8 Reasons Why CrossFit Ruined My Life (Read This)

Are you ready to find out how CrossFit can ruin your life? When I walked into a CrossFit gym for the first time with a friend, I didn’t know what to expect. It would be like a regular group fitness class; I could come when I wanted and check in for a challenge. Little did I know that CrossFit was going to ruin my life.

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1. I Stopped Drinking

Starting a CrossFit routine was a game-changer for me. Not only did it challenge me in ways I hadn’t experienced before, but it pushed me to give up alcohol. I had been enjoying a few casual drinks after work to wind down for years. But after going to CrossFit, I didn’t crave the alcohol as much because I was winding down after work with a hard workout.

By joining the CrossFit gym, I had to make a conscious decision to stop drinking if I wanted to be able to work out effectively. The benefits of abstaining from drinking were noticed almost immediately: my energy levels increased, I felt more clear-headed than ever, and my workouts became much more accessible. Surprisingly enough, by staying hydrated and quitting alcohol, my progress scaled up faster. It got more manageable for me to hit new personal records and see faster results.

Consuming alcohol regularly has been linked to myopathy – a condition in which the muscles don’t function correctly, resulting in weakness or impaired movement. This was evident from a study published in Alcohol and Alcoholism in 1991, which showed that alcohol intake impairs protein synthesis and can give rise to this condition.

2. I Had To Replace My Wardrobe

One of the most unexpected side effects of CrossFit was rapid weight loss. In just a few months, I had dropped about 20 lbs and had to replan my wardrobe completely. The clothing that I was wearing at the office was either too big or too uncomfortable – something I had yet to encounter since my teenage years.

I also found that I needed different workout gear. I mainly focused on strength training at the gym, and the sweatpants that had become tried and tested for weight lifting didn’t work well for my CrossFit routine. I needed better training shoes and gym clothing that would breathe well and give me a better range of motion to perform at a higher level.

3. My Bench Press Decreased

As someone who focused on weightlifting in my training, I was proud of my bench press. After a few months of CrossFit, I was sad to return to the gym to lift some weights to discover that my bench press strength had decreased. What I realized stepping on the assault bike and the pullup bar later was that my overall fitness had massively increased.

I felt healthier, more agile, and more powerful than any time I had been doing strength training, and the levels of energy I had made me feel like I could do anything. I could take a slight decrease in my bench press numbers for a massive improvement in overall fitness and my whole body looking more toned, rather than just the areas I had focused on in my bench press obsession.

Crossfit is a great way to train the anaerobic energy systems in your body, which can lead to better regulation of your aerobic, anaerobic, and ATP-PC enzymes. This type of training allows you to work out for longer at higher intensity levels while burning and generating energy more efficiently. Regular Crossfit sessions can help you reach peak physical performance.

4. The Gym Became Boring

Going through my regular weekly circuit training for lifting weights with some light cardio became super boring after I had done a few CrossFit classes. I often wanted to replicate my workouts in style because they were highly efficient and more challenging than my other workouts.

I loved going to CrossFit for the community as well. The experience of being mostly alone at the gym with just my headphones was less fun and relaxing for me. I liked being with people and pushing each other to be our best.

5. I Lost Some Friends.. and Made Better Ones

Most of my college friends still love to go out after work and on the weekends and tend to survive on beer, chicken wings, and pizza. I love to watch the game with them, but a few friends don’t call me to go out anymore because I’m not drinking. I’m sure we will catch up again someday, but now our lifestyles don’t match.

After going for coffee after class with some of the people in CrossFit, I found my tribe. I soon found myself surrounded by a positive and encouraging group of people who shared my goals.

These new friendships provided support and motivation on my way to achieving better fitness. Now that I’m part of this inspiring community, staying focused on my goals and making the necessary dietary changes to live healthier is more accessible.

6. I Can’t Sleep In

With all my energy, I can’t sleep in. I often wake up on Saturday morning and go to a CrossFit class rather than lounge in bed. Like the energy I get from the after-work classes, the point I get from a Saturday morning class carries me through the day.

Instead of sleeping in, I can wake up early Saturday, attend class, and handle all my errands before noon. I’ve never been more productive, and I love the energy I get from this training program.

Studies conducted on CrossFit training show that this type of exercise offers numerous physiological and performance benefits. Increased muscular strength, improved cardiorespiratory endurance, increased speed and agility, and decreased body fat percentage are some improvements people can expect from regular CrossFit workouts.

7. My Food Bill Went Up!

Even though I’m losing weight, my food bill is way up too. I constantly need a snack with all the calories I’m burning in each class. I’ve had to stop at the grocery store a few times weekly to replenish my fridge and pantry with healthy snacks.

All the great food I’m eating is helping me push my strength and training further, and I love the results, even with my added food bill. The money I save on alcohol offsets the extra food spending easily!

8. I Can’t Stop Talking About CrossFit

One of the most significant ways that CrossFit has ruined my life is by creating an obsession for me. I wish everyone could feel as good as I do, so I can’t stop talking about the excellent training. My college friends don’t call me so much because I tell them about CrossFit every chance. The friend that took me to my first class was the same way, and I’m happy I gave in and joined him.