Myth about CrossFit

There has been a lot of articles and talk in the fitness world about CrossFit. The biggest thing is that it is dangerous and that you are going to get hurt from doing those lifts, doing that many reps, going that deep in squat, etc.

Let me think for a moment....I have trained in multiple different fitness philosophies and here is the true hard fact....YES you could get hurt because you are physically moving. The thing is if you move you could possibly get hurt...walking to your car...running...playing sports, etc. If you are moving there are possible exposure to injuries...but CrossFit doesn't automatically mean injury. In my opinion CrossFit is an injury prevention program because we teach technique over weight...full range of motion to insure prevention of injury. If you walk into a CrossFit gym and you see ugly technique...injuries here and there....that is not CrossFit's fault...that is the coaches in the gym. It is important that the coaches in CrossFit have the correct certifications and educational background...in my opinion. At my gym we teach technique over weight...we don't care who you are or what your fitness experience is...if your technique sucks...take the weight off...do the bar...or do the PVC pipe...technique, technique, technique!! My favorite quote for a CrossFit gym..."Leave your ego at the door." So before you believe anything you read or hear, walk into a CrossFit gym and watch a class...ask questions. I think you will be very surprised at what you see!