Crossfit

As my back has begun to finally get back to normal, I've begun to look for something that doesn't require me to go to the gym everyday, isolating single muscles in an attempt to get big without really getting stronger.

My search led me to Crossfit, better known as the torture the guys from 300 went through to get in shape for the movie. Basically grass-roots hardcore fitness, the "mainstream" (i.e. 1000 or so disciples across the continent who do this as their regular exercise routine) of Crossfit actually encourages people to make their own exercise equipment, and encourages full-body movements, balance, and core stability over isolation techniques.

It's basic premise holds that your basic gym routine is nothing but a social cocktail of bullshit and vanity, and real fitness comes from pushing yourself to your personal limits, and a bit beyond.

I've watched bodybuilders with 300# benches and arms like cannons crumble before this method, after confidently predicting their superiority, and seen a tri-athelete literally pass-out from attempting one of these workouts.

Basically, its a mix of gymnastics, sports-conditioning, Navy SEAL training, power-lifting, and shop class, served with a side order of aerobic and physical exhaustion, and washed down with a nice cool glass of Masochistic tendencies- shaken, not stirred.

I'm hooked.

I do it (crossfit) although not as religiously as I would like. Hopefully now that the nice temps have returned I can get back to my rucksack marches as well as more of the outdoor stuff

Do you work out with a group or solitary?
Now that some time has passed how do you feel about this work out method?
Do the repetitive squats with weights kill your knees/back or actually strengthen?

I've been doing the P90x stuff (fairly tough for me), but not daily, I'm getting tired of exercising indoors too (I have exercise video ADD!)
Pilates has been pretty helpful but you don't sweat, much.

Can't do a pull up to save my life so that's where I'm at, not great but hoping learning that Kipping thing would help.
What do y'all think?

I digg Paul Chek and Erwan Le Corre so by that you can probably tell I'm not signing up for Bally's anytime soon. Thanks for the update!

Crossfit is now endorced by the Canadian Forces so...when I am on course, there is little choice! There are some people in my unit that work out at the local crossfit gym. I have kinda let it slip but intend on getting back into it.