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Dumb CF question
I was reading the post below and think all of the information is valid. At the same time it gives me pause.....
How do I know the person critiquing my technique knows what they are talking about?
I'm really asking not trying to belittle CF at all. I just know that I people who do CF and a few of them I could see trying to fit the trainer mold but I wouldn't trust their advice at all.
Someone who doesn't know them probably would though. Does that make sense?
Re: Dumb CF question
I know my CF trainers have a lot of training/experience. My current coach in particular is really into Oly lifting. He competes in it and he goes to different trainings in the state, etc., so he knows his stuff. I also know that my box is pretty particular about who can coach and what training they have to have in order to do so. So, I trust them.
That said, CF allows you to open a box with only your level one CF certification, which can be done in a weekend. Not sure if I agree with this. There's very little quality control other than that one requirement in CF. They believe that the "cream will rise to the top" so bad boxes and coaches will go out of business, etc. I mean, I think I know the right technique, but to actually teach it and critique other people and have their safety in my hands, not too sure.
This is where my concern lies. And in that time what if I become injured because I trusted my trainer you know/
Thanks for the response.
We actually have had a huge group of people move to our box from another one locally because of some massive injuries (that the owners of the other box took no responsibility for). You need to proceed with caution and really choose your coaches wisely.
I think you just need to do your homework.
I felt pretty comfortable going into a brand new box with relatively inexperienced (but certified) trainers because I knew I was in good shape, and I've been lifting independently for quite awhile so I have a decent idea of what good and bad form is. After a few sessions with my coaches, I could tell that they knew their shiit, and trusted their judgment and advice.
PP is right thought, one of my beefs with CF is there isn't a ton of quality control, and you really do have to be a wise consumer.
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You're right that it can be hit and miss, because of the low barrier to entry (one weekend certification). I know a fair amount about lifting technique, but the trainers at my box have really helped me tweak my technique for the better, reducing the chance of injury and increasing the amount of weight I can lift. I know enough about lifting to know that their advice is good.
I think one of the ways to tell if a box knows what they're talking about or not is to look at their procedure for taking on new people. If they've got a required on-ramp that focuses a lot on safety and good form, chances are they're pretty safety-conscious and know at least the basics of how not to injure yourself. When I joined my box, I got to skip the on-ramp because I'd been working with the previous owners (who were less safety conscious) and the instructors decided after a few sessions of keeping an extra close eye on me that my technique was pretty good. Every day before we do lifts, we go over the technique, so no one tries anything they don't know how to do, and the trainers are very good about keeping an eye on everyone. My classes regularly have 2-3 trainers for 10-16 people. On the other hand, if the box just sort of lets people try it without any instruction, that's a recipe for disaster.
A while ago I thought it might be cool to get a Level 1 CrossFit Certification so I could pick up a few hours as a trainer somewhere and make a few bucks, but I've realized since that if I want to do this right I need to get every exercise perfected before I do that, so I don't endanger others with incomplete knowledge and bad demonstrations. Unfortunately this make take a while, as I have yet to do any double-unders, strict hand-stand push-ups, or muscle-ups.
Also, ask your trainers for their background. The trainers at my gym agree that the level 1 CF certification is a joke, but the trainer I work with has other certifications and a BS in Exercise Science. So I trust that he has the education to know what he is talking about.
Exactly this. As someone in the fitness industry (athletic trainer, personal trainer, strength coach, group ex, now PE teacher) who has been crossfitting for almost a year, I can tell you that you need to know the background of your coach. It's like this for any trainer whether it be in CF or Bally's. You can become a basic personal trainer with a weekend or online certification.