going all out, with crazy intensity is self-destructive.

[@matthofmann7517]

But you don't bench in crossfit so I'm out

[@skye-xs9hx]

Matt Hofmann yes we do...

[@Curmoikie]

To say CrossFit didn't condone bad form is bs just look at the CrossFit games, a lot of those "professionals" have the form of someone who's going into the gym for the first time trying to lift as much weight as they can.

[@danphillips8530]

1/ No I don't think cf promotes bad form in fact the opposite is true, 2/ No, the first thing I learnt about cf was how progressive it is, 3/ No, I started training because of imbalance and cf was my go to but I couldn't find a gym 4/ No refer to 2, 5/ Not sure on this one so refer to 2 again, I like cf but I chose what was available. I work hard so I would do cf if I thought I had the chops for it, I learnt that this was my mistake after I started bodybuilding, now I'm comfortable where I am but if the opportunity came up I'd do both if I could

[@omarmunoz5787]

I've done two different year long stints of CrossFit in my life. There are aspects I definitely loved about it but I'm firmly in the camp of Oly lifts should not be done for time. Fortunately the two gyms i belonged to both emphasized technique and I've taken that with me wherever I've gone, whether lifting in the neighborhood gym or working out at home with a few kettlebells and a pull-up bar. At the end of the day, I think that whatever gets people off their couch and moving is a great thing. CrossFit definitely does that. Personally though, I'm fine taking the aspects I like about it and implementing them myself, without fearing the all monitoring timer on the wall.

[@Ed-tc2pg]

So if I were to say I can learn and coach Olympic lifts in 3 days would it be appropriate to call me smart or stupid?

[@thomaslechte1515]

One of the less heard, but perhaps more valid criticisms of crossfit is that it under emphasises rotational movements. I can't say what most gyms do but the Crossfit games has a massive predominance of non rotational movements. There is some rotation in running and swimming. Throwing and striking are very functional movements, but even when those movements are used, e.g. They are often done in a bilateral, non rotational way e.g. Wall balls, or the "Assult banger". The softball throw from 2011, and the previous "double banger" workout, and rope pulls for those who use a rotational technique are positive, but rare exceptions. Also, I completely agree with you on intensity, but coach glassman's prescription for fitness emphasises "high intensity". I agree that a range of intensities is important, both in and outside the gym.

[@thomaslechte1515]

CrossFit SOAR yes I think rotational movements especially throwing are important. Some single arm or leg work eg. Pistols are still not rotational. I think that's right about practicing before training, but even those who have the usual crossfit movements to a point that they are training them, can be practicing even more challenging movements. Look at the O-course of the crossfit games. Most of the workouts favour strength, speed, and endurance anat movements that are require lots of balance, agility, and co-ordination by ordinary people's standards, but are pretty basic for elite crossfitters. The O-course in the crossfit games really tested those elements, and differentiated the field. When it comes to intensity. You need a mixture of lower physical intensity, but mental intensity while working on technique, you need some periods of high intensity, with good breaks to improve maximal strength/power/speed. You need longer workouts with less rest for endurance, without necessarily racing. You need really tough short-medium length anaerobic workouts. You also need lots of active recovery, and active life. Not sitting all day, biking to work, running round with the kids, are all things that are also good for health and fitness. Maximal effort sessions on a per minute or session basis may be more effective than low intensity activity, or moderate intensity aerobic training, but the later are less likely to contribute to excessive fatigue/overtraining, so for health and fitness I believe a mixture is important.

[@TheJRob96]

If you program a power movement for more than 10 reps or for time, you are wrong. Even with good form, you can program a workout which isn't optimal. Even with progressive overload, you can still miss out on fatigue management or stimulus-recovery-curves Functional? A kipping pull-up is functional? Strongman is functional by your definition so why don't the games look more like that? Talking about over training instead of programming it ? Would you do 30 cleans? Would you do 20 box jumps? Power exercises are not safe at high repetitions. Do pro football players need endurance to be good? No

[@ExposClassics94]

You have this all wrong, the reason people shy away from CrossFit is because even doing these movements “correctly” doesn’t keep you away from injury. 73% of all crossfires suffer from injuries due to lifting, and that’s only the ones diagnosed. CrossFit is detrimental for human biomechanics because it is revolved around the sagittal plane of motion (deadlifts, power cleans, back squats, etc) but as humans our primary plane of motion is the transverse plane, meaning we are very rotational. Continuing to train in the sagittal plane can lead to detrimental effects for human when even done right, effects of this can be femurs pointed out, bow legs, duck feet or a total disconnect to the anterior oblique system which is crucial for running efficiency.

[@structureyourstrength8224]

Where are you getting the 73% number from? I agree on too much sagittal plane. One of the negative effects of the CrossFit Games is that so many gyms switched to training "competition" movements that are mostly in the sagittal plane. The are stuck on the barbell and pull-up bar and don't utilize different tools and load unilaterally or work on what most people would call "sport" movements/drills.

[@BoostFreaks]

"CrossFit as a whole promotes bad form? No, I don't think so." Dude, i just look at you guys doing those flipping kip pullups and my shoulders thank me for NOT wanting to ever do that shit if i expect to be able to lift a glass of water by the time I'm fifty.

[@erikvigil1147]

how do you know someone does crossfit? ask them any random question. how do you know crossfit is stupid? a crossfiter will make a video why is not.

[@williamwadsworth4968]

Nice damage control video

[@Mr12funkymonkeys]

Who said, "there's no such thing as over training, only under recovering"

[@coreyfreeman4053]

Ct fletcher

[@jayn8392]

I think the reason crossfit gets shit on is that there are so many bad gyms and bad coaches. Many of these crossfit "coaches" do emphasize reps and intensity over proper form due to ignorance or lazyness. The same thing also happens at any gym with a more structured environment like boxing/MMA (I have been to a few terrible MMA gyms). The massive popularity of crossfit seems to have resulted in plenty of shit gyms and idiot trainers. I went to both of my local xfit gyms out of curiosity and the guys and gals running it were morons unfortunatly. It also gets a bad rap because of the somewhat cultish culture it has and the sheer number of pretentious douch bags who scoff at anyone who isn't into what they are and shit on every other form of training. There are also some questionably exercises that have come out of the xfit world, kipping pullups for example. Crossfit can be great with the right people but it also seems to have a disproportionate amount of shit shows compared to other sports. Look at the freaking xfit games for christ's sake. It's utterly laughable.

[@juananjuanan7089]

Amazing video. As a coach, it's one of the best ever. Keep it going

[@realnatural5546]

Crossfit is stupid

[@razoredge6476]

CrossFit is the white collar yuppie alternative to regular weight training

[@dontparknexttome2591]

We hear complaints by personal trainers... so you hear an individual who has worked for their certification, some of which only fall short in not having degree to prove their knowledge, and their wrong? There should be anymore arguing past the point that Olympic movements are dangerous for people who haven't spent years training in them, more so for full grown adults, not experienced with weights at all, who would probably benefit way more from emphasizing balance and coordination before adding weight to those movements. I know that most crossfitters say they know their clients' limitations and don't go beyond them to the point of danger, but this group is so unorganized that they're making themselves look stupid. This could be alright for athletes, but even then, the stuff they do isn't meant to be resistive. If they would admit their flaws for a couple of years they could redeem it, but they've shown how narcissistic they are and I don't think they will.

[@dontparknexttome2591]

The business model does promote bad form. Just assuming all personal trainers don't know what they're talking about sounds a lot like the majority of crossfitters.

[@dontparknexttome2591]

Functional training is Motion Specific training. It's used to bridge the gap between strength and using it in everyday life. There's the ability to add this effect by changing the stance, without adding weight. Bodyweight balance is really easy to access, and everyone is lacking a good two years worth training coordination in this before they need to add resistance.

[@ah7027]

really two years worth of coordination training before you can add resistance? Ive only been lifting for 2 years total and already can do the oly lifts and basic moves efficiently. By your standard I should just now be adding weight to my lifts? I agree in everyone building up to things but I think your time frame is way over exaggerated. And I also believe that any person with no significant disabilities or injuries could begin learning the oly lifts from the start of learning. That might mean taking a broomstick and stretching out but it isn't dangerous to work towards it for the average person.

[@vintagemetal]

The biggest flaw in Crossfit is... Quantity over quality. Kipping pullups?? Come on.. I fucking dare you to show 1 clean muscle up

[@vintagemetal]

First of all, get rid of the WOD. Everybody is different, so the benifits of doing the same excersises are slim to none. But, still.. where's that muscle up?

[@alittlebyte]

Yeah, you "structurally" injure yourselves. Competing at who will finish first when lifting weights will get you injured. End of story.

[@OilDabbin710]

This guy is a joke, talking about form but ppl doing pullups like a fish out of water. Crossfit also has a 19% injury rate the same as professional rugby.

[@structureyourstrength8224]

Curious where you got the 19%. Hope it wasn't from this retracted paper/study: retractionwatch.com/2020/01/07/crossfit-wins-4-million-in-damages-in-lawsuit-stemming-from-now-retracted-paper/

[@kevinromero924]

@@structureyourstrength8224 doesn't change the fact that there are major issues with form and crossfit...

[@kevinromero924]

@@structureyourstrength8224 Funny how you reply to one person who was obviously using outdated sources to make a claim...why can't you reply to everyone else shitting on your sport because a lot comments on here are not particularly positive. Seriously, a few of the top comments have some actual valid points. Why couldn't you respond to them instead of just one person you know is wrong? Doesn't make sense especially if you're trying to promote crossfit away from negative criticism. You know this guy is wrong, why reply to him when other comments have some serious challenging view points that you seem to dismiss. Now why is that? Serious question...

[@londonguyinstockholm]

CrossFit changed my life for the better. Not only am I fitter and healthier than I have ever been but the community/family feeling at my box really helped me settle in to the small town where I now live. I had no idea what CrossFit was when I signed up for the base course, I just knew that my 47 year old body (an mind) needed to exercise. It was one of the best decisions that I have ever made and I thank Stephanie and Jesper for the great coaching as well as being so active in enabling everyone to make life changing progress. Checkout CrossFit Enköping (Sweden)! Thanks, and have a great day!

[@nikkif.409]

At your box? Eiiieeeeewwwww.

[@LEE-jw6gp]

Kipping and swinging seeing zero progress= crossfit

[@mynameisnobody3931]

Well except you're wrong at first statement. Because no one uses good form. You can say it's the coaches fault or it's the trainees fault all day long. To me that sounds like a kindergarten argument. Just look around. Does crossfitters use good form. ? No. Ergo there is a fundamental problem with crossfit and its NEVER the customer's fault. ! You're sounding like a cult, when you start to give the customers the blame. The problem is the Olympic lifts done for high reps with poor form (yes it will always be executed with with bad form when you do it with high reps , because they're litterally not intended to be done with high reps. Olympic lifts are power exercises!) High reps and a complex move will always begin to break down form. Unless you're a super freak. And most people are not! Just swap the Olympic lifts to other days and use kettlebells on your WOD days. Problem solved.

[@cessna2737]

Uhh cross fitters can’t do pull-ups either. Swing in your body around like a fish out of water is not a fucking pull-up

[@lagartogrande1908]

Listen to the smarmy salesman. Listen to him dust off the buzzwords and talk talk talk. Gimme a Super power crossfit. Flail around like a well dressed dying snapper. CrossFitConsumerism. Are we cool?

[@durniugvardija]

crossfit is like a chihuahua of the dogs

[@Orutra621]

It's why THEY'RE wrong. You can't even get the title right.

[@elliottnest7438]

What you say makes absolute sense! I like what you say about structure and the foundation. Cross fit to me means an always changing environment not the same. Thing all the time.

[@mitchcollins2947]

well done

[@resonardehuesos4325]

100% right man!!!

[@jtgarcia181]

CrossFit trash period...

[@tutimajara]

great vid ill follow you for more 🏋

[@stevenlogie]

Couldn't agree more brilliant video.

[@KINGV2189]

You appearance makes everything you're saying sound like, BLAH, BLAH, BLAHBLAHBLAH!!!! Mix in a fork! LoL!

[@UlfilaMonk]

Nice!

[@Wh1teD3ath]

Just workout dude. Lol this trendy crap is dumb.

[@jakebasa1517]

i hear this alot from commoners who workout and pay $5-$10 for a shitty gym bench all they want and curls all they want, crossfit has stomped the traditional gym's reputation in a way its obselete to the eyes of those who prefer high level intensity, people who usually hate crossfit are those not physically tested which has been proven alot, also they cant afford local box memberships. instead of making themselves look and sound like a whooped dog they can just go to their gym and do curls. and to the speaker of this video thank you for shining some light on the LESS EDUCATED sir. cheers

[@topiasmerikallio3134]

Jake Basa so you think that this guy with a prime dad bod is any better XD?

[@derickvorster4873]

I find it hard to believe one of your top 5 is 'not functional'. I've been coaching CF for 5 years and I've never heard that bs criticism before. Thats like saying swimming doesn't make you wet. It's ridiculous. If you just wanted to boast about how functional CF is, then great. But make another video where you focus on that. Cause I'm sorry but I think you're bullshitting in this case.

[@siuksliukaralius7029]

Crossfit is stupid.

[@deangreen3370]

CrossFit=Soy Boy

[@deangreen3370]

@M S you mean elite soy crossfitter

[@adamanderson9881]

Crossfit is stupid.