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Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy
I like the crossfit system for what it combines, but dislike the ease through which a trainer can become certified (only takes a weekend). It is odd to say this, but sometimes the competition structure of the sport is bad because it encourages overdoing things but sometimes thats the best part. Overall I notice there is a general inconsistent nature to the quality of training and fitness level of the group you're in, so you have to take care of yourself and be aware.
For example I had one great crossfit trainer at world health, and one awful one. At Crossfit AI in canyon meadows, they have all been great at teaching proper form and how to progressively increase weight and not overdo it on total reps. I made incredible gains (both physical and mental) through proper training at AI and "undid" a lot of terrible habits and poor form that was built into my motions after about 1.5 years of tutelage under the crappy trainer at WHC.
Of course, I have also witnessed when individuals do not respect their own limits at AI and put themselves in danger because of it. At some point I think people have to recognize when they are crossing the line and just let pride go.
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I think that's the dangerous part about cross-fit. From what I've read a lot places take pride in the idea of crossing the line. Places treating the onset of Rhabdomyolysis as if it's a joke and encouraging training to the point of vomiting. Obviously that's not everywhere, but it seems to be a part of the culture in a lot of places. There's obviously good ideas behind the structure, but I think it can be easily abused.