Form or Function

The midday boys.

Unlike pop culture, at CrossFit we are more impressed with what the body can do than how it looks. A strong body in motion is the more beautiful than a thin body posed and air brushed.  During the air-gasping, grunting, weight-throwing, sweat-flying middle of a workout, the size and shape of our bodies (unless in relation to proper movement) is simply not a focus.  Anyone who is concerned about jiggle during a pull up or worried about whether or not their belly rolls over the waistline during a deadlift isn't working hard enough.  It is true, however, regardless of what your goals are, if you come into the gym and put in the hard work, your body will change.  You will become stronger, faster and fitter.    Looking good just happens to be icing on the cake.

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Comments

[tyler hinz]

man those are some sweaty man bodies, I'm diggin' it

[Laurie G.]

Yay for no mirrors in the gym.

[olivia]

hear hear

[Cobb]

Yeah, I like feeling stronger, being stronger, feeling stable...and I also dig that you can bounce a quarter off my flexed glutes.

[Christa F]

I still need fries with my shake, but CrossFit has certainly made me stronger than I've ever been. I spent years mountain biking, climbing, running and rowing and never encountered half the strength gains that I found in one year of CrossFit.

Given all the awesome benefits of crossfitting, looking good is just the proverbial icing on the sugar-free, gluten-free cake.

[l]

Love this post, awesome thoughts.

@Olivia - hells yes to no mirrors.