who bought rushfit?

[MMAATHLETE]

what did you think about it? Worth while? Anything innovating? Legit? worth the buy?

 

[toonie]

Finally, a unique thread!

TS, greatest investment I've ever made. I've been doing it for about two weeks now, and haven't yet got past the nipple tweaking exercises. But GSP promises* that by the end of the program, I'll be able to set up my superman punches and throw a decent spinning back kick.


*disclaimer: That's my understanding of it.

 

[SuperElk]

Go to the FAQ, find the section on P90X, then replace P90X with Rushfit in your head as you read it for your answer.

Its a home workout DVD, and you can apply the same criticism to any of them (Rushfit, P90X, Insanity etc.) For folks who are wicked out of shape, its a good way to get off their ass and moving. For anyone who is serious about training, there are much better S&C programs out there. A thorough reading of the FAQs up top can point you in a much better direction.

If you're still interested in a personal accounting of how well Rushfit works, one of the writers at Bloody Elbow is currently updating each Friday as he works through the DVDs. So far its fairly positive, but Im going to guess that the writer is out of shape and does not have any prior training experience.

Bloody Elbow Rushfit review

 

[DrBdan]

RushFit is the greatest thing since the search function!

Personally I prefer Jillian Michaels' 30 Day shred, I think it's more functional.

 

[KnuckleSangwich]

He over-utilized the straight jab in the videos, felt like too much. Josh Koshcheck would agree.

 

[IndyCovaHart]

I tried watching it, but I had difficulty finishing.

I guess it worked after all.

CHA-CHING!

 

[MMA Junkie 19]

I tried watching it, but I had difficulty finishing.

I guess it worked after all.

CHA-CHING!

That's gold !

(From a GSP fan)

 

[FutureFightTX]

There was a big thread full of sherdoggers bashing the crap out of it last week. IMO its no different than any other home fitness dvd, you get what you pay for. It's pretty cheap and if you use it as a supplement and not the core of your training I'm not sure you couldn't derive some benefit from it.....example being it's saturday morning and there is a foot of snow on the ground. You are not going running or driving to the gym today. Why not pop in the DVD for some variety? Better than nothing I would think. Just seems like people love to hate someone who wants to make money. This isn't the indy music scene, it's pro sports, calling an athlete a sellout is just stupid.

 

[LZD]

Just seems like people love to hate someone who wants to make money. This isn't the indy music scene, it's pro sports, calling an athlete a sellout is just stupid.

No one's really doing that. They're just analysing the 'programme' for what it is: garbage. If you observe the implicit and explicit critiques of GSP in this thread, you'll see they're generic albeit humorous remarks about his boring LnP fighting style.

Catchya.

 

[JauntyAngle]

RushFit is the greatest thing since the search function!

Personally I prefer Jillian Michaels' 30 Day shred, I think it's more functional.

Jillian Micahels' programmes are amazing. I followed a 'Biggest Loser' approach and lost an incredible 185lb! Unfortunately, I only weighted 170lbs when I started, and now weigh -15lbs. So now I am immaterial, and impose a mild gravitational repulsion on objects around me.

 

[toonie]

Just to set things straight, GSP is by far my favourite fighter. Has been since I saw him for the first time at UFC USA vs Canada (epic card).

On topic, like LZD said, I don't think anyone at any point called GSP a sell out (atleast in this thread). Essentially though, RushFit is p90x with his name on it. And if he makes a lot of money from it, good for him. I'm not going to fault him for making money for himself.

Is rushfit useless? No.
Are there likely better training methods out there? If you don't know the answer to this one, you should probably consult the FAQs.

 

[FutureFightTX]

yeah well calling a home dvd workout "garbage" b/c it isn't how a world class fighter would train is kind of pointless. We all know you can't become UFC champion by doing home video routines. However alot of the plyo & agility exercises that are on those trailers are things I have done in organized MMA gyms over the past 6 years I have trained.

Perhaps the word sellout was not used in the multi-page thread i am referring to. Don't want to put words in someone's mouth, but the attitude that I generally notice anytime a MMA star puts something like this out can't be ignored. If we all could try and dissect the program for what it is, I am pretty sure we could admit that the product could help the target audience, which is the general public. As someone said in another thread, remember that 90% of the people on Sherdog have never trained MMA in their life.

All of this aside, if you need a kick in the pants to get yourself off the couch, why not? If you are looking to use this to get in shape for a competition of some sort (grappling, MMA, etc..) it's not going to cut it. That is what I will give all of those who have posted such negative comments, the manner in which these videos have been presented (8 week fight camp...LOL) is potentially deceiving to someone who is ignorant to MMA in general. But all of us know better, right? So let's just dismiss it as advertising.

 

[flak]

yeah well calling a home dvd workout "garbage" b/c it isn't how a world class fighter would train is kind of pointless. We all know you can't become UFC champion by doing home video routines. However alot of the plyo & agility exercises that are on those trailers are things I have done in organized MMA gyms over the past 6 years I have trained.

Perhaps the word sellout was not used in the multi-page thread i am referring to. Don't want to put words in someone's mouth, but the attitude that I generally notice anytime a MMA star puts something like this out can't be ignored. If we all could try and dissect the program for what it is, I am pretty sure we could admit that the product could help the target audience, which is the general public. As someone said in another thread, remember that 90% of the people on Sherdog have never trained MMA in their life.

All of this aside, if you need a kick in the pants to get yourself off the couch, why not? If you are looking to use this to get in shape for a competition of some sort (grappling, MMA, etc..) it's not going to cut it. That is what I will give all of those who have posted such negative comments, the manner in which these videos have been presented (8 week fight camp...LOL) is potentially deceiving to someone who is ignorant to MMA in general. But all of us know better, right? So let's just dismiss it as advertising.

In the RushFit ad materials and in the program materials (the DVDs, etc.), what sorts of statements are made re: who the program is tailored for, and what overall results can be expected?

For example, if it says "here's a program GSP put together with his trainers, designed to help the average Joe or Jane get into great shape by improving strength, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility," that's ethical, in my opinion.

If it says "you can become a better fighter by following RushFit," that's a little dodgier but is probably true -- improved strength, cardio and flexibility can help.

If it says "train like a champion" then RushFit damn well better closely mirror GSP's actual training routine.

 

[KILL KILL]

no....more.......rushfit.......threads

 

[SuperAlly]

There was a big thread full of sherdoggers bashing the crap out of it last week. IMO its no different than any other home fitness dvd, you get what you pay for. It's pretty cheap and if you use it as a supplement and not the core of your training I'm not sure you couldn't derive some benefit from it.....example being it's saturday morning and there is a foot of snow on the ground. You are not going running or driving to the gym today. Why not pop in the DVD for some variety? Better than nothing I would think. Just seems like people love to hate someone who wants to make money. This isn't the indy music scene, it's pro sports, calling an athlete a sellout is just stupid.

Worrying trend of posts recently of "supplementing" your training. Adding some pointless exercise to your overall routine is not going to help and quite possibly detract from your overall training goals.

I think a similar idea was postulated in a cross-fit thread. More is not necessarily better. If you're not aiming to derive a specific benefit from a given exercise modality, why use it at all? Particualrly when it can detract from other, more effective training practices.

 

[turbozed]

I bought it. Twice.

 

[Mumrik]

On topic, like LZD said, I don't think anyone at any point called GSP a sell out (atleast in this thread). Essentially though, RushFit is p90x with his name on it. And if he makes a lot of money from it, good for him. I'm not going to fault him for making money for himself.

I like GSP, but this is more or less the definition of selling out when you consider the fact that the product is sold with claims such as "Train like GSP".

It sucks, but it's the name of the game. Hugely respected fighters like Couture have been doing it for years. I suggest we blame Chuck Norris.

 

[flak]

I like GSP, but this is more or less the definition of selling out when you consider the fact that the product is sold with claims such as "Train like GSP".

It sucks, but it's the name of the game. Hugely respected fighters like Couture have been doing it for years. I suggest we blame Chuck Norris.

Har.

Are you ChuckFit?

Chuck Norris doesn't sell out...he makes everyone else in the world more ethically fussy.

I'm assuming you're talking about the Total Gym, the "all you need" fitness gadget that Chuck and Christie Brinkley have been advertising for years.

Humorous aside -- if you've seen any Total Gym ad or infomercial, there's a 97.9% chance you've fantasized about Chuck railing the daylights out of Christie with her on the sliding platform. This holds true not only for straight guys, but also straight women, gay dudes and lesbians. Such is the power of Chuck Norris. Railing the daylights out of Christie Brinkley.

Anyway, I can say this much for Chuck -- he's been endorsing the Total Gym for a very, very long time. I used to have an issue of Black Belt from 1980 or (more likely) 1981, with a big honkin' article about Chuck and the Total Gym. This was right about the time the health club craze of the 80s was starting up.

 

[paolo27th]

yeah well calling a home dvd workout "garbage" b/c it isn't how a world class fighter would train is kind of pointless. We all know you can't become UFC champion by doing home video routines. However alot of the plyo & agility exercises that are on those trailers are things I have done in organized MMA gyms over the past 6 years I have trained.

Perhaps the word sellout was not used in the multi-page thread i am referring to. Don't want to put words in someone's mouth, but the attitude that I generally notice anytime a MMA star puts something like this out can't be ignored. If we all could try and dissect the program for what it is, I am pretty sure we could admit that the product could help the target audience, which is the general public. As someone said in another thread, remember that 90% of the people on Sherdog have never trained MMA in their life.

All of this aside, if you need a kick in the pants to get yourself off the couch, why not? If you are looking to use this to get in shape for a competition of some sort (grappling, MMA, etc..) it's not going to cut it. That is what I will give all of those who have posted such negative comments, the manner in which these videos have been presented (8 week fight camp...LOL) is potentially deceiving to someone who is ignorant to MMA in general. But all of us know better, right? So let's just dismiss it as advertising.

So you mean it's better for the "general public" to spend their time/money /energy on a crappy home dvd than on an a real training program?

 

[NurseKnuckles]

what did you think about it? Worth while? Anything innovating? Legit? worth the buy?

I am on week two. The only thing I would have to say is that they assume you already know the MMA/fight jargon. My co-working started and quit within a week, when I got to the fight conditioning workout I found out why. You are expected to know how to throw a jab, cross, knee, sprawl conbination... She was completely in the dark as to what a sprawl meant... I love it and would recommend it to anybody serious about getting into fight shape...