10 things that will happen to you when you start Cross Fit

[gamergirl 4,610]

I thought some of you might like this. I'm nowhere near Cross Fit yet but I know some of you are into it so here goes.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3867924

[fatnomo 102]

Great article as I've been considering doing crossfit.

Only issue is this myth that muscle weighs more than fat. 16 ounces is 16 ounces. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of dirt.

Muscle IS more dense but weight is weight. Thanks for posting this. It was totally informative.

[gamergirl 4,610]

Great article as I've been considering doing crossfit.

Only issue is this myth that muscle weighs more than fat. 16 ounces is 16 ounces. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of dirt.

Muscle IS more dense but weight is weight. Thanks for posting this. It was totally informative.

Oh I know! didn't we have to do those word problems about which weighs more, a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks? (At least I had to in India). That stuff drives me crazy.

Glad you enjoyed the rest of it.

[fatnomo 102]

Seriously though, really good article. I plan on reading again.

[fatnomo 102]

Seriously though, really good article. I plan on reading again.

[Brighteyes 237]

I love crossfit! I started it two weeks ago (still pre op). But today I noticed I wasn't as winded walking around, I've had more energy than normal and my back hasn't been bothering me as much. My whole core feels stronger. Still a month out from surgery, but hoping this change will help me recover a little easier.

[gamergirl 4,610]

I love crossfit! I started it two weeks ago (still pre op). But today I noticed I wasn't as winded walking around' date=' I've had more energy than normal and my back hasn't been bothering me as much. My whole core feels stronger. Still a month out from surgery, but hoping this change will help me recover a little easier.[/quote']

I bet you it will. My husband was in better cardiovascular shape than me before the surgery since I'd been having joint pain and too much travel. He's older than me, he's 60, but has recovered quite well.

You're doing the smart thing. Good for you.

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[Butterthebean 8,146]

That's a great article. I'd love to do crossfit. If only there was a box within 50 miles of me. Maybe someday.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Thanks for posting the article! Most of that happened to me when I first started.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I thought some of you might like this. I'm nowhere near Cross Fit yet but I know some of you are into it so here goes.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3867924

What kind of barbaric outfit is this?

" There are no smoothie bars or aerobics studios in one's peripheral vision, just the Iron bar you'll hang from, the weights you'll thrust up above your head and the ground you'll drip your perspiration and occasional tears into until you feel as though you've become a part of the place. "

No smoothie bar? I suppose there isn't a concierge or onsite masseuse either?!

[aroundhky 1,174]

Great article as I've been considering doing crossfit.

Only issue is this myth that muscle weighs more than fat. 16 ounces is 16 ounces. A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of dirt.

Muscle IS more dense but weight is weight. Thanks for posting this. It was totally informative.

I think the article should point out, instead of making the assumption that everyone knows it is refering to volume, that muscle weighs more than fat per volume.....which is does. A cubic foot of muscle does weigh more than a cubic foot of fat. Or like you basically stated........a pound of muscle is more dense and takes up less space than a pound of fat..... would probably be a better way to say it. I've seen on this site at some point, where they show a pound of fat (an image) beside an image of a pound of muscle.....quite graphic. But makes a good point.