That's actually exactly what her name means. Thoris = thor's, dottir = daughter. It's what they do in Iceland. Her dad's name is Thoris Magnusson, so his dad's name was Magnus.
Man, a lot of haters hatin' down below... The cool thing about Crossfit is that it does appeal to the "average Joe." The average Joe (or Jane) can get seriously inspired by this, because most of the ppl in these vids aren't "pro" athletes. I give props to these crossfitters. Plus, everyone knows every sport/activity emphasizes a unique athletic skill set. Stop comparing apples to oranges people! Just enjoy the unique taste of each :)
I love all the people who are haters. Get a life. I can tell you from personal experience CrossFit works. I've worked out on and off my adult life and have done a wide variety of different things from Powerlifting, bodybuilding, running, even Spinning. Nothing has kept my interest and has motivated me to work hard like CrossFit. The only real competition is with yourself.
When practiced the way society demands, so is football, rugby, soccer, baseball, hockey, gymnastics, bobsleigh, skiing, tennis, olympic weightlifting, basketball....I could go on.
Crossfit is a sport The competition is who is the most able to defeat physical obstacles. The time and the randomness and the difficulty of performing more than one of these physical feats is what makes Crossfit a sport
I never said anything about giving into the "thats just the way it is" mentality. I work to try and outperform myself every day, and I never said I was satisfied with someone being better than me. No its not as hyper-competitive as when I played football or any other sport, but the mentality of constantly trying to improve is still there.
I'll give you an example of two people in our CF class. One is an over 50 yr old women that is doing CF for general fitness. Another is a 17 yr old high-school kid that just wants to be stronger and gain more endurance. He plays WR in high-school and CF has helped him overall. But put both of those people into boxing or power lifting training for competition purposes and they'd both struggle to make the team, regardless if they gained the physical exercises benefits...
I agree with your statement since there has to be an element of competition and comparison between your peers to be called an athlete. Most CF's don't compete in the CF games, thus aren't athletes. But I assure you most don't claim to be. It's the elite of the games that are athletes because it requires rules, judging, time trials, and is set in a venue of competition. This is not a "meh, don't care if I win or not" setting.
Incidentally, Annie Thorisdottir, current female CF champion was a former gymnast and pole vaulter. And many of the top 100 CF in the world were former Ironmen / tri-athletes.
My friend has been hyping me to do CrossFit I think I'm going to give it a go. With me being a avid Rock Climber this will surely benefit along with the Paleo Diet and Supplements can't wait to get started
Quite honestly BeepimajeepBeep, I personally have heard athletes from many different sports bashing other sports or programs. I think that act is universal. The whole idea behind CrossFit claiming they are the fittest is that there simply are very few programs out there that cover such a broad range of movements, motions and activities at the elite high performance level that CrossFit does. It is similar to USA Major League Baseball in that they claim the title of the "World Series" every year.
Everyone saying powerlifters are stronger and gymnists are better in the fitness part, thats great, but we don't care. I started crossfit to track MY results, to improve MY body and fitness. Even though we have the games to see how we match up, CFers measure success my personal achievements in the gym, not trying to outperform other athletes. The times and reps we count are not to compare with others, but to show our progress over time and let ourselves know we are improving.
I agree. I went to an open crossfit competition yesterday and what I saw was this, very bulked guys (probably power or weight lifters) who won on the weights very easly but losted to the skinny guys (probably runners) on the swiming and the beach running.
We unfortunately live in a world full of haters and negativity who are so hateful of themselves they can't bare or stomach the sight and reality of someone else who is the exact opposite of them
The shot put and javelin take a lot of strength both upper and lower, not to mention sprinters often have incredibly powerful builds since they need fast twitch muscle fiber recruitment in their events.
Both of them are amazing athletes who turned in some great performances last year, but I would bet that Annie is going to have a Lance Armstrong-esque run at the games. She's getting better every year and works hard at her weaknesses.
Next, the first thing you must do when judging fitness level is to start with the individuals aptitude and natural abilities. Don't start with the training (boxing, football, baseball, power lifting, UFC, CF, Circuit Training, etc...) you start with the person. It's that persons natural abilities that will determine how far they go in any sort of training, whether it be sport specific or overall fitness.
First: I appreciate the explanation, thank you. Second: Agreed with you, if a Crossfit athlete any of the competitions you mentioned, chances are they would not win. BUT - generally, CFers strive to be the most well-rounded athletes. Let me ask this: What is elite fitness to you? A person who can do the most wide range of activities well, or a person who can strictly specialize and do a single one of them extremely well (like sprinting) but be below average at all the rest?
I see your point. Certainly is a difference of opinion on fitness I guess, as un-educated and far from the literal definition of the word as some of those opinions might be. I must be clear though that just because Rich Froning was named champion, it does not mean he personally puffs his chest and boasts about being the fittest in the world. I think it is more just the tagline that CrossFit uses that bothers some, because it is a very bold and risque statement that is sure to ruffle feathers.
Amazing that this girl can smile so much. She's hardcore, that's for sure but my trainer always says if you have time to smile or laugh (or even talk) you're not working out hard enough ^^
I completely agree with you! However, someone that is extremely fit could suck at Cross Fit because they don't train for those specific exercises. A lot of those exercises take a lot of technique, and if you don't do them a lot, you won't be good at them.
i would like to see how well both of them would do in mma given about 3 months training in wrestling jiu-jitsu and kickboxing each. if it ever happened it could be pretty inspiring.
The top of crossfit is elite...those athletes can do things that nobody else in the world can do...do the crossfit open next year and see where you rank- if it's only for the "mediocre" you should do pretty well
To all those skills you listed, be my guest. Have fun doing them. But this is not about "them" but rather what can *you* do. Nothing more, nothing less. If your personal goal is to be a marathoner or bodybuilder, then go do it; even though your other skills will be reduced. Take your pick. Even if you, personally, decided to specialize in any of those skills you listed, you'd most likely never be as fit as these two. Btw, many former gymnasts and bodybuilders adopted CF; it's more functional.
Shooglechic, chill woman. Most of us watching this and doing this for fun I think prefer fit girls and usually go out with fit girls....a lifestyle. People like us will continue these strong genes and lifestyle into the future and humanity will thus benefit. Who cares what others think. Dunno about you, but I want a strong human race that is fit, sane, good temperament, fun loving, hilarious and most importantly well educated.
I would say its very specific to the individual, I can deadlift almost 800pounds, but can also run ten miles without gassing and fight on a judo mat for 5 minutes without burning out, it is very individual, rather than sport specific, you are how you train, if you train to be fit and strong then there is no reason you can't be a powerlifter and be fit.
@BeepimajeepBeep Crossfit is supposed to be training anyway. Athletes, military personnel, and law enforcement personnel tend to use this training to better their skills useful in their career field. This is simply a competition between the competitors' successes in training.
@TheRightjustice You have to remember, no one starts at these levels they're showing you. This is TOP competition form, sort of like decathlons, and they've probably been doing this for years. I'm sure there are supplements being used like whey protein, amino acids, creatine, but I hardly think 'roids would be used without being checked first. Either way, this is top form, not 'hey, I've never done a push up in my life and in three days I'm the Gooo-venor of California!'
Fitness is extremely broad, I totally agreed. Crossfit strives to be as broad as possible, more than almost anything else, and that is why they use the title "fittest alive". Is it a fair title? Where there certainly is no scientific proof to date that would prove it (that I know of) - but I think its a fair challenge and balsy to throw that suggestion out there.
I think that if a Decathlete or heptathlete is an other than average athlete than these guys are athlete... the best athlete in the world can't be defined because there must be a definition that we can all accept. Anyone who would call any of these guys mediocre, has never had a great workout. They may not be the best "athletes" but they are athletic and possibly the most overall fit people around.
Forgot to mention: The best X-fitters don't even really train X-fit most of the time. Look at what Fronig, Bailey, Thorisdottir, Clever, etc. do in training, it's mostly OL technical and max-effort work, and their conditioning work is isolated for ATP-PC & glycolytic or straight aerobic. They also do skill work like gymnastic fundamentals. Not until the last few weeks leading up to the games do they really put it together in X-fit style workouts. The best X-fitters aren't really X-fitters.
If you're satisfied with someone else being better than you, and you're okay with just being you and giving in to the "that's just the way it is" mentality, you cannot call yourself an athlete.
Have you ever done crossfit? Mental toughness, composure, responsibility, and technique are all involved. Please don't open your mouth unless you have something good to say
A sprinter would get their arse handed to them if they tried to run a marathon competatively. The top athlete in any sport has to train sport specific. However, track IS one of the three sections of crossfit: Track, gymnastics & weights. In track, they run, row, cycle and swim. Crossfitters do train for endurance. A top crossfitter might get their arse handed to them if compared with someone who has trained sport specific, but a crossfitter will still be fitter overall. It's whole body.
What you'll find is that the older you get the less quick and sharp you become compared to the younger kids coming up in a particular sport like boxing, fb, lifting. Many former professional players, now retired, in their 30s (due to injury) or 40s (age) have started CF because it offers venue in which they can still compete and measure your progress among their peers. You can just do it for fun and fitness reasons or you can push yourself into the top 10% CFers where the freaks of nature live.
i dont know about that, you could sport is a test of skill in a competitive environment. Fittness is pretty much the main component of sport which requires skill and determination like other sports do.
Who are you to say they cant claim the title of fittest on earth? They are the best in all areas, not just one. A power lifter is stronger, but lacks speed,endurance,agility etc.... a sprinter or any other athlete who is good at one thing, will be better cause thats ALL they focus on. Crossfit trains you to be a jack of all trades (components of fitness), they may not be as stong as full time oly lifters or power lifters they are much more skilled over a broad range of skills.
@AlexLococo With that mindset, even a man is helpless. When I am stating "helpless" it is in reference of being independent enough to handle tough situations on your own--farm or ranch duties, running long distance (car could break down), groceries, handling rambunctious children, emergency evacuation, natural disasters. I am not using helpless in the mindset of battle/assault. Though, she would make one hell of a viking wife.
To continue, I am simply saying why can't those of us who have chosen crossfit as our workout routine be treated with as much respect as other workout routines. Crossfit isn't for everybody, and I would encourage everyone to find what they feel fits them. I apologize for the claim "Fittest on Earth", i don't think they meant to piss off everyone who choses other workout methods, just like people who play in the CFL don't get too hurt when we crown the top NFL team as World Champ.
Being the fittest man on earth is, or it should be, about fitness BALANCE (strenght, agility, endurance, speed), not a specific fitness condition, being you a crossfitter or not.
Totally agree that is the single worst thing about most crossfit gyms, no sense of periodization or training programs whatsoever. Oh yeah lets keep the body confused....yes and it wont get good at anything. I attended a very famous v crossfit gym and I left even though I was the best performing guy in the class because there was no clear route of progression.
Where did you get the idea that most CFers are rich? And since Brazil holds the most World Cup championships I don't think Europe can put a claim on them having the best soccer players. For sure the Europe league attracts the better players though. Anyway. your right, definitions of fitness are varied, however why do people bash us CFers for defining fitness our way? Never have I heard any CFer say that crossfit is the only way to become fit, so whats the problem here?
With bad form anything is bad for you. Not to mention crossfit is designed to keep you overall fit and healthy. Look at almost any sports players 20 years after their career: football players and a slew of surgeries they go through, soccer players with torn up knees, hockey players bodies in general are pretty messed up post-career. Just like power lifting and gymnastics, if you go our your first crossfit workout and try and to Murph or Fran, you might get hurt without practicing proper form.
if you use that argument, I also expect you to call into question the NFL and MLB when they claim the winner of the Superbowl or World Series as "World Champion". I'm not trying to discredit either league, but I'll agree that the title of "Fittest on Earth" is a stretch because with no doubt there are many other paths to better fitness other that crossfit, but you can't use that argument without calling other sports titles into question.
Sounds good to me. I'd rather go through life being able to hold my own and almost anything then sit there and wait for 1 specialized activity to show my mad skills at.
Is Vernon Gholston not an athlete? Is Laron Landry not an athlete? Is Taylor Mays not an athlete? Is Ray Lewis not an athlete? Is Adrian Peterson not an athlete? etc.
@lamdannyBee Relax. He was quoting a character that Danny McBride portrays. Watch a few of the videos and you'll understand the quote. Take care, Sean MFCEO
On Rich Froning Athlete Profile @ games.crossfit.com it stands that he take 75 Pull-ups, will this means that he is taking 75 real pull ups or 75 butterfly pull ups?
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That lady smiles the whole time she is suffering. She must have an amazing heart and lungs.
I look up to these GOATs whenever I fall behind motivation and not showing up
i have so much respect for these people.i just hope nobody tries to argue this should be an Olympic sport someday.
That's actually exactly what her name means. Thoris = thor's, dottir = daughter. It's what they do in Iceland. Her dad's name is Thoris Magnusson, so his dad's name was Magnus.
That's actually really cool 😁
One of the most amazing and inspiring videos I've seen.
Absolutely amazing! These athletes are such an inspiration.
Man, a lot of haters hatin' down below... The cool thing about Crossfit is that it does appeal to the "average Joe." The average Joe (or Jane) can get seriously inspired by this, because most of the ppl in these vids aren't "pro" athletes. I give props to these crossfitters. Plus, everyone knows every sport/activity emphasizes a unique athletic skill set. Stop comparing apples to oranges people! Just enjoy the unique taste of each :)
I love all the people who are haters. Get a life. I can tell you from personal experience CrossFit works. I've worked out on and off my adult life and have done a wide variety of different things from Powerlifting, bodybuilding, running, even Spinning. Nothing has kept my interest and has motivated me to work hard like CrossFit. The only real competition is with yourself.
Motivational Pre-Workout Vid! I always watch it before hitting the gym, sooo motivationaaal, fuaarrkkk
When practiced the way society demands, so is football, rugby, soccer, baseball, hockey, gymnastics, bobsleigh, skiing, tennis, olympic weightlifting, basketball....I could go on.
Crossfit is a sport The competition is who is the most able to defeat physical obstacles.
The time and the randomness and the difficulty of performing more than one of these physical feats is what makes Crossfit a sport
very cool. definitely the 2 best athletes won - no question.
I never said anything about giving into the "thats just the way it is" mentality. I work to try and outperform myself every day, and I never said I was satisfied with someone being better than me. No its not as hyper-competitive as when I played football or any other sport, but the mentality of constantly trying to improve is still there.
Annie is bad ass!!! I watched the comp. last night she was awesome!!!!
i love your comment dude. Its exactly the way i feel about crossfitters. :)
I'll give you an example of two people in our CF class. One is an over 50 yr old women that is doing CF for general fitness. Another is a 17 yr old high-school kid that just wants to be stronger and gain more endurance. He plays WR in high-school and CF has helped him overall. But put both of those people into boxing or power lifting training for competition purposes and they'd both struggle to make the team, regardless if they gained the physical exercises benefits...
I agree with your statement since there has to be an element of competition and comparison between your peers to be called an athlete. Most CF's don't compete in the CF games, thus aren't athletes. But I assure you most don't claim to be. It's the elite of the games that are athletes because it requires rules, judging, time trials, and is set in a venue of competition. This is not a "meh, don't care if I win or not" setting.
Incidentally, Annie Thorisdottir, current female CF champion was a former gymnast and pole vaulter. And many of the top 100 CF in the world were former Ironmen / tri-athletes.
My friend has been hyping me to do CrossFit I think I'm going to give it a go. With me being a avid Rock Climber this will surely benefit along with the Paleo Diet and Supplements can't wait to get started
Thorisdottir= perfection
Quite honestly BeepimajeepBeep, I personally have heard athletes from many different sports bashing other sports or programs. I think that act is universal. The whole idea behind CrossFit claiming they are the fittest is that there simply are very few programs out there that cover such a broad range of movements, motions and activities at the elite high performance level that CrossFit does. It is similar to USA Major League Baseball in that they claim the title of the "World Series" every year.
Everyone saying powerlifters are stronger and gymnists are better in the fitness part, thats great, but we don't care. I started crossfit to track MY results, to improve MY body and fitness. Even though we have the games to see how we match up, CFers measure success my personal achievements in the gym, not trying to outperform other athletes. The times and reps we count are not to compare with others, but to show our progress over time and let ourselves know we are improving.
this is one of the few girls suitable enough to carry on my legacy :)
I agree. I went to an open crossfit competition yesterday and what I saw was this, very bulked guys (probably power or weight lifters) who won on the weights very easly but losted to the skinny guys (probably runners) on the swiming and the beach running.
We unfortunately live in a world full of haters and negativity who are so hateful of themselves they can't bare or stomach the sight and reality of someone else who is the exact opposite of them
Regardless of our exercise philosophy, each one of these athletes has accompished somthing that is truly inspiring. Why don't we just stick with that?
They are just rounded, there are athletes who may have more power, or better cardio but these athletes are the right mix
The shot put and javelin take a lot of strength both upper and lower, not to mention sprinters often have incredibly powerful builds since they need fast twitch muscle fiber recruitment in their events.
Both of them are amazing athletes who turned in some great performances last year, but I would bet that Annie is going to have a Lance Armstrong-esque run at the games. She's getting better every year and works hard at her weaknesses.
Next, the first thing you must do when judging fitness level is to start with the individuals aptitude and natural abilities. Don't start with the training (boxing, football, baseball, power lifting, UFC, CF, Circuit Training, etc...) you start with the person. It's that persons natural abilities that will determine how far they go in any sort of training, whether it be sport specific or overall fitness.
First: I appreciate the explanation, thank you. Second: Agreed with you, if a Crossfit athlete any of the competitions you mentioned, chances are they would not win. BUT - generally, CFers strive to be the most well-rounded athletes. Let me ask this: What is elite fitness to you? A person who can do the most wide range of activities well, or a person who can strictly specialize and do a single one of them extremely well (like sprinting) but be below average at all the rest?
I see your point. Certainly is a difference of opinion on fitness I guess, as un-educated and far from the literal definition of the word as some of those opinions might be. I must be clear though that just because Rich Froning was named champion, it does not mean he personally puffs his chest and boasts about being the fittest in the world. I think it is more just the tagline that CrossFit uses that bothers some, because it is a very bold and risque statement that is sure to ruffle feathers.
How many ring muacle ups do they have to complete?
What is the song in the Rich Froning part ?
Amazing that this girl can smile so much. She's hardcore, that's for sure but my trainer always says if you have time to smile or laugh (or even talk) you're not working out hard enough ^^
I completely agree with you! However, someone that is extremely fit could suck at Cross Fit because they don't train for those specific exercises. A lot of those exercises take a lot of technique, and if you don't do them a lot, you won't be good at them.
i would like to see how well both of them would do in mma given about 3 months training in wrestling jiu-jitsu and kickboxing each.
if it ever happened it could be pretty inspiring.
The top of crossfit is elite...those athletes can do things that nobody else in the world can do...do the crossfit open next year and see where you rank- if it's only for the "mediocre" you should do pretty well
To all those skills you listed, be my guest. Have fun doing them. But this is not about "them" but rather what can *you* do. Nothing more, nothing less. If your personal goal is to be a marathoner or bodybuilder, then go do it; even though your other skills will be reduced. Take your pick.
Even if you, personally, decided to specialize in any of those skills you listed, you'd most likely never be as fit as these two. Btw, many former gymnasts and bodybuilders adopted CF; it's more functional.
This is definitely something i would train for,or a triathlon.
Have you even watched any of the games? I'd say they have some serious endurance.
Is the competition divided into different age or weight groups? Or there is just one competition for everyone?
Shooglechic, chill woman. Most of us watching this and doing this for fun I think prefer fit girls and usually go out with fit girls....a lifestyle. People like us will continue these strong genes and lifestyle into the future and humanity will thus benefit. Who cares what others think. Dunno about you, but I want a strong human race that is fit, sane, good temperament, fun loving, hilarious and most importantly well educated.
I'm getting into cross fit because all these beautiful women.
I would say its very specific to the individual, I can deadlift almost 800pounds, but can also run ten miles without gassing and fight on a judo mat for 5 minutes without burning out, it is very individual, rather than sport specific, you are how you train, if you train to be fit and strong then there is no reason you can't be a powerlifter and be fit.
@BeepimajeepBeep Crossfit is supposed to be training anyway. Athletes, military personnel, and law enforcement personnel tend to use this training to better their skills useful in their career field. This is simply a competition between the competitors' successes in training.
They all all rounded in gymnastics and weight lifting. They would get their ass handed to them in any endurance sport any day.
@TheRightjustice You have to remember, no one starts at these levels they're showing you. This is TOP competition form, sort of like decathlons, and they've probably been doing this for years. I'm sure there are supplements being used like whey protein, amino acids, creatine, but I hardly think 'roids would be used without being checked first. Either way, this is top form, not 'hey, I've never done a push up in my life and in three days I'm the Gooo-venor of California!'
Fitness is extremely broad, I totally agreed. Crossfit strives to be as broad as possible, more than almost anything else, and that is why they use the title "fittest alive". Is it a fair title? Where there certainly is no scientific proof to date that would prove it (that I know of) - but I think its a fair challenge and balsy to throw that suggestion out there.
The olympic or world champion in the decathlon is the fittest man on earth.
Anyone else notice that 80% of these work-outs were morning pt drills in boot camp. Did crossfit adapt it from the USMC or is it just a coincidence?
@carlotapuig wasn't it in slow motion?
I think that if a Decathlete or heptathlete is an other than average athlete than these guys are athlete... the best athlete in the world can't be defined because there must be a definition that we can all accept. Anyone who would call any of these guys mediocre, has never had a great workout.
They may not be the best "athletes" but they are athletic and possibly the most overall fit people around.
Annie. Pain? Suffering? Misery? [cute giggle]
Forgot to mention: The best X-fitters don't even really train X-fit most of the time. Look at what Fronig, Bailey, Thorisdottir, Clever, etc. do in training, it's mostly OL technical and max-effort work, and their conditioning work is isolated for ATP-PC & glycolytic or straight aerobic. They also do skill work like gymnastic fundamentals. Not until the last few weeks leading up to the games do they really put it together in X-fit style workouts. The best X-fitters aren't really X-fitters.
pure beauty of the human body
Damn, this looks fun!
that is what all sport is about pretty much.
If you're satisfied with someone else being better than you, and you're okay with just being you and giving in to the "that's just the way it is" mentality, you cannot call yourself an athlete.
Have you ever done crossfit? Mental toughness, composure, responsibility, and technique are all involved. Please don't open your mouth unless you have something good to say
Your right its not A sport its MULTIPLE sports
NOW THATS HARD, CHEERS THUMBS UP
they're both awesome.
no homo
A sprinter would get their arse handed to them if they tried to run a marathon competatively. The top athlete in any sport has to train sport specific.
However, track IS one of the three sections of crossfit: Track, gymnastics & weights. In track, they run, row, cycle and swim. Crossfitters do train for endurance.
A top crossfitter might get their arse handed to them if compared with someone who has trained sport specific, but a crossfitter will still be fitter overall. It's whole body.
What you'll find is that the older you get the less quick and sharp you become compared to the younger kids coming up in a particular sport like boxing, fb, lifting. Many former professional players, now retired, in their 30s (due to injury) or 40s (age) have started CF because it offers venue in which they can still compete and measure your progress among their peers. You can just do it for fun and fitness reasons or you can push yourself into the top 10% CFers where the freaks of nature live.
i dont know about that, you could sport is a test of skill in a competitive environment. Fittness is pretty much the main component of sport which requires skill and determination like other sports do.
Froning is more likely than not American since he has a US Flag wristband, Thorisdottir is Icelandic
Who are you to say they cant claim the title of fittest on earth?
They are the best in all areas, not just one. A power lifter is stronger, but lacks speed,endurance,agility etc.... a sprinter or any other athlete who is good at one thing, will be better cause thats ALL they focus on. Crossfit trains you to be a jack of all trades (components of fitness), they may not be as stong as full time oly lifters or power lifters they are much more skilled over a broad range of skills.
@AlexLococo With that mindset, even a man is helpless. When I am stating "helpless" it is in reference of being independent enough to handle tough situations on your own--farm or ranch duties, running long distance (car could break down), groceries, handling rambunctious children, emergency evacuation, natural disasters. I am not using helpless in the mindset of battle/assault. Though, she would make one hell of a viking wife.
To continue, I am simply saying why can't those of us who have chosen crossfit as our workout routine be treated with as much respect as other workout routines. Crossfit isn't for everybody, and I would encourage everyone to find what they feel fits them. I apologize for the claim "Fittest on Earth", i don't think they meant to piss off everyone who choses other workout methods, just like people who play in the CFL don't get too hurt when we crown the top NFL team as World Champ.
hey i really want this song, so if somebody could tell me what its called that would be great. thanks.
"I play real sports, I'm not trying to be the best at exercise."Kenny Powers
Being the fittest man on earth is, or it should be, about fitness BALANCE (strenght, agility, endurance, speed), not a specific fitness condition, being you a crossfitter or not.
it's amazing how everyone who hates on crossfit has failed to understand that basic concept.
Totally agree that is the single worst thing about most crossfit gyms, no sense of periodization or training programs whatsoever. Oh yeah lets keep the body confused....yes and it wont get good at anything. I attended a very famous v crossfit gym and I left even though I was the best performing guy in the class because there was no clear route of progression.
she should play as wonder woman or any other female superhero
Where did you get the idea that most CFers are rich? And since Brazil holds the most World Cup championships I don't think Europe can put a claim on them having the best soccer players. For sure the Europe league attracts the better players though. Anyway. your right, definitions of fitness are varied, however why do people bash us CFers for defining fitness our way? Never have I heard any CFer say that crossfit is the only way to become fit, so whats the problem here?
SONG FOR RICH'S PART??!
someone know the song title at the beginning ?
With bad form anything is bad for you. Not to mention crossfit is designed to keep you overall fit and healthy. Look at almost any sports players 20 years after their career: football players and a slew of surgeries they go through, soccer players with torn up knees, hockey players bodies in general are pretty messed up post-career. Just like power lifting and gymnastics, if you go our your first crossfit workout and try and to Murph or Fran, you might get hurt without practicing proper form.
@m5p944 thank you!i guess my comment could have meant two different things..but i agree..it should NEVER be a part of the olympics
where are these people from
Okay... First question. Where do I sign up? Second question. When are the 2012 games? I will break my back for a quarter million.
if you use that argument, I also expect you to call into question the NFL and MLB when they claim the winner of the Superbowl or World Series as "World Champion". I'm not trying to discredit either league, but I'll agree that the title of "Fittest on Earth" is a stretch because with no doubt there are many other paths to better fitness other that crossfit, but you can't use that argument without calling other sports titles into question.
I can count on one finger the number of strict pull ups I've seen someone in crossfit do.
amazing
Sounds good to me. I'd rather go through life being able to hold my own and almost anything then sit there and wait for 1 specialized activity to show my mad skills at.
Is Vernon Gholston not an athlete?
Is Laron Landry not an athlete?
Is Taylor Mays not an athlete?
Is Ray Lewis not an athlete?
Is Adrian Peterson not an athlete?
etc.
I kind of have a crush on Annie Thorisdottir...
The athletes whom compete in the top levels of CrossFit are tested. Both of the athletes you see in this video would have been tested.
she is gorgeous
Annie Thorisdottir - Thor Girl! The chick with the hammer!
what is the name of this song?
I was thinking the exact same thing lmao.
So the decathlon is what again?
Whoa! Hanstand pushups with 90lbs added!!! .... to the ground
@lamdannyBee Relax. He was quoting a character that Danny McBride portrays. Watch a few of the videos and you'll understand the quote.
Take care,
Sean
MFCEO
On Rich Froning Athlete Profile @ games.crossfit.com it stands that he take 75 Pull-ups, will this means that he is taking 75 real pull ups or 75 butterfly pull ups?
depends if you can get it through your diet or not
Thorisdottir = daughter of Thor
explains a lot...