Myth No 1 – CrossFit Training Poses a Higher Risk of Injury
Myth Debunked — CrossFit is a high-intensity metabolism boosting fitness regimen. However, research shows that there is no more risk of injury than any other regular sport. Power lifting, weight-lifting, gymnastics, even soccer has the same injury rate as CrossFit training. Every class has CrossFit Coaches that are there for your safety. CrossFit coaches are trained in proper movement mechanics to ensure you progress safely and efficiently.
Myth No. 2 – CrossFit is only for the Fit, I’m too Old/Out-of-Shape for It
Myth Debunked — This myth couldn’t possibly be any further from the truth. The beauty of a CrossFit workout is that it is for all ages and all fitness levels. All the exercises and WOD’s (Workout of the Day) are infinitely scalable. Every movement and regimen is modified to suit the needs of any individual based on their abilities and goals. Regardless of your age, if you’re just starting out, been at it awhile, or are a seasoned veteran, CrossFit WOD’s are adjusted according to your capabilities.
Myth No. 3 – CrossFit Makes Females Too Bulky
Myth Debunked – In order for people, especially women to get bigger and bulkier, they would have to:
- A) Pick up heavy weights on a very regular basis
- B) Eat a very high protein, high calorie diet.
CrossFit is a training regimen that focuses more on strength and endurance of mind and body instead of hypertrophy or as regular people call it, muscle growth. Muscles get shapelier and toned; however, there is a very specific training routine you will need to follow if you are looking to gain muscle mass.
Myth No. 4 – You Can’t Gain Size and Strength
Myth Debunked – Almost all muscle gained is going to be directly contributed to what you eat.
If you’re wanting to get stronger and build muscle mass then we can explain exactly what you should be eating and when you should be eating it. Our programming has strength components in addition to cardio conditioning to maximize strength gains, add lean muscle, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The strength portion of the daily workout will be coached to teach you how to properly and safely move weight in the most efficient manner which will make you stronger not only with a barbell but in your daily life.
Myth No. 5 – CrossFit is an Expensive Cult
Myth Debunked — The cost of joining a good CrossFit box varies all over the country, but as an estimate, it will set you back roughly around $100 to $200 per month. However, that, on average, is no more expensive than an average boot-camp or a high-end gym. Even in a group setting you’ll receive plenty of 1 on 1 attention, which our prices are far cheaper then any personal training. Most personal training costs over $50 per 1 hour session.
As they say, you get what you pay for. A standardized CrossFit box should offer you a professional training and coaching, comprehensive programming, proper nutrition guidance, and education about the CrossFit lifestyle as well as provide a safe environment.
At CrossFit Princeton, we guarantee you will find all that and more. Now to talk about CrossFit being a cult, while CrossFit training may have its own vernacular, it is not, by any means, a cult. Those who try CrossFit for themselves and know how useful it is are only going to promote it. That may give the impression of CrossFit possessing cult-like attributes but it is nothing more than the enthusiasm of CrossFitters to promote something that they have benefited from.