The couch thread

[DARTH]

Holy fuck they are making the Dragon Dorks look sane by comparisson.


How about you just work out and eliminate the drama?

[Jay]

Quack, while I have no sympathy for people that deal drugs, molest children, abuse their spouses or mistreat the homeless, I do have a ton of sympathy for members of the military who have psych issues. Bipolar is no joke. You as a "doctor" should know this. There isn't an HCG treatment, a B12 shot or adrenal cleansing that will help something like that. And fucking exercise isn't going to make someone go apeshit, no matter what study you twist around to say it... if that was the case, powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding and @fit would be filled with psychopathic people who are one inch away from an AK47 mass murder.

Dude had untreated issues, clearly, and the way his life ended was an avoidable tragedy. If he had the help he needed, things would have probably turned out differently.

He probably moved to Alaska to get away from his problems, but they followed him. To find some medical study that links testosterone/cortisol with intense exercise and hypothesize that with this horrible situation is bush league.

[baffled]

Draw your own conclusions. If this thread isn't about the antics of @Fers and their dear leaders, what IS it about, exactly?

Your uncomfortable obsession with a dorky fitness fad?

[Jay]

Draw your own conclusions. If this thread isn't about the antics of @Fers and their dear leaders, what IS it about, exactly?

Your uncomfortable obsession with a dorky fitness fad?

yea man, I hate @fit, but goddamn... There is a certain level of obsession where it becomes unhealthy.

[Yes I Have Balls]

Yeah, RIP to the troubled soldier...we're going to have a lot of them for the next decade.

I volunteer a lot at the local VA hospital. Even though I haven't seen combat, it really helps vets to talk to other vets. Some of these kids coming back are fucked up beyond belief from multiple back-to-back tours in the 'Stan.

My thoughts and prayers to this young man's family.

[TerryB]

Maybe they'll name a WOD after him

[tough old man]

I volunteer a lot at the local VA hospital.

Thanks. It does help.

[Gary John]

I remember posting about PTSD on free speech a couple of years ago. I was pretty honest.

If you saw enough shit, you are going to die with it. Just don't let it kill you first.

[Stillwater]

[tough old man]

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[Yes I Have Balls]

Is that tool wearing two different shoes?

[tough old man]

http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Av6OFbqAOq ... y-crossfit

8 Reasons Boomers Should Try CrossFit

The CrossFit craze doesn’t seem like it’s going to die down anytime soon. In fact, according to a recent Fitbie article, this year’s CrossFit Games sold out within days of tickets going on sale. In 2011, spectators didn’t even fill up half of the 12,000-seat venue. So why has the strength and conditioning program—which mixes sprinting, jumping rope, and other forms of high-intensity cardio with functional exercises performed with all sorts of equipment, including barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, kettlebells, medicine balls, and more—earned so many devout followers? According to CrossFit Games athlete Cheryl Brost, a 41-year-old mother of two, it’s because it works. And not just for the uber athlete, but for people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels. “I’ve seen kids as young as 3 in the gym, all the way to people in their 80s going through the workouts,” says Brost, who placed 15th world-wide in this year's games. “The way they’ve set CrossFit up in terms of functional movement, really anyone can do it.” Another bonus: The workouts of the day (referred to as WODs) are usually no more than 20 minutes, making them a great time-saver. Still too intimidated? Read on for Brost’s 8 top reasons boomers should give CrossFit a try.

1. You can start at zero.

“A lot of people get intimidated because they think CrossFit is going to be so difficult that they won’t be able to do it. But that’s the extreme,” says Brost. “All of the CrossFit gyms I’ve been to are very welcoming, very nonjudgmental, and very accepting. They want you to just come as you are. I hear a lot of women say, ‘Oh, I have to get in shape first. I can’t just walk into the gym looking this way or that way,’ and that’s the furthest thing from the truth. Come as you are, and let the method of CrossFit do its wonders on you.”

2. You’ll skyrocket your metabolism.

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, which causes our metabolism to slow, which means you could start building a spare tire by the time you reach your 30s. “When you do weight-bearing exercises, you start revving up your metabolism—and it keeps burning for many hours after your workout,” says Brost. “Also, the more muscle you gain, the more calories you’ll burn throughout the day, even when you’re not active. I joined CrossFit almost three years ago, and, as of this morning, I’ve lost 12 pounds. I’ve also really toned my body.”

3. You’ll tone all over (but don’t have to get bulky).

“Women have a misconception that they will bulk up doing this much strength training, but it really isn’t the case unless they’re working for that type of look,” says Brost. “Keep in mind, one pound of fat takes up so much more space than one pound of muscle. There’s quite a volume difference. So even though muscle weighs more, what do you want all over your body? Something that’s bulky, like body fat, or something that’s lean, like muscle?”

4. You can start slow.

“Unless you have a background in Olympic lifting or power lifting, you can, and need, to start easy,” says Brost. For learning barbell lifts, most CrossFit gyms have PVC pipe or even a broomstick you can use until you get comfortable with the form. Then, you can gradually work up to a level of weight that you’re comfortable with, whether that’s a 15-pound trainer bar or even just light dumbbells.”

5. It’ll give a boost to your social life.

“I think that the social aspect of CrossFit is really fantastic, especially for women. This is the closest I’ve felt to individuals that I’ve worked out with since I was on a high school or college team,” says Brost. “When you sweat together, go through a tough workout together … it just does something to bond the group. CrossFit has a unique community spirit that’s second to none. It’s a good place to make friends.”

6. You’ll become a better parent.

“CrossFit teaches you about good nutrition, too, so you’re able to take those new skills back to your family,” says Brost, noting that she now makes healthier meals and snacks for kids. “Kids really learn by example, and they’ll follow your lead.”

7. It keeps joints happy.

“As we age, it becomes really important to use all of our joints regularly, and CrossFit is a great way to do it,” says Brost. “Joints were meant to open and close, and without regular movement they get stiff and achy. At that point, you become trapped in a vicious cycle: The less you move, the worse you get. And the worse you get, the less you want to move.”

8. You’ll reduce your risk of injury.

“The functional movements used in CrossFit training really make you stronger for life,” says Brost. “That’s what we strive for each and every day in CrossFit.” Which means you’ll be less likely to throw your back out when you reach down to pick up the laundry basket or hoist that suitcase into the overhead compartment on your next flight.

[I dig big chicks]

CF Hubris Moment of the Week:

Scott Dibert, American Record Holder in the Snatch (135 kg as a 69 kg lifter; he also cleaned 152.5), is moving to Sioux City, Iowa. He contacted the local @fit to offer coaching in return for membership, and they told him they have all the O Lifting help they need.

[Crust Bucket]

6. You’ll become a better parent.
7. It keeps joints happy.
8. You’ll reduce your risk of injury.

Buwhahahaha...Fuck off

[baffled]

My old high school has apparently become a baseball power. Last two years they started using @F for their off season conditioning. 16 year old short stop had Tommy John surgery. Had a herniated disc last year and the kids I work with twice a week now came into the gym yesterday and told me a kid ripped the skin pretty bad on both hands carrying a tire between box jumps.

I don't get it.

[The Crawdaddy]

CF Hubris Moment of the Week:

Scott Dibert, American Record Holder in the Snatch (135 kg as a 69 kg lifter; he also cleaned 152.5), is moving to Sioux City, Iowa. He contacted the local @fit to offer coaching in return for membership, and they told him they have all the O Lifting help they need.

Clearly showing that @fitters are largely ignorant douchebags.

[Steggy]

My old high school has apparently become a baseball power. Last two years they started using @F for their off season conditioning. 16 year old short stop had Tommy John surgery. Had a herniated disc last year and the kids I work with twice a week now came into the gym yesterday and told me a kid ripped the skin pretty bad on both hands carrying a tire between box jumps.

I don't get it.

He probably has been to a level I cert so what would he know about 0-lifting?

[Protobuilder]

CF Hubris Moment of the Week:

Scott Dibert, American Record Holder in the Snatch (135 kg as a 69 kg lifter; he also cleaned 152.5), is moving to Sioux City, Iowa. He contacted the local @fit to offer coaching in return for membership, and they told him they have all the O Lifting help they need.

Clearly showing that @fitters are largely ignorant douchebags.

What's he able to do with a PVC pipe? Does he know how to kip a snatch or is he one of those people who talks about "technique"?

[I dig big chicks]

CF Hubris Moment of the Week:

Scott Dibert, American Record Holder in the Snatch (135 kg as a 69 kg lifter; he also cleaned 152.5), is moving to Sioux City, Iowa. He contacted the local @fit to offer coaching in return for membership, and they told him they have all the O Lifting help they need.

Clearly showing that @fitters are largely ignorant douchebags.

What's he able to do with a PVC pipe? Does he know how to kip a snatch or is he one of those people who talks about "technique"?

As a former teammate of mine, he probably drinks hard, lifts harder, and doesn't get these people who make a simple sport so complex.

Sooner or later, he'll probably open his own Crossfit and bring in the masses, teaching them the lifts in the name of fitness while spurning HQ. many in the O lifting world have done this, including Chad Vaughn, Don McCauley, etc.

[Protobuilder]

CF Hubris Moment of the Week:

Scott Dibert, American Record Holder in the Snatch (135 kg as a 69 kg lifter; he also cleaned 152.5), is moving to Sioux City, Iowa. He contacted the local @fit to offer coaching in return for membership, and they told him they have all the O Lifting help they need.

Clearly showing that @fitters are largely ignorant douchebags.

What's he able to do with a PVC pipe? Does he know how to kip a snatch or is he one of those people who talks about "technique"?

As a former teammate of mine, he probably drinks hard, lifts harder, and doesn't get these people who make a simple sport so complex.

Sooner or later, he'll probably open his own Crossfit and bring in the masses, teaching them the lifts in the name of fitness while spurning HQ. many in the O lifting world have done this, including Chad Vaughn, Don McCauley, etc.

Dale Saran will be contacting both of you via public message board within the next week.

[tzg]

You meaning, "Challenging both of you to a fight via a public message board..."

[DARTH]

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One way or another, that's about where this all heads.

[Turdacious]

[Turdacious]

"the most important thing to remember is, ‘do not cook the baby’. if she slows down or starts walking, let her. it’s okay"

— Coach coaching coach-in-training about coaching pregnant ladies

[quote "For the deadlift take off your shoes to keep your feet flat. Good good….The pants too."

— Coach to male athlete during deadlifts][/quote]

http://shitmycrossfitcoachsays.tumblr.com/

[Cave Canem]

Is it unknowable, unknowing or unexpected ?

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