what can Ori do?

[Dtherios]

I think this question has been answered and is now being beaten to death.  Let's focus less on typing and more on training.  If anyone's ego still feels the need to "prove" something.. Then the only logical next step is to come down and be privately trained in the CFT to see firsthand for themselves rather than waste any more time with this blog.  Let's continue a positive forum and only ask questions that will promote learning and sharing rather than dividing and attacking each other.

[wolf]

hey calm down no need to get pissed off over it,

it was just a logical question, there was no egotism or competition involved, just a curiousity as to what someone can achieve with CFT.

to be quite honest, my mind's wandered from this but it's a free conversation all input is welcome

and yeah mrmojorisin when i was reading though CFT i was noticing similarities between it and traditional military training such as holding up rifles and running long distances is similar to the weighted running in CFT.

i'm watching jason statham's 'transporter 2' right now for anyone that's seen it. now that's functional fitness..

..okay it's a film but it's pretty impressive haha
take care

[peter]

I'm beginning to wonder about the necessity of all the training programs on the market today, including CFT. Whatever happened to men/boys just playing sports, alot? I have many friends who are involved in a host of different training programs. But, the thing is, they looked and felt much better when they didn't worry too much about food or alcohol, and just played their favourite sports often, as either a hobby or competitively. Then when they were in the mood, they would have done some type of weight routine, perhaps only involving bodyweight exercises, such as pushupes, chins, dips, etc. Nothing technical, but fun and very intermittent.

Do i think some programs provide benefit. Well, yes and no. Yes, for those peoplel who do not like sports or who are supplementing their sporting discipline. But even then, you have to train specifically for your sport, so you have to be very smart about how you train -just ask Charles Poliquin. Now, back to my original point: why not just play sports? What could be more warrior-lilke and masculine than playing sports? If you think CFT is tough, play a game of basketball or a sport where you have to lug around equipment like ice hockey. Or why not boxing or rugby. Take boxing or rugby for instance, we all know how tiring it is to do intense cardio, but have you ever done intense cardio while dodging punches and/or being punched multiple times, or getting tackled in the case of rugby?

[fotakou]

Peter i can understand your question

For some people,just persuading themselves to workout is a big step towards health and fitness.They dont have to read books,or read articles.By simply incorporating some exercise in their life,such as jogging or some body weight exercises they see tremendous effects that are enough for the rest of their lives

But then we must also understand that,no matter the person,everyone in this planet is G-R-E-E-D-Y.Its not a bad thing to want even more.You might want even more in terms of fitness and that is a noble(lol) cause in my opinion.That is why everyone is turning to programs trying to improve their fitness.

Two years ago i was 200lb and had not exercised for a long period of time not even once.But then i started working out.It was simple things.Pushups,squats,some kicks and other basic stuff.Almost immediately i noticed improvements.I was running out of breath less and i was feeling more energetic

Then i started capoeira and was training for like 3 hours a day,five times every week.The only thing that i did was capoeira and it was enough for me.But then kicked the greedy part.I wanted to improve my strength and started doing exercises targeting biceps,triceps,lats etc.I also wanted to lose weight so i tried more exercises and i even bought some weights

One year before i became interested in nutrition after reading the nutrition part in one of Ross Enamait books.It had the standard 5-6 meals a day,but it was a really good read since it gave me great knowledge on nutrition.Was i satisfied?No i wanted a better solution for faster weight loss.Thats where i downloaded(yeah,yeah i am sorry)some books on nutrition,oris warrior diet being one of them.I thought the title was from a big mouthed,self appointed expert,having a weird name himself It took me many months to finally decide and read it.So here i am After some months,i bought the wd second edition and the aed diet book

Taking the above points into consideration,i think that for anyone who wants to surprass himself,a training program seems like the best choice when he has reached a plateu.we want more and more every day.I,for example,dream the days where i will walk the beach with a six pack Is it bad?I dont think so.I know my goals,and one of them is the six pack.I dont annoy anyone so its ok.The same thing is true for so many athletes.They want to punch faster,harder,endure more and these goals cannot be reached with their training anymore.So they have to incorporate more training.After all,there is a majority of athletes that are expecting to win races,fights etc so they have to be the best they can

P.S.Sorry for the long post and if i went a bit offtopic here

[peter]

Fair points, fotakou. You were just voicing your opinion, like me. And, congrats on your transformation......goodluck on your quest to a 6-pack.