Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! - Page 8

Justin Gross · 12-02-2008, 05:57 PM

I separated my shoulder two months ago and have been trying to rehab it ever since. I get it reset, but any time I even look at a barbell, ring etc, it pops back out. Even running is out.

My body is turning to mush, and I'm pyssed.

That's why I can't do CF (at the moment).

Now, back to my PVC and Therabands...

Kim Thornton · 10-20-2010, 01:53 PM

Ok, I'm picking this up because I was hearing a lot of excuses people use NOT to exercise (crossfit or otherwise). Some of them are really insane. So let's hear 'em! I'll start with some I've posted in other threads (summarized, of course):

1) "I can't go walking . . .the sidewalks are uneven"-40+ year old friend who is pre-diabetic and was told by doc to lose weight (at least 50lbs.)

2) "I'd workout with you, but I don't want to sweat out my hairstyle"

3) "I've seen your posts on FB, that's too hard"

Todd Crawford · 10-20-2010, 01:57 PM

- I don't have time........ Did you see those 3 shows on TV last night?

- I was doing Wii Fit, but I was sweating on the floor and didn't want to mess anything up.

- My BP medicine is only $9 / month - a gym membership is $40

- My fat is hereditary, working out wouldn't do me any good.

Kim Thornton · 10-20-2010, 02:04 PM

Oh, I forgot this one:

"That would require me to break suction from the couch"-same 40+ friend

Karl Steeves · 10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

I have started to grow bored with Crossfit and need to specialize in my weaker areas and map out programs so I can make consistent and linear progressions so I don't spend half my week doing 225lb deadlifts for time?

Mark E. Wallace · 10-20-2010, 07:52 PM

My favorite is when they actually have no reason. It usually goes something like this:

"Yeah, well that sounds good and all, but you know, eh...I dunno...."

Once you've gone that far, you may as well use any of the other sad excuses in this thread.

- Mark

Morgan McGaha · 10-20-2010, 10:33 PM

My excuse for the past 6 months: patellofemoral pain syndrome in both my knees.

John Seiler · 10-20-2010, 10:58 PM

From the guys at T-Nation:

"Cause CrossFit is g-y. [Now excuse me while I oil myself up and hang out with a bunch of dudes at the gym for a few hours.]"

Justin Dodson · 10-21-2010, 02:14 AM

I asked one of my friends to do CF with me and she said,

"I don't want to do all those squats because then my thighs will get bigger and I will need to buy all new jeans."

Pearse Shields · 10-21-2010, 03:18 AM

"I don't want to get too muscly"
"What about bench press?"
"Isn't lifting like that really bad for your back?"

Also, not CF-specific, but from a guy in my class who weighs 60kg with zero fat:
"I want to put on muscle, but not gain any fat. Eating more won't make me stronger, it'll just make me fat."

12-02-2008, 05:57 PM	#71
Justin Gross Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cardiff CA Posts: 237	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! I separated my shoulder two months ago and have been trying to rehab it ever since. I get it reset, but any time I even look at a barbell, ring etc, it pops back out. Even running is out. My body is turning to mush, and I'm pyssed. That's why I can't do CF (at the moment). Now, back to my PVC and Therabands...

10-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#72
Kim Thornton Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 288	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! Ok, I'm picking this up because I was hearing a lot of excuses people use NOT to exercise (crossfit or otherwise). Some of them are really insane. So let's hear 'em! I'll start with some I've posted in other threads (summarized, of course): 1) "I can't go walking . . .the sidewalks are uneven"-40+ year old friend who is pre-diabetic and was told by doc to lose weight (at least 50lbs.) 2) "I'd workout with you, but I don't want to sweat out my hairstyle" 3) "I've seen your posts on FB, that's too hard"

10-20-2010, 01:57 PM	#73
Todd Crawford Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 609	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! - I don't have time........ Did you see those 3 shows on TV last night? - I was doing Wii Fit, but I was sweating on the floor and didn't want to mess anything up. - My BP medicine is only $9 / month - a gym membership is $40 - My fat is hereditary, working out wouldn't do me any good.

10-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#74
Kim Thornton Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 288	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! Oh, I forgot this one: "That would require me to break suction from the couch"-same 40+ friend

10-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#75
Karl Steeves Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Palm Beach FL Posts: 255	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! I have started to grow bored with Crossfit and need to specialize in my weaker areas and map out programs so I can make consistent and linear progressions so I don't spend half my week doing 225lb deadlifts for time?

10-20-2010, 07:52 PM	#76
Mark E. Wallace Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cedar Park TX Posts: 3,869	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! My favorite is when they actually have no reason. It usually goes something like this: "Yeah, well that sounds good and all, but you know, eh...I dunno...." Once you've gone that far, you may as well use any of the other sad excuses in this thread. - Mark
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10-20-2010, 10:33 PM	#77
Morgan McGaha Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 371	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! My excuse for the past 6 months: patellofemoral pain syndrome in both my knees.
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10-20-2010, 10:58 PM	#78
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! From the guys at T-Nation: "Cause CrossFit is g-y. [Now excuse me while I oil myself up and hang out with a bunch of dudes at the gym for a few hours.]"
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10-21-2010, 02:14 AM	#79
Justin Dodson Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 16	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! I asked one of my friends to do CF with me and she said, "I don't want to do all those squats because then my thighs will get bigger and I will need to buy all new jeans."
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10-21-2010, 03:18 AM	#80
Pearse Shields Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palmerston New Zealand Posts: 1,798	Re: Reasons For Not Doing CF...Lets Hear 'Em! "I don't want to get too muscly" "What about bench press?" "Isn't lifting like that really bad for your back?" Also, not CF-specific, but from a guy in my class who weighs 60kg with zero fat: "I want to put on muscle, but not gain any fat. Eating more won't make me stronger, it'll just make me fat."
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