University of Iowa defensive back Willie Lowe, one of the 13 players hospitalized in January with a muscle disorder following workouts, has asked for a release to allow his transfer from the school.
He, however, also said Tuesday that he's not sure if he'll be able to play again.
"I don't know," Lowe said. "I would like to be able to sit out a year, regain my strength, feel fine and play again. But I don't know. I am still down 20 pounds and I am having headaches every few days."
The university is trying to say the kids are all cleared to play but apprently being "cleared" doesn't mean they've actually recovered:
Two family sources of hospitalized players said Lowe is not the only cleared player to still be experiencing symptoms from workouts that occurred more than two months ago.
One source close to Lowe said the player will undergo an independent medical evaluation to determine the possible long-term effects of the rhabdomyolsis, a stress-induced syndrome that can damage cells and also affected Lowe's kidneys.
An Iowa investigation concluded that a strenuous squat-lifting workout was the primary cause of the 13 players being hospitalized.
So I guess the investigation finally cleared away the bullshit "they must've been drinking the night before because this was a normal workout" argument.
For me, the only question is whether one of the conditioning coaches running this thing while the main coaches were out on the recruiting trail had any @fit connection, or if they just independently stumbled on the same stupidity that made "Pukey" an internet hero.
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Songjabong wrote:For me, the only question is whether one of the conditioning coaches running this thing while the main coaches were out on the recruiting trail had any @fit connection, or if they just independently stumbled on the same stupidity that made "Pukey" an internet hero.
Unfortunately, injuring people with workouts and making them puke has been around for decades. Couch just figured out a way to make people PAY him to do it.
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It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell
The CrossFit community is a strong one. Positive, encouraging, open, and supportive. Until of course you get people from different boxes together, then shit just gets awkward. Personally, I like to get things out in the open. So if you and another box have your differences, let’s just deal with that now before you actually see each other again so you can both get back to doing what you do best - talking about CrossFit.
So as a service to my readers, I’ve created this form letter that any of you can use, just circle the most applicable phrases and fire it off before the next big event.
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm very much looking forward to seeing you at the (happy hour WOD / philanthropy event / Olympic lifting meet / CrossFit competition), where we will talk endlessly about all things CrossFit. However, in the past, I feel as if you have been unable to pick up on the subtle nuances buried in the subtext of the conversation. Thus, I wanted to clear up a few things.
Primarily, my box is better than your box. In every fucking way imaginable. Seriously, your box is like the fucking Glass Joe of boxes. Let me summarize:
Facilities – Your box is (the size of a goddamn parking spot / dirtier than a Thai hooker covered in pig shit / practically a David Barton). Mine embodies the spirit of CrossFit, whatever the fuck that means.
Programming – Your workouts are (for pussy ass endurance athletes / best coupled with steroids / as monotonous and unimaginative as a Dave Matthews song). No wonder why we always kick the shit out of you at these events.
Membership – Your members tend to be (a bunch of cliquey bitches reliving high school / fucking dorks who don’t talk to anyone / douche bag wannabe athletes with the “I was so close to going pro” chip on their shoulders). Our members are like a cross between Pele, Miles Davis, and Jesus Christ; just fucking sweet in every way imaginable.
Coaches – Your coaches don’t know shit. Ours are smart as fuck. (No variation needed.)
Ownership – Your owner (is marginally qualified to train anyone in anything / thinks he/she is awesome but actually kinda sucks at CrossFit / is a fucking hobbit). Our owner would be the lead trainer on Biggest Loser if he/she wasn’t allergic to fatness.
Now that we have that out of the way, I look forward to beating the living shit out of you in this WOD. Of course if you do win, it is because (I’m coming off a really hard workout / your reps didn’t conform to regulation standards, per usual / the workout contained movements that are not true measures of athleticism.)
I look forward to our conversations filled with fake praise and encouragement.
Also, fuck you.
Sincerely,
Your Name Here
Kazuya Mishima wrote:they can pry the bacon from my cold dead hand.
If you’ve been doing CrossFit for any significant amount of time and you are stuck on something like not being able to do a pullup, always complaining about being sore, not “leaning out” or feel like you’re getting weaker…it most likely is a problem with your nutrition, alcohol intake, & sleep.
Today we’re going to talk about alcohol. Research overwhelmingly suggests that alcohol use and athleticism do not go hand in hand. Although it might not be realistic for some of you to quit drinking altogether – if you want to thrive in the athletic environment you should take steps to limit and eventually eliminate it because…
DEHYDRATION
Alcohol can cause severe dehydration and huge electrolyte imbalances. After only one night of long drinking, it can take several days to a week for full recovery. While dehydrated, you are greater risk for many injuries including: cramps, muscle pulls, and muscle strains. Also, dehydration can lead to severe brain impairment and even death when coupled with extreme temperatures and intense practices. Dehydration also leads to muscle loss – muscle which you are working so hard to gain.
TESTOSTERONE
Alcohol, when consumed in amounts typical with most college aged drinkers, will dramatically decrease testosterone levels. Less testosterone = less aggressiveness in workouts, loss of motivation, weakness, & once again muscle loss. Your balls will shrink and the quantity & quality of your sperm will decrease. Ladies, don’t think you’re off the hook…for you it increases the amount of of estradial – which increases your risk for breast cancer.
PERFORMANCE
Aside from messing with your coordination, endurance, & judgement (not just when you’re drunk, but afterwards too). Alcohol also interferes with lactic acid breakdown, which means you stay sore longer.
FAT STORAGE
So, here’s the deal on alcohol & “leaning out for the summer”… Aside from taking in over 1,000 calories on a conservative night of drinking…alcohol is stored much like fat in the body.
More importantly alcohol destroys amino acids and stores them as fat. Yeah that’s pretty messed up… it actually drinking actually converts protein to fat.
The most commonly used energy pathway – the glycolytic pathway is the most severely impaired and will cause you to be lacking in energy, recovery, & increased soreness.
SLEEP
You need sleep to recover. If you do not get quality sleep and enough of it – your body will store fat as a defensive mechanism. Even though it seems that alcohol might help you “fall asleep”, it affects the quality of your sleep.
It will disrupt and fragment two stages of your sleep, where your body produces the most human growth hormone.
Bottom line is that if you’re not getting enough sleep – your body will not recover, you won’t grow stronger, and your energy levels, mood, & performance will suffer.
–
References:
CrossFit Journal
University of San Diego Intercollegiate Athletics
Wikipedia
I’m not going to preach to you and tell you that drinking is “bad” and you shouldn’t do it at all. Hell, who doesn’t like to have a cold beer or a nice glass of wine every now and then? However, you’ve gotta realize what drinking does to your body, performance, and ultimately health.
Personally, I’ve completely eliminated drinking for the past 6 months and it has been the best decision I’ve made for my athletic performance. (I did drink 2 beers to celebrate placing in the Tough Mudder competition a few weeks ago, but I HIGHLY regret it as it took me over 2 weeks to fully recover from the race and alcohol afterwards). I’m sleeping better, feeling sharper during the day, past an athletic speed bump I encountered, and have the energy & motivation to be the “workaholic” some people might say I am.
Ultimately, the decision is yours – you know the facts. This has been my personal testimony and I hope it encourages you to make changes.
If not, don’t come whining to me on why you’re getting weaker – it’s not our programming – it’s YOU.
(I did drink 2 beers to celebrate placing in the Tough Mudder competition a few weeks ago, but I HIGHLY regret it as it took me over 2 weeks to fully recover from the race and alcohol afterwards)
Fucking idiots try to ruin everything. The Tough Mudders are not a timed event and there are no placings. You can time yourself and submit that (no one checks anything so it is like CF in that regard) and the big reward for the "fastest" is they can pay there own way and their own registration to do another event later in the year. WOW this is like CF! The problem wasn;t the 2 beets it was that he was menstrating!
Since Tough Mudder is an event, not a race, we don’t post finish times on our site. We’re not into people obsessing over time. A) It detracts from some of the most important parts of the day, namely camaraderie. B) It’s lame. However, we do email them out to people who submit their times after event day.
Buncha bullshit
– References:
CrossFit Journal
University of San Diego Intercollegiate Athletics
Wikipedia
Bunch more preachy bullshit
~Zeke
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I found this amusing and pathetic. He doesn't even know how to properly cite references or realize that an unreferenced "Journal" is not an appropriate "source". I don't know about them, but we were discouraged to stop using encyclopedias as references starting in high school. And, well, if you're going to cite references, use actual citation format. Otherwise, no one can check your sources. That's why you put references in to begin with, so that we can decide for ourselves whether or not you're just making shit up to make excuses for the fact that you're a malnourished pussy and it might be your eating/exercising disorder that is causing you to need two weeks to recover from drinking two beers. Holy shit, what a pussy.
References:
CrossFit Journal
University of San Diego Intercollegiate Athletics
Wikipedia
Miss Piggy wrote:Never eat more than you can lift.
@Fitter wrote:I did drink 2 beers to celebrate placing in the Tough Mudder competition a few weeks ago, but I HIGHLY regret it as it took me over 2 weeks to fully recover from the race and alcohol afterwards). I
LOL.
I thought the whole point of Crossfit was that you do a bunch of random crap so that your elite GPP makes you PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.
This dude was truly prepared for anything, including running around in the mud for a few miles and drinking some beer afterward.
syaigh wrote:I found this amusing and pathetic. He doesn't even know how to properly cite references or realize that an unreferenced "Journal" is not an appropriate "source". I don't know about them, but we were discouraged to stop using encyclopedias as references starting in high school. And, well, if you're going to cite references, use actual citation format. Otherwise, no one can check your sources. That's why you put references in to begin with, so that we can decide for ourselves whether or not you're just making shit up to make excuses for the fact that you're a malnourished pussy and it might be your eating/exercising disorder that is causing you to need two weeks to recover from drinking two beers. Holy shit, what a pussy.
References:
CrossFit Journal
University of San Diego Intercollegiate Athletics
Wikipedia
The monthly newsletter my son brings home from his preschool has a higher ISI Impact Factor than @FJ.
If you’ve been doing CrossFit for any significant amount of time and you are stuck on something like not being able to do a pullup, always complaining about being sore, not “leaning out” or feel like you’re getting weaker…it most likely is a problem with your nutrition, alcohol intake, & sleep.
Today we’re going to talk about alcohol. Research overwhelmingly suggests that alcohol use and athleticism do not go hand in hand. Although it might not be realistic for some of you to quit drinking altogether – if you want to thrive in the athletic environment you should take steps to limit and eventually eliminate it because…
DEHYDRATION
Alcohol can cause severe dehydration and huge electrolyte imbalances. After only one night of long drinking, it can take several days to a week for full recovery. While dehydrated, you are greater risk for many injuries including: cramps, muscle pulls, and muscle strains. Also, dehydration can lead to severe brain impairment and even death when coupled with extreme temperatures and intense practices. Dehydration also leads to muscle loss – muscle which you are working so hard to gain.
TESTOSTERONE
Alcohol, when consumed in amounts typical with most college aged drinkers, will dramatically decrease testosterone levels. Less testosterone = less aggressiveness in workouts, loss of motivation, weakness, & once again muscle loss. Your balls will shrink and the quantity & quality of your sperm will decrease. Ladies, don’t think you’re off the hook…for you it increases the amount of of estradial – which increases your risk for breast cancer.
PERFORMANCE
Aside from messing with your coordination, endurance, & judgement (not just when you’re drunk, but afterwards too). Alcohol also interferes with lactic acid breakdown, which means you stay sore longer.
FAT STORAGE
So, here’s the deal on alcohol & “leaning out for the summer”… Aside from taking in over 1,000 calories on a conservative night of drinking…alcohol is stored much like fat in the body.
More importantly alcohol destroys amino acids and stores them as fat. Yeah that’s pretty messed up… it actually drinking actually converts protein to fat.
The most commonly used energy pathway – the glycolytic pathway is the most severely impaired and will cause you to be lacking in energy, recovery, & increased soreness.
SLEEP
You need sleep to recover. If you do not get quality sleep and enough of it – your body will store fat as a defensive mechanism. Even though it seems that alcohol might help you “fall asleep”, it affects the quality of your sleep.
It will disrupt and fragment two stages of your sleep, where your body produces the most human growth hormone.
Bottom line is that if you’re not getting enough sleep – your body will not recover, you won’t grow stronger, and your energy levels, mood, & performance will suffer.
–
References:
CrossFit Journal
University of San Diego Intercollegiate Athletics
Wikipedia
I’m not going to preach to you and tell you that drinking is “bad” and you shouldn’t do it at all. Hell, who doesn’t like to have a cold beer or a nice glass of wine every now and then? However, you’ve gotta realize what drinking does to your body, performance, and ultimately health.
Personally, I’ve completely eliminated drinking for the past 6 months and it has been the best decision I’ve made for my athletic performance. (I did drink 2 beers to celebrate placing in the Tough Mudder competition a few weeks ago, but I HIGHLY regret it as it took me over 2 weeks to fully recover from the race and alcohol afterwards). I’m sleeping better, feeling sharper during the day, past an athletic speed bump I encountered, and have the energy & motivation to be the “workaholic” some people might say I am.
Ultimately, the decision is yours – you know the facts. This has been my personal testimony and I hope it encourages you to make changes.
If not, don’t come whining to me on why you’re getting weaker – it’s not our programming – it’s YOU.
~Zeke
I want to drink a 12 pack and drag this faggot around by his head.
While it can be argued that a miniscule handful of professional wrestlers matched Andre’s in-ring achievements (Gorgeous George back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, perhaps; Dusty Rhodes in the ‘70s, and Hulk Hogan, without a doubt, in the ‘80s), no other wrestler ever matched his exploits as a drunkard. In fact, no other human has ever matched Andre as a drinker. He is the zenith. He is the Mount Everest of inebriation.
As far as great drunkards go, there is Andre the Giant, and then there is everyone else.
The big man loved two things: wrestling and booze—mostly booze—and his appetites were of mythic proportion.
First, consider the number 7,000. It’s an important number, and a rather scary one considering its context, which is this—it has been estimated that Andre the Giant drank 7,000 calories worth of booze every day. The figure doesn’t include food. Just booze.
While it can be argued that a miniscule handful of professional wrestlers matched Andre’s in-ring achievements (Gorgeous George back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, perhaps; Dusty Rhodes in the ‘70s, and Hulk Hogan, without a doubt, in the ‘80s), no other wrestler ever matched his exploits as a drunkard. In fact, no other human has ever matched Andre as a drinker. He is the zenith. He is the Mount Everest of inebriation.
As far as great drunkards go, there is Andre the Giant, and then there is everyone else.
The big man loved two things: wrestling and booze—mostly booze—and his appetites were of mythic proportion.
First, consider the number 7,000. It’s an important number, and a rather scary one considering its context, which is this—it has been estimated that Andre the Giant drank 7,000 calories worth of booze every day. The figure doesn’t include food. Just booze.
While it can be argued that a miniscule handful of professional wrestlers matched Andre’s in-ring achievements (Gorgeous George back in the ‘40s and ‘50s, perhaps; Dusty Rhodes in the ‘70s, and Hulk Hogan, without a doubt, in the ‘80s), no other wrestler ever matched his exploits as a drunkard. In fact, no other human has ever matched Andre as a drinker. He is the zenith. He is the Mount Everest of inebriation.
As far as great drunkards go, there is Andre the Giant, and then there is everyone else.
The big man loved two things: wrestling and booze—mostly booze—and his appetites were of mythic proportion.
First, consider the number 7,000. It’s an important number, and a rather scary one considering its context, which is this—it has been estimated that Andre the Giant drank 7,000 calories worth of booze every day. The figure doesn’t include food. Just booze.
"Elite athletes such as Brian MacKenzie, Ironman contender and creator of Crossfit Endurance training, and Robbie Davis, trainer of NBA and Olympic champions, believe that AquaHydrate is important to their rigorous training regimens. Likewise, the USA Men's and Women's Water Polo Teams have chosen AquaHydrate as their sports beverage of choice as they train for the 2012 Summer Olympics, where they are expected to be leading medal contenders."
Please, would someone remind them how many DNF's he has and how pisspoor his race times are. I'm all for sponsored athletes, but those athletes need to be legit, not shit of legends.
