CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret

Re:CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret by scott_s on Saturday September 21, 2013 @07:35PM (#6425062)

I don't do Crossfit, but I think it's a good system in general. I do powerlifting style strength training and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The attitude you're talking about - patch me up so I can get back to training, until my next injury - is common to all sports and physical activities.

Now, it's possible injuries are more common in Crossfit than in other sports, but that's a question for the data.

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Re:CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret by mason55 on Saturday September 21, 2013 @08:18PM (#6425196)

Wanting to be fixed correctly so you can be healthy and return to your activity is just a sign that you love what you're doing and have goals. Being proud of being hurt is totally unhealthy.

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Re:CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret by scott_s on Saturday September 21, 2013 @10:36PM (#6425566)

Ever seen Jaws? This is a famous scene: http://youtu.be/dLjNzwEULG8 Every sport culture I've been exposed to has an element of this.

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Re:CrossFit's Dirty Little Secret by mathattack on Sunday September 22, 2013 @11:23AM (#6426872)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu also has a combat aspect. Injuries are expected. Strange to expect so many injuries from a pure fitness activity.

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