The general public typically is following bodybuilder type exercises because that is what everyone else is doing, i.e. machines.

They say people are like sheep and everyone sort of comes on line and followers the herd. However, as a growing number of people become aware of proper training techniques then others will eventually join in.

The one thing I like is Gray Cook’s FMS and this should be done on ALL people wanting to begin a training regimen. As we learn more in regards to the CNS in regards to core stability there are many avenues that can be sought such as incorporating Feldenkrais Method and some of the martial arts.

I think much of the core training that people engage in is over their heads and is only creating “high threshold strategies” vs. reflex driven stabilization. I am beginning to question physioballs in regards to exercise and whether it is another way for a person to learn to stabilize in a “new” dysfunctional way.

I understand why Coach Boyle changes his mind so much after exploring new things. We must question if our method is the MOST effective method of producing the desired outcomes while at the same time NOT creating a “unique” compensation that interferes with SEEMLESS authentic movement.

Great interview! Very informative and I know all who took the time to listen and act on your suggestions will benefit from your perspectives and advice. I am new to the training field and will take all of your recommendations to heart. Thank you for making this available to all.

I’m curious as to how people can still refer to the CrossFit philosophy as a gimmick. There is no other method out there that is better at addressing people’s weaknesses than CrossFit. I’ve never seen a more well rounded program. You develop the body strength, control, flexibility, and coordination of a gymnast, the strength of a powerlifter, the speed and explosiveness of an olympic lifter, and the core stability of all 3. I understand that this forum is about training elite athletes, but there is no better way to improve athletic ability and high-performance output than addressing an athletes inherent weaknesses. Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, speed, power, coordination, accuracy, agility, balance; pull any elite athlete anywhere and they will be deficient in at least one of these areas. How could you not embrace, adopt, and adapt for your use, a philosophy that makes your athletes better at what they’re good at and highly competent in the areas of previous deficiency. We’ve seen incredible results with elite runners of all distances, level 9 gymnasts, world class olympic lifters, and your middle aged house wives. They all do CrossFit, just slightly altered versions of it.

Getting back to what was said about continuing education, CrossFit, once again, is elite. Robb Wolf for nutrition, Jeff Martone for kettlebells, Mark Rippetoe(til December) and Louie Simmons for powerlifting, Mike Burgener for olympic lifting, and Jeff Tucker for gymnastics…world class. In my point of view, it seems that CrossFit gets a bad name because of fear due to mis-understanding from outsiders. When embraced, understood, and utilized as one of the tools in your arsenal, there is no question that CrossFit will be the wave of the future. Anti-CrossFitter’s only hope is that the movement gets damaged by shitty trainers. Peace, Bitches!