No Globo
July 28, 2010 by Tina
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No Globo
I’m guessing that during yesterday’s Light Kalsu WOD more than a few of us thought, “Why? Why am I doing this?!” or, “I’m never going to finish, I’m never going to finish…” Yes, even though our workouts are not always as intense as Kalsu (Light!), they are usually intense. And that’s why we show up.
If we walked into a traditional gym/fitness centre, would we expect to see anyone doing something as simple and effective as jumping rope, let alone a workout as physically and mentally challenging as Kalsu? Would we expect to see other members cheering them on to make it to the finish, walking over afterwards to tell them that what they just did was inspiring, how they understand the hard work that went into it and that they are genuinely happy to see them accomplish it?
No.
What you would probably see are people running on a treadmill while watching tv, or using nautilus machines to grow muscles on muscles, or bouncing away on an elliptical machine for no-impact cardio. I’ve been that gym-goer and chances are you have, too. While I wouldn’t say that system doesn’t work, I would say that it’s missing something ambitious and motivational that is fundamental to CrossFit: truly skilled trainers, challenging workouts that have real life applications and a supportive community that is working just as hard as you are.
These components add up to help us reach a level of fitness and strength that we would never have thought ourselves capable of, particularly within the standard confines of a traditional health club/fitness centre, AKA “Globo-gym”.
What do you appreciate most about working out CrossFit-style, compared to the traditional gym model?
Wednesday’s WOD options:
Rest day; Make up a WOD you missed; Work on your weaknesses/skills
or
A. Power clean
5 x 60% of 1RM
5 x 70% of 1RM
5 x 80% of 1RM
(as many repetitions as possible)
B. Snatch
On the minute, each minute for 12 minutes: 1 squat snatch at moderate weight
I’m still to knackered after the last two WODs to type, so I’ll keep this brief. Awesome post, and you’ve just got to look at what everyone says in the ‘client profiles’ to see the difference – everyone in the gym is a comrade with who you’ve shared the thrill of flying through a WOD, or getting your first pull-up, and probably the lows of the WOD that will never end. Contrast that to your average Globo-gym where the other members are typically just ‘the guy who’s hogging the machine I need to three sets of bicep curls.’!
Oh – and CrossFit works.
I like that I don’t get kicked out or threatened for working out with no shoes on or dropping weights.
I like that i dont have too see the gym poser watching them self in the mirror and people just chatting about how big there car is .
Where did you find this picture of Jami?
So, how big is your car, Chris?
Totally agree Jay:
‘TCF: clothing is optional, intensity is not.’
Another great t-shirt idea (copyright Griff’s great t-shirt idea company MMXX)
Josh, I have no idea what you’re talking about,
but wait till you see the photos from the Muscle Beach..
I love the fact that our gym is a playground where adults can roam freely without having to worry about the Globo mentality.