At what point does somebody ‘need’ CrossFit anyway? How does anybody know if somebody will be good at it? Does it matter?

One of the most valuable lessons I learned in business is that there needs to be diversity in thinking. More opinions from different people with varying backgrounds usually leads to the most comprehensive decisions and innovative ideas. Is working out any different? If somebody keeps telling you to jog 30 minutes per day and to eat a low fat diet – and that is the only person you ever listen to – that’s probably going to be your workout routine. Isn’t it?

What about friends? Does anybody really want to only be friends with people that believe everything they believe?
Don’t most people want to be a little more well rounded? I know I do!

I don’t want to make this a discussion about race or politics – but I think it serves as an example for the point I’m trying to make. CrossFit strives for diversity in fitness. We don’t want to be marathon runners or powerlifters – nor do we want to be competitive sprinters, gymnasts or olympic weightlifters. BUT if we embrace and respect ALL of these sports/activities our fitness is going to be pretty well rounded and in my opinion optimal for living our lives.

So if this is the case, does anybody need CrossFit? Is it important that they’re good at it? Absolutely not!

At my gym, I want people that are out of shape, uncoordinated, weak and slow. I want people that are fast, strong, powerful, agile and flexible. I want men and women. I want 6 pack abs and spare tires. I want democrats and republicans. I want vegans! (although we’ll try to convert you ). I want people that are reserved and people that are obnoxious. I want administrative assistants, computer programmers, cops, stay at home moms, vice presidents and landscapers. I want black people and white people, young people and old people.

I don’t try to convince people to try CrossFit because I think they’d be good at it or because they need it. I try to convince people to try it because I like them or I think they might me a good addition to the group. Fitness actually has very little to do with it.

CrossFit attracts people as diverse as the program itself. Desire and commitment are the only requirements.

Do you need CrossFit? You may. Will you be good at it?? Doesn’t matter.

See you soon!

Conditioning
Complete 150/100 push-ups for time. While performing the push-ups, you may rest in the plank position with the arms fully extended. any other position constitutes a foul and you must perform a short shuttle run before continuing.
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Group WOD
21-15-9
Back squats 225
Ring-dips
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20 Min AMRAP
Total reps
Run 400 meters
1 18′ rope climb
Max double unders
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Check the photo gallery tomorrow for more pics.

Group WOD
Total Reps
2 min DU
2 min sit-ups
90 sec DU
90 sec Sit-ups
60 sec DU
60 sec sit-ups
30 sec DU
30 sec sit-ups
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Group WOD
“Ryan”
5 RFT
7 Muscle-ups
21 Burpees
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We will do an additional benchmark Saturday next weekend.

Cooldown
Five rounds for time:
20 Ball slams
20 Mountain climbers