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Originally Posted by Jean-Paul
Crossfit has some pretty cool workouts. I do have some concerns that there is not enough emphasis on proper technique for some of the advanced lifts.
You still mountain biking at all or is it all road?
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Man....you do keep your finger on the pulse of this place. That is a major reason why JP Fitness always has me coming back.
JP....I know exactly what you are talking about on the technique front. Upon initial viewing it seems chaotic at best. Of course, they claim that form is a very serious focus. Thats not always easy to see when you start typing in "crossfit" on YouTube.
Anyway, it is working very well for me for many reasons. One (i'm not naive) is, it's new. Something different. Second, It resolves a problem I have always had and that is WO length. I can't do anything productive after 45 minutes. Third, it raises my intensity level, because I always have the clock, previous times, or a WO partner to consider. Fourth, it revolves around functional movements. Ultimately, it is easier to pick up my 20lb five month old son! And my 48lb five year old daughter.
I would love your take on any aspect of the WO's, as I value your opinion.
As for riding! I will always be a mountain biker first. Just too much appreciation for the isolation of the outdoors. I completely focus on the ride, when i'm in the trees. All the other stuff melts away. I have grown fonder of the road, but unless i'm with a group...and even sometimes then, I have plenty of time to think about all the other stuff I should, could be doing.
I did score a beautiful road bike. It's used...but I operate that way. I think it will have a home for a long time.
Peace.
Ryan