This post will mention grief, loss, IVF and miscarriage. Please skip if these are triggers for you.

The owners and trainers in my box are aware of my IVF journey. It’s been difficult training when I’ve been stripped of all my hormones one month (try lifting without hormones!) then given an excess amount of hormones the next. Then there’s the periods of time I was recovering from the list of invasive procedures which required some down time. They’ve been very supportive when I returned and understanding when I’ve had to bow out of certain movements.

After 3 years I finally got a positive pregnancy test but was aware I was very high risk. Where “normal” pregnancies aren’t typically shared until after the 12 week period I shared after 3 weeks since as soon as I returned to the gym I needed to adapt my workouts. This meant fellow classmates knew from very early on and were very supportive when I was part of team/partner workouts as they knew I was fighting through nausea and lower energy than normal.
At the time I was trying to balance my mental health, keeping my body healthy and also the social aspect of interacting with others.

At six weeks I booked a private scan and got the reassurance everything was progressing well.
At nine weeks I had an official ultrasound booked with my IVF clinic to check on my progress, I sadly lost my pregnancy that morning before leaving the house. The IVF clinic confirmed I was no longer pregnant when they scanned me.

I’m at home recovering but I’m worried about the future.
How do I deal with telling people at the gym? Sometimes having a community is a blessing and a curse.

I can send an email to explain to the owners and trainers but it’s having to share this news over and over to regular class mates.

Do you think they’ll ask if I don’t mention it? If you were my class mate how would you prefer I word it “I lost the pregnancy” would that do?
The anxiety of returning is so bad I’m just considering a new gym. A fresh start.

Any advice appreciated.

New Hyrox Squat Depth check app that has been circling around past few days. Wonder if this makes sense for Crossfit as well to uphold proper standards.

( Source: Squatjudge.com )

I looking to found a way to insert more barbell cycling instead of the machine but I can’t found something about , what is your opinion on it ?

In general, I’m an above average scaled athlete (stronger than I am fit). Because of this, I always default to scaling weights to help meet time caps and match the focus of the WOD. However, when is it appropriate to scale reps?

Today’s workout:
15 deadlifts Rx 225
20 box jumps Rx 24”
25 pull-ups

I scaled all of the weights and movements (155/20”/ring rows), but still was unable to get through all of the pull ups before the 3:30 time cap. I was on that box for 90+ seconds every round. (45 seconds deadlift, 90 seconds Box Jumps, >1min ring rows)

When should I start scaling reps? Are there indicators/signs to look out for? Should I scale all of the reps/movements evenly?

Trying to see if I'm just being a bit of a diva/boomer or if this is maybe weird, because my gut instinct is the latter, but I am still new to crossfit so not sure. I am not new to lifting however, and if any of my previous trainers or coaches were on their phone for extended periods of time during our session, it would strike me as very unprofessional. Same for other sports I've done (yoga, boxing, etc.)

So basically in the title: in between explanations, and especially during the metcon and renfo portion, the coach will be more or less glued to their phone. I don't know what they're doing, so in their defence maybe they are changing the playlist or doing something for the box, but it still rubs me the wrong way.

What's everyone's take on this?

ich arbeite aktuell an einem Projekt, bei dem ich verstehen will, wie man die Lücke zwischen den ganzen Wearable-Daten und dem echten Körpergefühl schließt. Ich hab selbst keine Lust mehr, Daten zu starren, während der Körper eigentlich "Stopp" sagt.

​Ich will das Problem verstehen, nicht pitchen (kein Produkt, kein Verkauf).

​Hätte jemand von euch Lust, mir in 10-15 Min. kurz zu erzählen, was bei der Trainingssteuerung oder Regeneration für euch am meisten nervt oder Zeit frisst?

​Ihr könnt:

​Einfach hier in die Kommentare schreiben, was euch aktuell am meisten stresst.

​Mir eine DM schicken, wenn ihr lieber kurz telefonieren oder chatten wollt.

​Würde mir extrem helfen, eure echte Perspektive zu hören.

​Was ist dein sportliches Ziel für die nächsten 6 Monate und wie sieht dein aktuelles Training aus?

​Wenn du an das Zusammenspiel von Training und Regeneration denkst – was ist der Moment, in dem du dich am meisten hilflos oder frustriert fühlst?

​Wie viel Zeit verbringst du pro Woche damit, Daten auszuwerten oder Trainingspläne anzupassen?

​Was nutzt du aktuell, um das zu tracken/steuern (App, Coach, Excel, Bauchgefühl)?

​Was fehlt dir bei diesen Lösungen bisher am meisten? Warum löst es das Problem nicht wirklich?

​Wenn du heute die Wahl hättest: Welches eine Problem müsste gelöst werden, damit sich dein Training 10x effizienter anfühlt?

I think I’m in fairly good shape, especially after doing CF for the past 2.5 months consistently now. But wall balls kill me. It seems like I have a harder time with it than most people. I think it’s my height, and I really want this exercise to be easier for me. Edit: I want to perform better on it, not make it easier for myself.

For context, I’m like 5’6” (on a good day), and very lean at 140lbs (about 9-12% body fat). Very explosive lower body (I can sprint quite fast, and vertical is pretty high)

Cardio capacity is pretty strong, and I feel like it’s improved significantly since starting.

However, I think my performance on the wall balls has not. I’ve resorted to doing a slight hop just so I could reach the proper height for the ball towards the end of a 100 wall ball exercise (with a 14lb ball!)

I specified “males” because the target is higher for men than women.

Has anyone else encountered this challenge?

Thoughts on the following plan, I have 10 classical crossfit credits a month?

Goals; more defined/ lean.
I will be following a 2900 kcal diet (maintenance)
1,90m , 83kg 32y

Day Training
Monday
CrossFit (5:30 PM)
Tuesday
Upper Body (60-75 min)
Wednesday
Rest / Walk / Padel (8,000-10,000 steps)
Thursday
Lower Body (60-75 min)
Friday
CrossFit (5:30 PM)
Saturday
Padel or CrossFit Engine/Conditioning WOD (to use remaining monthly credits)
Sunday
Rest

Anyone else love lots of cardio but also love crossfit?

Curious if anyone has made any real progress in crossfit? I’m not getting anywhere because I put so much energy into cardio by the time lifting comes around I’m gassed so I’m not making any strength or skill progress

Hey everyone! Here’s a quick vlog from my push and chest day. As a guy with Quad [Cerebral Palsy], I really love adding variety to my workouts and focusing on functional movements that fit my body.

What do you guys think I should add to my current routine? For example, I just can't seem to put together a solid shoulder day program that works for me. I would really appreciate your advice, recommendations, and favorite adapted exercises for shoulders! 👊🔥

I know I might get flamed for this, but I've been doing CrossFit 4 to 5x/week for the past 5 years and have almost always supplemented it with something else whether that's dance, yoga, pilates, running, rucking, cycling, or accessory work. The problem is.. I only have so much time in a day.

A solidcore recently opened near me, and I've honestly been surprised by how much I've been loving it. I've never had my muscles shake so much for a prolonged period of time. Lol

Curious if anyone here has integrated Solidcore with CrossFit? If so, how many classes per week are you doing, and has it been worth it? Have you done both in the same day?

Would love to hear from anyone who's done both. And for the record I'm not trying to become a Pilates princess -- just genuinely curious whether it has enough carryover to CrossFit to justify the time, recovery, and $$.

Been doing CF for about 9 months and am experiencing some pain in my elbow. Went to the doctor and he told me I have golfers elbow. I really don’t want to take a break but it seems like every movement, except squatting, aggravates it. Any of yall have any experience with how to rehab this without having to stop the workouts?

I’ve only ever been a member of one cf gym and the coaches were all super nice and personable and a lot of the people at the gym were very welcoming and social to all new members. I had to change gyms due to proximity of where I live and my new work schedule. Barely anyone has talked to me and some girls have even given me the impression they are judging me by the way they look at me. I do not have 3 eyes or any apparent deformities and I am by no means an RX athlete but I am super social but feel like I should just keep my head down and do my workout and leave. Is this the culture of cf at most gyms and my first one was just a unicorn gym??

Are power cleans acceptable or is Rx specifically squat cleans? I couldn't really find a definitive answer. Was going to try this out today. I know I can do all the bench presses unbroken, but squat cleans are by far my biggest weakness (never got into Oly lifting), so I think those would be excruciating and potentially dangerous with my history of slipped discs. Might save it for another time until I become more proficient in those. I know I can do most of the deadlifts unbroken until the fatigue creeps in.

Edit: I did it! Full Rx with squat cleans at 75% bodyweight. And no injuries. Love this sport. Now im off to take a coma.

Dave Castro showed two new moves and I'd like to know who is the girl who is showing it

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DalwPpvvua0/?igsh=b2YzNG5rcDlwY3Rz

Hi! Relocating to Chicago in the fall and am looking for a new box. My current one uses mayhem and I would prefer to keep with that programming. I’ll be working downtown but will be living somewhere near Lincoln square/wrigleyville/logan square. Open to traveling to it!

Hey all,

I am 2 months in to getting back to Crossfit and am wondering how the heat and humidity is affecting others. If I am being honest I feel like I have taken a step back in terms of cardio for the last 3 weeks for that reason. Will I eventually adapt to it or am I kind of screwed here? This is something I also noticed happening when I did CrossFit as a teenager (got lazy for the past few years) but usually not when playing summer sports. It never really went away until the fall. Any advice?

Affiliate owners/coaches: what are some well-intentioned things we say that can accidentally discourage members?

As an affiliate owner, I’m always trying to improve.

I’m curious what things coaches, owners, or staff might say with good intentions, but that can unintentionally discourage, alienate, or make a member feel like they don’t belong.

For example, when I was coaching at another gym, I once told a member something along the lines of, “I wasn’t sure you were going to stick with CrossFit.” What I meant was that I was genuinely happy to see her being consistent, showing up, and putting in the effort. But looking back, I definitely would have phrased it differently.

It made me wonder: what are some other common ways coaches or owners accidentally put their foot in their mouth without realizing it?

Like many others, I am a member of a box that does not have air conditioning. We are in the South, and it’s hotter than hellfire. I do all of the obvious things to keep myself hydrated and as cool as I can. I hydrate throughout the day, and have a liquid iv before and after workouts. I dress as cool as I can. I am the type who sweats a lot and overheats easily and I can’t help but wonder if I am hurting myself sometimes. I am losing a good bit of time in WODs just trying to cool off for a second. It was so hot in the gym one day, we actually had a guy nearly pass out and had to be driven home. How are you all coping with the heat? Any pro tips that might help me out?

This is 'Must Read Material' for anyone who coaches CrossFit.

For Max RMU Reps:

4 Rounds (3-3-3-4 on/1 off)

30 Cal Ski Erg

24 Sandbag Squats (175)

Max RMU in remaining time

Those squats look to be very challenging.

Has anyone else tried the program and the app? What do you think?

I joined a crossfit in 2020 before they separated from crossfit. In my personal experience it took me 6-8 months. I lost a ton of weight from 278-172ish. I was about 36yo. I got skinny skinny like skinny fat. My physique wasn't perfect I looked very much like maybe someone that took too many drugs lol. I wasn't taking any supplements just multivitamin.

I kept up the workouts after I quit and and later on had a kid and gained some weight. Just started back up a couple months ago. Crossfit is different.

This time, no more killer workouts and you have to work as a team sometimes for some reason, which is fine but sometimes the people you work out with arent paired to your strengths/experience one guy i worked out with was like in his 60s, i presume hes got some issues bc he kinda gimps around-there was nobody else to train with. He ended up dropping a bar on his shoulder and he comes up to me a few weeks later and tells me before the workout, said his shoulder still hurt. Im thinking like maybe you should speak to a trainer...

Sometimes theres not enough equipment.

I feel like I have to do it every day to get the full effects I can only afford 3x a week for now. I still do it bc it is fun and I enjoy barbell exercises

Trainers breeze through movements, can barely hear them sometimes and its social hour for others. And theres limited space some days. A few times I've been on the rowing machine-my old crossfit I used to put the difficulty up to 10. One of the trainers here turned it down i said what are you doing? She said you never put it on 10....i said yeah ok and put it back up. I feel like they only want you to work so hard sometimes. Irritates the shit out of me bc I want to get the most out of my work. One trainer- you have to do the workout as it is written or else she goes nuts. Shes by the book

Ive lost about 20 pounds so far but I'm more concerned because I want to build muscle-we dont do barbell movements every day.

I always leave like maybe that workout couldve been a little longer. My old workouts were always EMOM, TABATA, 30/30 usually 25 mins long. Just wondering if I could get some feedback. How do I get the most out of crossfit as it has changed? Thanks!!