Has anybody done crossfit for a bit of winter training, and noticed any benefits on the bike?

I’ve been doing it for about 3 months, and I’ve definitely noticed that I’ve got stronger legs. Bit more explosive power, which is nice. The real tell will be in spring I think, as I tend not to ride as much over the winter.

But prepare for the crossfit haters… they’ll be along any minute 😆

I’m a pseudo crossfitter, I train in their boxes but just do Olympic weight lifting, not their WoDs.

Like any sport, if you get a good Box with good coaches it will be good fun and get you fit.

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As far as I can see in my one crossfit session, there are a few to many exercises that will not make me a faster cyclist. To many sit-ups, chin ups and above the head lfts. There are way to many acronyms, and young dudes to willing to exercise with their shirts off. I wonder if any top enduro racers do a bit of crossfit?.

Being fitter and stronger isn’t going to do any harm is it?
As footflaps says, make sure you choose a gym…erm box with good instructors….erm coaches.

there are a few to many exercises that will not make me a faster cyclist.

Better does not necessarily mean faster.

As far as I can see in my one crossfit session, there are a few to many exercises that will not make me a faster cyclist

And you really think you can properly assess a fitness regime based on a single experience?

It’s a pretty varied sport and for the avoidance of doubt, not aimed at developing elite cyclists. Nothing wrong with a bit of variety in your training, which is something you definitely don’t get with cycling.

Old crossfit thread.

Do it if you want a varied workout, in a social group, and possibly learn new skills.

You’ll be fitter in general terms, as long as you avoid injury. High volume Olympic lifts to failure anyone?! Should have fun too. Group training is a blast.

Bike benefits? Hard to know as it depends on everything else you’re doing. If it means lots less cycling then probably no! If you have some serious strength gaps, maybe yes. If you want maximum bike benefit specificity then other training would be more beneficial.

Sorry, not very clear. Perhaps I should have just said perhaps!