I started Crossfit a little over a year ago and I weighed 390 lbs. I am now down to 275 lbs and do Crossfit 5 days a week. There are still movements that I have to scale but there are movements for anyone of any size. The hardest part for me was walking into the box for the 1st time, after I got past that I was fine. The sense of community in crossfit box's is an awesome feeling. Everyone is there to support you and get you through that workout. If you are overweight no matter how over weight, Just try it. You will not be disappointed.
Wow, this is a great video many people need to see. Glad you’re humble enough to share your insecurities, accomplishments, successes, etc. This is one of the things I love about Crossfit, it’s like another church you join. I’ve seen Crossfit bring the best out of people.
Just had my first Foundations course earlier tonight. I was certainly nervous beforehand even though I've been active and relatively fit for a while. The welcoming feel of the gym and the awesome coaching took all the nervousness away and made me so excited to go again! (By the way, thanks for the insightful and hilarious vid!)
My husband had been doing Crossfit for 3 months and I thought I had to be more fit to join. I had never played sports or rarely worked out before joining and now I’m 5 years in and loving it! ☺️ Also, a good gym should offer a foundation course like Mike went through.
I really want to do cross fit and I have always been scared because my left knee is trashed. I can hardly jump rope without something happening too it. Now I want to go to my local cross fit gym and see if they have a foundation class.
Mike good words from you bro, i have had the same experience with crossfit here in the UK... also when i was big my goto short was Hawaiian ;) good luck with the caffine addiction mike hahah ... another great vid John
I didn’t have my first full cup of coffee till I was 30. I just never liked it, but after a surgery the doc said drink a cup of coffee, it’ll help. (If you have had surgery you might know why.) That cup wasn’t horrible. Still haven’t had one since.
I wanted to tr crossfit just as conditioning for thaiboxing. I didn't do it because it's so expensive. The gym where I do Thaiboxing cost 40 bucks a month and there's 4 classes every week. The crossfit gym costs 20 bucks for one session and like 119 a month. That's just insane pricing when I just want to do it as conditioning.
I wish I knew crossfit was scalable before starting my weight loss journey. I didn't start until after losing all my weight. But at the right gym anything is possible for anyone.
Just seeing this, my daughter and I started 3 weeks ago…she is thin, but not fit and I am 245# and in terrible shape…I am loving CrossFit, even as I feel like I am dying each day!!!
I tried the box near me a few months back for about six weeks (they didn't have a foundation class or anything like that). The members and community there are amazing, but I just didn't feel comfortable with the coaches (who were both pretty young). I have primary lymphedema in both my lower legs and bad knees. More often times than not I was running over time as the next class was coming in as I was still trying to finish my version of the WoD, so the coach would tell me to finish what I was doing and wrap up since the next class needed to start. It was a bit disheartening. So... I'm still hoping to find someone who can coach me and help me deal with my knee and lower leg issues. :(
lol how did I just see this... you need to boost the content on your channel Mike, you are LIT!!! crack me up... I want to start a channel and lose weight just to go out there and have a colab with you.... also casuse I really need to lose the weight (but dont mind this part) and am around your ageand weight, could be an interesting video.... I also have a beard, sorry John....
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I started Crossfit a little over a year ago and I weighed 390 lbs. I am now down to 275 lbs and do Crossfit 5 days a week. There are still movements that I have to scale but there are movements for anyone of any size. The hardest part for me was walking into the box for the 1st time, after I got past that I was fine. The sense of community in crossfit box's is an awesome feeling. Everyone is there to support you and get you through that workout. If you are overweight no matter how over weight, Just try it. You will not be disappointed.
Daniel D'Amato AGREEEEE!!!!!
This made me decide to go sign up. Thank you 🙏🏾
Nice. My son is talking me into going. I used to be in good shape, but not so much anymore. I think I'll try.
Wow, this is a great video many people need to see. Glad you’re humble enough to share your insecurities, accomplishments, successes, etc.
This is one of the things I love about Crossfit, it’s like another church you join. I’ve seen Crossfit bring the best out of people.
8:13 "I don't do anything in moderation." A man of my words. LOL Big Mike is funny...gotta love him.
Jean: "you are two times an adult"
Mike: "are you calling me fat?"
Oh man that was hilarious!!
I like mike. He’s cool 👍🏻
I agree haha
Just had my first Foundations course earlier tonight. I was certainly nervous beforehand even though I've been active and relatively fit for a while. The welcoming feel of the gym and the awesome coaching took all the nervousness away and made me so excited to go again! (By the way, thanks for the insightful and hilarious vid!)
My husband had been doing Crossfit for 3 months and I thought I had to be more fit to join. I had never played sports or rarely worked out before joining and now I’m 5 years in and loving it! ☺️ Also, a good gym should offer a foundation course like Mike went through.
I really want to do cross fit and I have always been scared because my left knee is trashed. I can hardly jump rope without something happening too it. Now I want to go to my local cross fit gym and see if they have a foundation class.
Hey john! I found your channel about a week ago and I’ve literally watched every video so far! 😂 I love your CrossFit videos so much keep it up!!
I 100% agree!!! You go, Mike!
Jules Gets Fit 👊👊👊
CrossFit and any movement is for everybody and every body! Love your energy ❤️🙏🏻💕
Mike's awesome!!! Must be fun having him around...👍👍👍👍
Mike good words from you bro, i have had the same experience with crossfit here in the UK... also when i was big my goto short was Hawaiian ;) good luck with the caffine addiction mike hahah ... another great vid John
Awesome video! You couldn’t have planned a better background song for his first cup of coffee! 🤣
Hahaha! Good to see Mike on another video. You both are awesome!
I didn’t have my first full cup of coffee till I was 30. I just never liked it, but after a surgery the doc said drink a cup of coffee, it’ll help. (If you have had surgery you might know why.) That cup wasn’t horrible. Still haven’t had one since.
I wanted to tr crossfit just as conditioning for thaiboxing. I didn't do it because it's so expensive. The gym where I do Thaiboxing cost 40 bucks a month and there's 4 classes every week. The crossfit gym costs 20 bucks for one session and like 119 a month. That's just insane pricing when I just want to do it as conditioning.
You guys are half (2/4) of the reasons why I started CrossFit a month ago at 5’3” 250 lbs
I wish I knew crossfit was scalable before starting my weight loss journey. I didn't start until after losing all my weight. But at the right gym anything is possible for anyone.
Mike's videos made me join crossfit! Love him
Omg, I didn't even recognize you, John. Not until you spoke. Lol. Damn you've changed over these past few years. Haha
I’ve never tried coffee either! 😂 got to give a try now I suppose. I’m off to mikes channel now to subscribe 👌🏻
Thanks, friend!
Just seeing this, my daughter and I started 3 weeks ago…she is thin, but not fit and I am 245# and in terrible shape…I am loving CrossFit, even as I feel like I am dying each day!!!
So are we just going to ignore the fact that Africa by Toto was perfectly playing in the background for mikes coffee awakening??
Jonathan Bruce it was like angels were singing
Big Mike Loses haven’t even watched a video yet and you’ve already got a sub Just off of this comment 😂😂 that was amazing
Jonathan Bruce my man!!! 👊👊👊
Awesome. Rock on Mike
I tried the box near me a few months back for about six weeks (they didn't have a foundation class or anything like that). The members and community there are amazing, but I just didn't feel comfortable with the coaches (who were both pretty young). I have primary lymphedema in both my lower legs and bad knees. More often times than not I was running over time as the next class was coming in as I was still trying to finish my version of the WoD, so the coach would tell me to finish what I was doing and wrap up since the next class needed to start. It was a bit disheartening.
So... I'm still hoping to find someone who can coach me and help me deal with my knee and lower leg issues. :(
Troy Sturgill keep looking, my friend. It is worth it. You WILL find something that works and that you love.
"I don't do ANYTHING in moderation."
Words to live by. HAHAHA
I'm 53yo and back up to 255lb. Not to mention my knee issues. The hard part is finding a gym like this.
Mike is cute. I love you, John.
You should get his number
Bro! They're playing your jam in the coffee shop. Africa!
lol how did I just see this... you need to boost the content on your channel Mike, you are LIT!!! crack me up... I want to start a channel and lose weight just to go out there and have a colab with you.... also casuse I really need to lose the weight (but dont mind this part) and am around your ageand weight, could be an interesting video.... I also have a beard, sorry John....
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 love this!
I'm amazed that's his first coffee, my mind is blown
Haha when i first saw the weight vest, thought you were working out in overalls
Our manmakers have a pushup before each row.
What’s Mick’s channel...?
Adrian howard in the description, bruh.
My parents let me have my first cup of coffee when I was 12. I’m 25 now and can’t go a day without a cup. 😳
Caffeine addiction is REAL!😂
7:20 Toto
Constructive criticism - you're cheating the clean on your manmaker's with that swing. Thanks for another good video dude.
Hmm where have I seen this workout before? The only requirement for CrossFit is that your above ground.
Why didn’t you give him cold brew ? No bitterness and tastes way better.