"[...]the fear of being caught with a girl who should be in a veil in a strict culture like Islam." Never even occurred to me people thought Armenians were Muslim, guess it makes sense, unless you have some connection to the culture you wouldn't give a shit.
Hahaha, did a free intro CrossFit class like 10 years ago and the “trainer” was teaching these squat exercises with horrible technique. Knew I’d break my back and never came back.
Did one “Tough Mudder” event several years ago and it was fun. Didn’t know people took it seriously.
been stuck trying to make a facebook business page for 2 weeks. first said page couldn’t be created then said i had tried too many times. waiting days didn’t help and obviously FB has no customer support. debating just deleting all together and trying via wife’s accounts.
seemingly my page name violates guidelines but i can’t figure out how. website is anxiouspets.com. i have tired “Anxious Pets” “anxious pets” “anxious pet chews” “calming pets”. all get the same “error occurred” that suggests it’s not an allowed name. any help from the jungle is appreciated
Full disclosure, I too have had a lot of questions and concerns about Crossfit's programming, which depending on the gym, it's can basically just be a bunch of random things thrown together without rhyme or reason. That said, part of the following was the social nature of it. Life Time and Equinox seem to have revamped their group classes as a response to that, also maybe why Crossfit itself has cooled off.
CrossFit can be very hit or miss. I’m in my mid-30s and avoided it for over a decade due to all the horror stories and fail videos on YouTube. But about 1.5 years ago, I finally decided to try it for myself to form my own conclusions. Watching Physical 100 on Netflix and realizing that many of the best competitors were CrossFitters was what inspired me.
I’ve played rugby, football (soccer), and trained in BJJ—sports where I’ve picked up my fair share of injuries. But in all my short time doing CrossFit, I’ve never been injured, aside from the occasional calloused hands.
That could be due to age and the fact that I don’t push myself recklessly like I used to, but I also think it comes down to the culture of my box/gym. The coaches and members are level-headed and focus on sustainability and safety rather than ego-driven intensity.
In contrast, when I trained BJJ (I live in Singapore) under legit Brazilian black belts, all it took was one or two overly aggressive training partners to turn a sparring session into a battle for survival. That kind of environment can push everyone to go harder than they should, leading to unnecessary injuries.
Ultimately, CrossFit (like any sport) depends on the culture of those around you. I’m glad I gave it a shot rather than relying on secondhand opinions. The combination of strength training, cardio, and gymnastics is hard to beat, and training with the same group of people each week adds an enjoyable social element (loneliness will only increase).
Not all sports communities are created equal (golf clubs, tennis clubs, etc.), but finding the right one can be a force multiplier for your physical, emotional, and even financial health. And since CrossFit isn’t cheap, it naturally filters for a crowd that’s a bit more established in life. Interestingly, most boxes globally maintain a roughly 50/50 male-to-female ratio, making it an even more balanced experience.
"[...]the fear of being caught with a girl who should be in a veil in a strict culture like Islam." Never even occurred to me people thought Armenians were Muslim, guess it makes sense, unless you have some connection to the culture you wouldn't give a shit.
Yeah its no different than how everyone in Asia is chinese
Hahaha, did a free intro CrossFit class like 10 years ago and the “trainer” was teaching these squat exercises with horrible technique. Knew I’d break my back and never came back.
Did one “Tough Mudder” event several years ago and it was fun. Didn’t know people took it seriously.
been stuck trying to make a facebook business page for 2 weeks. first said page couldn’t be created then said i had tried too many times. waiting days didn’t help and obviously FB has no customer support. debating just deleting all together and trying via wife’s accounts.
anyone have experience with this issue?
Try the wife's account but figure out why you're being denied
seemingly my page name violates guidelines but i can’t figure out how. website is anxiouspets.com. i have tired “Anxious Pets” “anxious pets” “anxious pet chews” “calming pets”. all get the same “error occurred” that suggests it’s not an allowed name. any help from the jungle is appreciated
i keep “reporting problem” via help
center. there’s no other way to contact them right?
Full disclosure, I too have had a lot of questions and concerns about Crossfit's programming, which depending on the gym, it's can basically just be a bunch of random things thrown together without rhyme or reason. That said, part of the following was the social nature of it. Life Time and Equinox seem to have revamped their group classes as a response to that, also maybe why Crossfit itself has cooled off.
yeah it was a wild trend
CrossFit can be very hit or miss. I’m in my mid-30s and avoided it for over a decade due to all the horror stories and fail videos on YouTube. But about 1.5 years ago, I finally decided to try it for myself to form my own conclusions. Watching Physical 100 on Netflix and realizing that many of the best competitors were CrossFitters was what inspired me.
I’ve played rugby, football (soccer), and trained in BJJ—sports where I’ve picked up my fair share of injuries. But in all my short time doing CrossFit, I’ve never been injured, aside from the occasional calloused hands.
That could be due to age and the fact that I don’t push myself recklessly like I used to, but I also think it comes down to the culture of my box/gym. The coaches and members are level-headed and focus on sustainability and safety rather than ego-driven intensity.
In contrast, when I trained BJJ (I live in Singapore) under legit Brazilian black belts, all it took was one or two overly aggressive training partners to turn a sparring session into a battle for survival. That kind of environment can push everyone to go harder than they should, leading to unnecessary injuries.
Ultimately, CrossFit (like any sport) depends on the culture of those around you. I’m glad I gave it a shot rather than relying on secondhand opinions. The combination of strength training, cardio, and gymnastics is hard to beat, and training with the same group of people each week adds an enjoyable social element (loneliness will only increase).
Not all sports communities are created equal (golf clubs, tennis clubs, etc.), but finding the right one can be a force multiplier for your physical, emotional, and even financial health. And since CrossFit isn’t cheap, it naturally filters for a crowd that’s a bit more established in life. Interestingly, most boxes globally maintain a roughly 50/50 male-to-female ratio, making it an even more balanced experience.
Just my two cents.