I always find it interesting that some women have this fear that if they do Crossfit, they will get "big." I challenge all you girls who might think this way to take a real close look to this pic (click on it and it is way bigger). Look in the crowd. I am just gonna say that the girls there look pretty amazing and I am sure that most of them Crossfit. Look at Jolie Gentry on the bar....no over the top musculature build there. There is a great article that I first read after going to the Crossfit Balboa blog. The article is from Mark's Daily Apple. All you women who fear that you are going to suddenly look like a guy if you Crossfit should read it.
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WOD 7/16/2009
Complete 30 clean and jerks for time (M:135#/W:95#)
How about Big Mike of Crossfit Central putting on a show with Grace completed in 89 seconds....
YAY I love GRACE!!! I love you again FREDDY!
Note: Crossfit Women are sexy...Just by blowing up that picture you can see a bunch of women with nice builds, toned...not monstrous.
Posted by: Rita | July 16, 2009 at 06:24
Hey Freddy,
I think the majority of women (my wife in particular) look at some of the pics from the main site that feature women and think eww. I for one think that when I see some of the more BUFF women on the site. There are a few that constantly get on the main site. While I admire the fact that they are in way better shape than me, are doing some bad-ass gymnastics move, can most likely kick my ass, etc., I wouldn't want my wife to look like that. And I know for certain she doesn't want to look like that. This has been one of my main problems with getting her to XFit.
-Nathan
Posted by: Nathan Magniez | July 16, 2009 at 06:26
Nathan,
You should read the article on Mark's Daily Apple. I don't think your wife will have anything to worry about. Most of the women you see regulalry on the main site in videos came into Crossfit already big. Take GIllian for instance. She was a competitive body builder at one point weighing in over 150#. I have girls at One World who have been Crossfitting for quite some time. None of them are getting "too muscular" Instead, they are getting fitter and leaner and sexier! Just my two cents...
Posted by: freddy c._one world | July 16, 2009 at 07:15
shit I wish this myth would just die already.
Genetics play a huge role in size/muscularity, are you saying that you find Annie Sakimoto and Nichole to big ? Yes I think Gillian is a little to big but as Freddy said she was a bodybuilder and also into gymnastics before crossfit.
Posted by: Eric | July 16, 2009 at 08:27
Important Announcement:
If you use the tires outside, please make sure you stack them back against the wall when you are done. The City is on my ass about it looking like a junkyard in back. Thanks for the help!
Posted by: freddy c. | July 16, 2009 at 08:48
2 points:
1) I understand the ladies not wanting to look too "big", as esthetics are important to folks. As Freddy said, educate yourself and you'll have little to no worries.
2) Gillian is gorgeous, as is Jolie, Nicole, Annie, and our women at One World, whether they're tall or small, lean or curvy, ALL ARE DAMN SEXY because of 1 irrefutable fact: You care about your health and fitness, and therefore carry yourselves with confidence, which is the most attractive attribute of all.
A woman that does not care about her health and makes no attempt or effort to better herself or at least maintain good health, is not attractive to me.
Just my 2 cents.
Posted by: Will --- OneWorld | July 16, 2009 at 09:46
Junkyard??? I am sure that all those cars parked out in back that dont run or belong to us has nothing to do with it looking like a junkyard either.
I dont even park my car or bike in the back anymore, there have been three or four occasions that I got nails in my tires because all the shit that gets left out in the back (not from us).
Posted by: Eric | July 16, 2009 at 09:49
I agree Freddy and Eric about the genetics and the prior bodybuilding factors. The only thing I was trying to point out was that I would assume most women, like my wife, look at the main site and see very muscular women featured and the association sets in that "Crossfit = Muscles".
I know she isn't going to "bulk" up but she thinks so. I'm trying to convince her but you try and convince your wife about something she already has her mind set on, hehe.
Anyway, I read the articles, good stuff, and I forwarded them to her already. Trust me anything that helps me reassure her about not bulking up I'm all about it.
Thanks,
Nathan
Posted by: Nathan Magniez | July 16, 2009 at 09:54
Excellent post Freddy. this is the constant battle amongst women and why they refrain from training. First question I am always asked is will I get big and bulky? I don't want to look like a man.
Ruben
Posted by: Ruben | July 16, 2009 at 12:54
I would much prefer to be big and bulky over squishy and flabby...lol!!! I'm working on it! I would rather be defined and tone though, so that's what I'm going for.
Posted by: Anna | July 16, 2009 at 13:28
The colourful rubber 45" plates we use at our gym can't make you "big and bulky".
Only the rusted iron 45" ones do that. And we only roll those out when Eric wants to deadlift.
Problem solved.
Posted by: Imran Rafique | July 16, 2009 at 13:39
Hilarious Imran!
Personally, I'm trying to focus more on what my body can DO as opposed to what it LOOKS like. (Admittedly, this is easier said than done.) I guess this is why I kinda' like the weight lifting stuff. In truth, pushing some of the bigger weight actually helps achieve better results...
...but that's just my two cents.
Posted by: j-ro | July 16, 2009 at 15:26
That is exactly what I was worried about (ask Chong he did my private sessions I brought it up at least twice).Then I saw little Jolie's fit bod,found out she won the games and I was sold. I told my hubby if I start to look like a guy tell me and I'm out. He hasn't told me yet.
By the way I celebrated my one year cross fit anniversary yesterday!woohooooo
Posted by: Annie | July 16, 2009 at 15:43
I wonder if any of those chicks has had five kids including twins? (ha ha) My body is shot! Nice dream though. Maybe I could at least still have nice arms or something.Or maybe nice toes. ha ha
Posted by: Annie | July 16, 2009 at 15:52
If you guy's havent noticed J-RO name is highlighted in blue, I dare all of you to click on her name and check out her blog.....there is some cool and funny shit on there, very creative! I like the "Hooker Heals" write up :)
Posted by: Eric | July 16, 2009 at 16:18
whoops "hooker HEELS"
Posted by: Eric | July 16, 2009 at 16:39
How did I know YOU (Eric) would notice my letter to Miss Hooker Heels? ha ha!
Posted by: j-ro | July 16, 2009 at 16:47
Annie, you look nice. Period. I'm sure your hubby and everyone at One World would agree with me! ;)
Posted by: James | July 16, 2009 at 17:08
Great post Freddy! when I started CrossFit I can't tell you how many of my non-exercise oriented friends (tho I don't have many)told me they would disown me if I ended up on a stage in a bikini flexing my muscles. Because, they warned me, that's what happens when you lift weights too often. Ha!!! to them. I started CrossFit 6 months ago, I was under weight then--according to my doctor. During those six months I have GAINED almost 7 pounds BUT dropped another size.
I too am more interested in what I can get my body to do than what it looks like. But I am happy with how I look, muscles and all. Strong women are sexy--very sexy : )
Posted by: Heather | July 16, 2009 at 17:10
love reading everyones opinion! crossfit women are the SEXIEST women- keep it up ladies!
great post freddy, i might have to use it on our site soon!
Posted by: Lo | July 16, 2009 at 19:55
Three things.
1. I love J-Ro, because she's a bad ass.
2. I have no doubts that Eric's Hooker Heals was a Freudian Slip.
3. My pre-nuptial agreement is going to include the clause that she can have everything as long as she crossfits throughout the entire marriage (all 3 weeks of it)....and doesn't cheat on me... with a guy.
3A. My Grandmother just rolled over in her grave...
Posted by: John | July 16, 2009 at 19:57
3A1. Imran, that was funny sh#t!!
Posted by: John | July 16, 2009 at 19:58
And to continue my monopoly of the comments section...
I finished Grace in 2:47!! I'm f'n happy!!!
If any of you were here you could see me dancing a spectacular Irish jig!!
Posted by: John | July 16, 2009 at 20:01
Great time John!
Posted by: Will --- OneWorld | July 16, 2009 at 20:17
John! Awesome time! I'm not sure I'd like to see you dance, bro!
Speaking of awesome time! Fembot (Rita) killed it at 4:15 rx'd!!
Crossfit ladies ROCK! Physically fit to take care of business!
Posted by: maria | July 16, 2009 at 20:32
I again want to say "Thanks" to everyone at OneWorld for a great competing at the games last weekend. I was so happy that I was able to make it with my wife being pregnant.
She made it through the games weekend and then went into labor on Tuesday the 14th. We had our baby 3:47pm (7/14/09). His name is Karter - he was 8lbs. 9oz. and he was 20in. long.
We all just got home and it is busy here! I can't wait to get back into the gym soon.
BTY: We have the Fremont Firefighter's Combat Challenge THIS SATURDAY at the SaddleRack in Fremont. Start time is 11:00am. Come out and have a great time watching us compete (My wife is letting me run), there will be lots of Beer, Food, and good entertainment.
Posted by: Brian Guernsey | July 16, 2009 at 20:40
Congratulations Brian!! That's so wonderful. Welcome to the world Karter!
Hmmm...watching firefighters work out, plus beer, food AND entertainment (not that the firefighters aren't enough)...I will do my absolute best to be there!! ;0) Any of you other OW ladies like to join me?
Posted by: Anna | July 16, 2009 at 20:46
Brian!
Big congrats to you and the Mrs!!! Your lucky you had an afternoon baby!
The huzband and I will drop by to see you in the FF challenge! Good luck!!!
Posted by: maria | July 16, 2009 at 20:49
Brian, I had no idea your wife was pregnant! Congradulations! I expect to see little Karter competing with Little Bear Callan in 2 years!!!!!!
Annie, you're friggin awesome, mother of 5. You routinely kick my ass.
Go Fembot, Anna, Angela, Heather, Cheryl, Candice, Alison, Clone, Annie, J-Ro, Mel (who recently had a baby) and all the gals of One World. You're all beautiful, fit women.
And espeically to Jolie, who is my inspiration to get lean and fit! You all ROCK!
Posted by: Mary | July 16, 2009 at 21:03
Nice,....the evil twin doesn't even mention me!
Posted by: maria | July 16, 2009 at 21:05
Brian! Congrats to you and your family!
John - I love you too because you're such a badass! What an amazing Grace time. I'm sure you danced an amazing Irish jig... in YOUR hooker heels:)
Posted by: j-ro | July 16, 2009 at 21:06
hey j-ro, they call hooker heels "frefighting gear" where brian works! :)
Clone = Clone. duh
Posted by: Mary | July 16, 2009 at 21:18
I forgot my reading glasses...must be the nuke fall out from the huzband!
Posted by: maria | July 16, 2009 at 21:22
Let's not forget to give props to the women who do BJJ and Krav Maga. I you watch some of the women put on the gloves and punch it's like damn girl who are you thinking about hitting that pad so damn hard. Relax!
Posted by: Lancaster | July 16, 2009 at 21:54
Freddy,
Tell the city to fuck off...If they don't want shit looking like a junkyard then they shouldn't allow auto body shops to operate. We all know those cars belong to them and some of them have been there for months. If it's really that big of an issue I can point out at least three more places that are worse and I know for a fact they are not making any issues there.
Posted by: Manny | July 18, 2009 at 08:58