Any venture whether it be fitness related or not, must grow, or it becomes stagnant and eventually dies. CrossFit is no exception, and as anyone can tell you, is growing by leaps and bounds. In just a few short years it has catapulted onto the fitness stage and taken the world by storm. From major endorsement deals, to commercials now running on national TV, it is everywhere. The question is, at what cost?

Here are some of the biggest myths I hear, and have found to be untrue about CrossFit. If you have more please list them in the comment section below. If you have a differing opinion I'd love that to. The great thing about the United States is that everyone can have an opinion, even if they're wrong.

The other day I had a conversation with my dad, which got me thinking. Well it wasn’t as much of a conversation as a statement he made. I asked him when he was going to start CrossFit. Without hesitation he told me with a smile, I’m retired, I’ve worked my whole life, and now I’m gonna enjoy it. I’m gonna eat what I want, and do whatever makes me happy.

If you’ve never done CrossFit before or if you’re wondering what to expect on your first visit to an affiliate, I will help shed a little light.

A couple of weeks ago I visited CrossFit Bako to do an interview with the owners and to experience my first ever affiliate WOD.

I have been doing CrossFit for a while now, but it is usually a solo venture. I’m not in fantastic shape, but I’m not a couch potato either. I went into my first ever affiliate WOD with one half feeling confident and the other half feeling scared.