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Old 07-12-2013, 10:26 AM   #1138
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Originally Posted by Saul Good View Post
I didn't realize there was so much resentment of cross fit out there. I love the idea of usable strength, speed, agility, flexibility, stamina, etc.

I've never understood the point of getting weight-room strong if you can't translate it into everyday life situations.
I don't think that most people have a problem with what you describe. It's really a backlash against the popularity of Crossfit, and the fervent cult like devotion of many who do it. Combine that with the questionable "expertise" and practices of many of the Crossfit trainers, and it's an easy target.

I actually do a LOT of Crossfit type stuff, and I've been heavily influenced by it (as evidenced by previous Official 20XX General Fitness Threads, in which I espoused Crossfit) .I don't have any real animosity toward it now, either. I just think that the zealots make easy and justified targets. That being said: at least they're freaking doing something and staying in shape.
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