Poor mans Crossfit?

kkelly77

I've been looking into the Crossfit system of training. However, the monthly cost for membership is very expensive, especially for someone who isn't working.

Are there any similar alternative gyms to Crossfit in the Dublin area?

Failing that, I was considering the Tapout XT system but I'm wary I won't be as motivated working out alone.

Thanks for the advice.

Dotcomdolly

I came across this place recently

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=83390971

and there's also d24 fitness which do metcon & weights classes, check out their facebook page for more info.

xgtdec

On my non weight days ive been doing some(trying at least) of the "insanity" workouts. a quick google should get you a few vids....might be an option for you!

kkelly77

ihatestinges wrote: »

why in gods name would u do crossfit???

ever hear of a good clean bro diet and hitting the weights 4-5 times a week plus small bit of cardio??

why make something so simple hard???

the mind boggles :rolleyes:

Didn't really answer my question at all but thanks for playing

kkelly77

xgtdec wrote: »

On my non weight days ive been doing some(trying at least) of the "insanity" workouts. a quick google should get you a few vids....might be an option for you!

I've come across the Insanity programme in my research of the Tapout system. I've also read that people that have used one of these systems have often tried both with good results.

Are you lifting weights in a gym or at home?

youtube!

You can do the Crossfit workouts at home for free. Just go to Crossfit.com and type in WOD. You will need some basic equipment but nothing to crazy, obviously you need to be a self motivator but a lot of people do the WODS in their home or garage.

xgtdec

kkelly77 wrote: »

I've come across the Insanity programme in my research of the Tapout system. I've also read that people that have used one of these systems have often tried both with good results.

Are you lifting weights in a gym or at home?

lifting in a gym

Hanley

What is Crossfit to you?

JJayoo

Hanley wrote: »

What is Crossfit to you?

Well edited videos ?

Zamboni

JJayoo wrote: »

Well edited videos ?

With bad heavy metal?

JJayoo

Zamboni wrote: »

With bad heavy metal?

In slow motion for extra extremenessness

dozy doctor

kkelly77 wrote: »

I've been looking into the Crossfit system of training. However, the monthly cost for membership is very expensive, especially for someone who isn't working.

Are there any similar alternative gyms to Crossfit in the Dublin area?

Failing that, I was considering the Tapout XT system but I'm wary I won't be as motivated working out alone.

Thanks for the advice.

Why don't you approach Tom in Crossfit and tell him your story, ie :unemployed and not in a situation to meet the steep monthly payments... He may well be in a position to help you out.... As the saying goes, If you don't ask, you don't get....

Never trained there, just worked with Tom many years ago...

TheBellJar

dozy doctor wrote: »

Why don't you approach Tom in Crossfit and tell him your story, ie :unemployed and not in a situation to meet the steep monthly payments... He may well be in a position to help you out.... As the saying goes, If you don't ask, you don't get....

Never trained there, just worked with Tom many years ago...

Do the above.

Also try:
www.revolutionfitness.ie
www.southdublinsc.ie

Note: the above are NOT crossfit gyms(before I'm shot!), but would definitely cater for what you're looking for.

COH

There are also loads and LOADS of crossfit wods that require no equipment whatsoever - if money is an issue you could just do them in your sitting room

thehamo

Theres a lad who does sessions in a school in glasnevin for 7 euro a pop. He's very crossfit oriented does a lot of wods etc in his workouts. Been to one of his classes it seemed quite good.

Check out fb page dublin- strengthconditioning fit camps

kkelly77

dozy doctor wrote: »

Why don't you approach Tom in Crossfit and tell him your story, ie :unemployed and not in a situation to meet the steep monthly payments... He may well be in a position to help you out.... As the saying goes, If you don't ask, you don't get....

Never trained there, just worked with Tom many years ago...

I contacted them via their website asking did they offer a reduced rate for unemployed people. They said "they don't at this time". Unfortunate .

LuckyLloyd

kkelly77 wrote: »

I contacted them via their website asking did they offer a reduced rate for unemployed people. They said "they don't at this time". Unfortunate .

That's a pity. Maybe try and ask Crossfit Dublin or Hanley's place?

I've been down at Crossfit Ireland for the last couple of months and it really is brilliant. It's expensive, but it is genuinely the best money I spend every month. I've heard similarly good things about the other two above. If you could negotiate down to €25 per week it would be well worth the stretch imo.

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Saving that, hook yourself up with a Ben Dunne membership, go down at the quietest times of the day and try and follow Crossfit Football as best you can?

Or if motivation is an issue, try and do the strength work in the gym yourself and look into tag rugby / boot camp classes over the summer to help push yourself for some conditioning?

Best of luck.

jparyan101

Check out Keepfit.ie who provide Bootcamps and MetCon training. From what I can see MetCon is pretty much the same as a Crossfit type workout for about a quarter of the cost. I was involved with them until I moved. They have a few spots but the MetCon is in Ballsbridge as far as I know. Website is www.keepfit.ie or they are on facebook.

Burkatron

jparyan101 wrote: »

Check out Keepfit.ie who provide Bootcamps and MetCon training. From what I can see MetCon is pretty much the same as a Crossfit type workout for about a quarter of the cost. I was involved with them until I moved. They have a few spots but the MetCon is in Ballsbridge as far as I know. Website is www.keepfit.ie or they are on facebook.

Yep ALL CrossFit is just Metcons! :rolleyes:

Burkatron

Burkatron wrote: »

Yep ALL CrossFit is just Metcons! :rolleyes:

Sur everybody knows you're not crossfitting unless you're lying on the floor in a sweaty pukey mess at the end!:rolleyes:

jparyan101

Burkatron, the NAME of the session is MetCon-workouts vary like a WOD. FYI there is time spent learning fundamental movements including all Olympic bar lifts, main body weight activities, gymnastic activities etc. Equipment used includes Olympic Bars, gymnastic rings, tyres, harnesses, prowlers etc. Sessions are either timed or structured against a rep count format e.g. 21 down session. There is always some cardio in the session as well usually in a HIIT format. I am sure Crossfit offers many benefits but I can only speak from my own experience. I had thought about joining Crossfit but it didn't suit my pocket. Personally, I found this session really beneficial. I learned how to lift weights properly for the first time in my life and as a result found myself in better shape than I had ever been before. I also found the coaches to be really good to work with. There was also an option to work with their nutritionist. Anyway if it not for you, no worries man but the thread asked for a lower cost alternative to Crossfit. Peace!