Why Does Crossfit Get So Much Hate?

I’ve often asked myself the same question. CrossFit and its community have changed my life the way Quora and Medium have changed my creative presence in the world.

Here’s what I think about why CrossFit gets so much shade:

• Ego — Some CrossFitters’ heads are so big that they can’t fit through the hanger-style doors of their gym. And that happens in gyms all around the world.
• Competitive — Some CrossFitters get caught up in the competition and lose sight of why they joined the “box” (gym) in the first place.
• Intense workouts — I think this is where the majority of said shade comes from. The prescribed daily workouts are, I’ll say it, sometimes, insane: They are brutal and intense. And I love it; they make me feel alive! However, I completely understand why some folks would be leery of these strenuous workout routines; if you aren’t careful, you can get hurt. And that’s a fact of life, no matter where you go.

I will continue to do CrossFit workouts until my hips or shoulders don’t work anymore. And here’s why:

• How to save a life — I struggle with depression and anxiety a lot. Nothing else in the world (besides writing) has helped me through my divorce, like having my CF community and workouts to look forward to.
• Hot-blooded — I’m in a bit of a dry spell as far as romance goes, so working out and expressing that pent-up sexual energy really helps me sleep at night.
• When the levee breaks — When I’m all out of gas (every kind), broke, and overwhelmed with life, I go to the gym to break down those muscle fibers and come back stronger.

I Do (CrossFit) — In Fitness and In Health!

What’s your favorite workout?

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This post was previously published on Medium.com.

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