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Broadsword2004, yes it was Cross Fit and there is one other Cross Fit place in town. The one that I'm at actually ended up disassociating with CrossFit. The owner was concerned with alot of pop-up "Cross Fit" gyms around the country and what he may end up being associated with. He's a serious athletic trainer who know's his business very well and, personally, I think that he did not want people to believe he was legit because they saw Cross Fit on his door. He's an accomplished guy who wants to have clients see the value in his knowledge and experience instead of someone else's brand name.

I didn't mean to step on your toes if you like Cross Fit; however, I'm sticking with traditional periodization because it's better for me.

SF718 said something that really made sense to me as to why I believe what I do....knowing where your body is, your limitations, and your individual goals. Cross Fit, while being useful, doesn't address what I need and what I'm going to do. I can make my own training plan better based on sound training principles because I know my goals. I'm working on raw strength so I'm doing big, compound lifts and if I can lift something for 6 reps I add weight. I've been getting stronger because I'm building on the progress. It's all one coordinated effort that focuses on 1 rep-max strength. Shortly I'll be transitioning to Power and after that to a Sport Specific phase that combines all of the built upon training into practical application.

Hey, if you love Cross Fit and it gets you fired up then more power to you! Get out there and train!