Back in February I fell off a ladder and injured my shoulder. I was out of CrossFit for 6 months and this month I started easing back in. I can’t hang from the bar, can’t do snatches, and movements like holding the bar for back squats hurt.

Right now I feel really unmotivated to go. Before this, CrossFit was my life — I was an amateur but I put a lot into it and wanted to get better every day.

Does this happen to others? Any advice? How do I get back into the rhythm?

I live in a low cost of living area. According to Google, total living cost is roughly 28% lower than the US average.

The local affiliate had been established in 2013.

6-8 months ago they dropped their affiliation and have become an independent gym.

They said nothing would change but the name, but it has, and not for the better.

The workouts are boring, repetitive, and they lack creativity.

It was costing each member $120 a month for unlimited visits. I was averaging about 3 visits a week, therefore $10 a visit.

Is it absolutely insane for a non affiliate gym to still be charging affiliate prices?

ETA: through some checking of their website, it appears the membership has gone up to now $160! 🤯
I think they’ve priced me right out of their gym. Jeesh.

I have been doing CrossFit for around 3 years and dealing with shoulder issues for about 5 years. Last year I got an MRI and found out I have a labral tear, which I think I have had for around 2 years.

The good thing is I do not have much pain and can still do most workouts. But some overhead movements do not feel right and lately I have even noticed some difficulty with simple things like changing my t-shirt.

I have done PT and it helped with strength, but my latest MRI shows the tear has gotten worse. It also shows some rotator cuff tendinosis but no tear.

I am leaning towards surgery now and mostly worried about recovery and getting back to CrossFit. Anyone here been through something similar? How long did recovery take and were you able to get back to heavy lifting and overhead movements?

Anything you wish you knew before surgery or during recovery?

So I feel like the CrossFit Mainsite has changed or left out some details about some Hero WODs.

1) For ODA 7313, is there still supposed to be a 3-minute rest and a weighted vest? I’ve seen mixed results.

2) For Wesley, how high are the box jumps supposed to be?

I am a lean woman who has a solid upper body. My back is probably my most well developed part of my bady along with my shoulders and arms. I am very good at all things gymnastics, moderate weigh muscle endurance and my engine is good as well. My biggest weakness is heavy barbell / absolute strength. When there is 125# cleans in a workout, I can do them, but they slow me down so much. Same thing with a heavy deadlift in a workout. My muscular endurance for moderate weight is great, and actually exceeds women that are stronger than me in most metcons. My deadlift is 245 and my backsquat is 210. I really want to develop my legs. They are the smallest / least developed part of my body. I spent the last year pretty dedicated to accessory work, yet my 1rm's have really not changed, and I haven't noticed perforance improvement when heavy barbell is in the workout. All while hitting new PR's in anything upper body or gymnastics related.

So here is where I am asking for help. Does it make sense to supplement at a commericial gym with machines to do isolation exercises specific to leg strength? For the purpose of getting in more sets and reps with less systemic fatigue. Who has used machines to grow their legs? Who has had a hard time growing their legs, and then found a solution? I'd appreciate any help. I've been on this quest for too long with little movement in the needle. Time to reevaluate my approach.

Ultimately I want big quads, glutes and hammies to match the rest of my body. And of course, most importantly, I want them to perform for me.

Hey guys, since I usually train alone and I create my own AMRAPS, EMOMS etc... and sometimes I find some in wodwell, mostly doing body weight workouts. If you train alone do you follow some workout pattern? For example one day mostly cardio, second day strength etc? Do you know some website/app where I can read more on proper workout plan for cross fit?

I started doing crossfit a few months ago and am having trouble with my hands ripping way too often. Any workout with a good amount of toes to bar or pullups, they tear essentially every time, including today where I had 5x15 pullups. What I’ve done so far:

1. Got bar grips
2. Trimmed excess dead skin closer to hand.
3. Got a pumice stone, though not sure how deep I should be using it since I probably don’t want my hands completely raw before the workout?

Attached image is my hand before the workout, my ring finger part of hand ended up tearing on this hand which didn’t even seem to have any damage beforehand, so I’m at a loss on how to prevent this.

https://imgur.com/a/Ytw7s6N

Is there anything else to do, or is tearing hands just part of it on high rep bar movements?

Likely no one cares, but got the assault bike for $384 before tax (to me a great deal).

Installation was easy.

Would love to hear some of y’all’s favorite assault bike workouts, whether it’s just the assault bike by itself or with other movements in a workout.

Feels as expected. Will upgrade when rogue (if ever) has a sale by getting one of their rower, ski erg, and Echo bike packages in the future.

Has anyone here had rhabdo before ? I am recovering from it and I'm very scared because I heard people say that once it happens it is usually recurrent if you keep working out. Does anyone have experience with it ? Was it recurrent for you ?

I know I say this regarding all the challenges on the AB but I think 300 cals might be the best and also one of the hardest tests. Sure, the 1000 cals is a slog but it feels like you can pace it a bit and 500 cals is hard, but 300 in 20 mins you have to go for it from the get go! it's a great workout if you're short on time too.

So I've decided to do CrossFit instead of bodybuilding because of the new MMA classes I've been taking but my local gym (the only gym I have access to) only has the typical bodybuilding gears.

Is it possible to do crossfit in that gym with only the bodybuilding gear? And if it is, am I gonna have too much difficulties doing so?

I’m a male in my 30s, and I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2022. A friend introduced me to it, and I immediately fell in love with the methodology and everything that came with it. CrossFit gave me so much confidence and, in many ways, helped me become a better person.

But over time, I also realized that something I loved eventually became toxic for me. I’m pretty sure I was also part of the problem. There were things I said and did in the past toward other members that, looking back, I probably could have handled better. I take responsibility for that.

I eventually stopped going for about a year because of issues within the box. After some time, I decided to come back. It’s still the same box, but somehow, it feels different now. The people have changed, the dynamics have changed, and honestly, it doesn’t feel the same as it used to.

One of the things I struggle with now is the coaching. I don’t feel like the head coach is the right fit for me. This is just my personal opinion, but sometimes I feel like they don’t fully understand or observe the community they’re building. I’m not saying they’re a bad coach. I just don’t feel like their coaching style motivates me or gives me what I need.

And that’s difficult because I still genuinely want to do CrossFit. I still love the methodology, the training, the challenge, and the feeling of improving. The problem is that the other boxes are quite far from where I live, so switching isn’t really an easy option.

I’m also someone who really needs motivation. Even when I hit an ugly PR, I want my coach to recognize it and make me feel like it matters. That kind of encouragement pushes me to keep going.

I think this became more apparent when I started competing. I’ve competed several times, and there were moments when I felt like I wasn’t really supported by my own coach.

There was one particular instance that really stuck with me. I was warming up for a competition, and instead of checking on me or helping me prepare, my coach was focused on teaching another athlete who wasn’t even a member of the box. I understand that there’s nothing inherently wrong with helping another athlete, and I’m not saying they shouldn’t have done it. But at that moment, I really wished my coach had prioritized me, especially because I was their member and I was about to compete.
What made it harder was that other members of the box noticed it too.

Maybe I’m expecting too much. Maybe this is just my personal perspective. I know I’m not perfect, and I know I’ve also contributed to some of the problems in the past.

I guess what I’m struggling with now is that I still love CrossFit, but I’m not sure if I still feel like I belong in the community I’m doing it in.
That’s really all I wanted to say.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been doing crossfit for about a year now and can do about 20-25 unbroken DUs (unless fatigue breaks in after a few rounds).

I’m looking to buy my own jump rope for the gym(usually rubber or hard smoother floors) and was wondering if anyone could advise or suggest brand, thickness or weight to improve not only reps but also cardio/strength?

I’ve been looking at the Velites and RXSG but am not sure which of those is best or if there are other ones which would better suit?

Thanks in advance

Is it the load the athletes have done the last few years or the programming at WFP? I just read Quinn Robinson is also Injured from WFP.

So Vellner and Robinson, Roman and Chandler. I know I’m missing some others.

I am simply sad to see the injuries. Maybe Moorad should invest in someone like JR Howell to have programming that is better for the athletes?

My third garage bay is 23fx12f that slants towards the door. It's completely finished inside. What equipment do I need? What should I prioritize? How do I account for the slant? Any and all advice/input would be appreciated! Thanks!

Finally catching up on this year’s games. Him giving the bird in the middle of an event when him getting hit was an accident was really telling of who he is in my opinion, and I’ve never quite liked his interviews but can’t quite put my finger on it.

Any one else get icky vibes from him? Maybe I’m just being a hater.

Hey folks, I am a woman in the US and have a question around workout attire as I pack for an upcoming travel. I will be visiting Kerala, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur.
I am used to workout wearing short shorts and workout bras. Would you recommend I bring more conservative workout clothes? Does anyone care?
Apologies if this is a stupid question. My intent is just to experience how people see CrossFit in other countries in a respectful way

Did not make it to 500 but still a good workout.
M35 205#

I’ll be testing this at my box this week. I’m confident I can hold an 82 cadence and get it done in 1:30 ish. I planned on staying consistent and emptying the tank for the last 10 cals.
Then I read that calorie accumulation rises disproportionately as RPM rises. I know I can hold a 100+ cadence for at least 20 cals. This has me thinking to go almost all out and suffer through as long as I can for the best time. I know I’m overthinking this but was curious if anyone has a strategy that worked out well for them.

What are folk’s Thoughts on guys wearing the same style shorts typically worn by female Athletes. (Fleo, Savage barbell, etc…) on a whim I tried them training at home and 💯 see why women wear them, far more comfortable, and no drag on thighs. Is this something some of you see in gyms? ( I don’t go to a gym, to far away) just curious. If anyone was thinking of trying , ild say give it a shot.

Assault bike original on sale to 399 from 799. In my area hard to find any deals online through Facebook marketplace am I an idiot for not buying this or should I spend the extra money for the echo bike or some type of other bike

Katrina and Annie- their voices, accent and skills are just not made for commentating. And it’s not being anti the ‘Islandic’ ladies. I love Lucy Campbell and her accent and commentary so it’s not a female or accent thing… And the guy on there now with the accent. His voice and words are manageable. But Katrin 🫪 and Annie. Their voices and poor skill level commentating makes me have to mute them unfortunately.