Why do you do CrossFit?
In my desperate search for a coaching gig here in Cincinnati, I’ve found myself being asked the question: why do you do CrossFit? The question is such a simple one, on the surface. But if you sit and really think about it, there’s soooooo much to break down. So I posed this question to the avid readers of my weekly newsletter (lol), as well as texted a few friends on the side, just to see where the consensus was. Of all the responses I got back, the most consistent was: community. But what IS community? Why does that make CrossFit so necessary for so many of us? Another consistent answer: so I can eat what I want. Oh, absolutely I understand that desire. Big time. But one answer that I truly only received from TWO people, that is perhaps the most important of all, is: hoping I can live a long and healthy life because of it. Below you’ll find a list of all the reasons why y’all CrossFit, but I hope you can take a moment or two to reflect on what all you’re doing on a regular basis to increase the longevity of your life. We joke about wanting to look sexy, gotta eat that donut, I’ll be damned if I don’t outlift so and so… but do you really ever think about how all of these things contribute to your fullest life possible? Yes, I love donuts. In fact, I love all baked goods. But that doesn’t mean I’m eating them every day. I also really love competition, which is a huge part of why I still take group classes regularly. I want to challenge all of you to T H I N K about your choices. And see if they really do align with where you picture yourself to be in 10-15 years. I know that for me, CrossFit absolutely makes me a better person. I can’t wait to see wehre it takes me in m y lifetime. What about you? Love y’all.
Why do you do CrossFit? A poem, list, bullet point thought process…
CF has made me cross paths with so many different people, from different walks of life, with different stories. I love it because of the community and getting to share God’s love while kicking a$$ (my own, that is lol)
I love working out still to feel that insane soreness and then to feel my body recover and maintain some strength and flexibility. Oh - and so I can drag that deer out of the woods all by myself.
I love a good challenge. Testing my limits and working on skills to be a better athlete. I love the community and friendships being built from everyone suffering and having a good time together. Also, I hope I can live a long healthy life doing it.
Now? Mostly for the routine/social aspect of it. Before - it was for the obvious reasons you would expect: health, strength, not knowing what to do, etc.
Honestly, I remember the feeling after my first few workouts and let it take over. Motivated me to take care of myself not just for me but for the people that care about me. I also like lifting heavy things.
For the community and so I can eat.
I get bored doing regular workouts, so it keeps it entertaining - and I like the group classes.
So I could eat what I want, and the community.
It’s the only thing that ever worked for me, and it’s fun. To make training an actual sport or a puzzle or a game gets me into that zone. When the beep starts? I’m in a pocket universe. If you want to get heady.
At this point I don’t know anymore LOL
It stuck for me, because it offloads any mental overhead for me. If I had to plan workouts then it’s a reason to not go. And if I had to LEARN what entails planning workouts? An even further barrier. And if I could do that work out AT ANY TIME during the day? I wouldn’t get it done. It feels good for my body, in a way that nothing else has. It feels fresh always, even when I go 4-6 days/wk for 8+ years. If I take that time to do it, I take care of my body, my mind, and my social relationships all before work starts. So it makes outcomes of the rest of the day matter less, I’ve already done the most important thing.