Over the years, I have had various interests that have resulted in keeping me at some level of general fitness and health. These have included doubles grass volleyball, bicycling, rock climbing/bouldering, snowboarding, hiking, yoga, Zumba and occasionally some level of typical gym activity. I still enjoy all of these things, but I don't get to do any of them as often as I once did.
So I am embarking on my next journey into fitness. I have found that traditional gym work doesn't do much for me. It makes me feel good, and there is some comfort that I am "doing the right thing". However, from a results perspective, I am just not seeing the ending I want. I am closing quickly on 40 years and 215 pounds. At 5'10" this puts me into a category I would rather not be in.
The path I am currently examining is Crossfit. I've done a bit of research into the methods, culture and results of Crossfitters, and it looks very promising. There is actually a well established CF gym just 3 blocks from my house, which almost makes it too easy. I hope to be able to document my progress as things move forward with that. I haven't made a commitment to do CF just yet, but I did stop in at the gym and talk with several of the guys there yesterday.
It was a very interesting conversation. They told me that it was somewhat cult-like, which I take to mean an insular community feel. They claimed the intensity is addictive and the results help them professionally... most of them are firemen locally.
I intend to pop over for a couple of free and/or introductory classes this coming week. We will see how things go!
Starting stats for me:
Weight 212
BMI: 30.3
activity level: I have been doing an hour of Arc training machine 2-3 times per week for 3 weeks now.
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