When to start CrossFit

Ok, here's the response I get when I tell people about CrossFit - "I'll do it when I get stronger / faster / lose more weight".  It's akin to saying "I'll play basketball when I get better at dribbling" ignoring the other skills needed to become a good basketball player.  The only way to get better is to work on the whole game and actually compete - practice is good, games are better for learning.

Here is the real deal - CrossFit is one of the only programs that is designed for overall fitness - strength, endurance, power, etc.  It does not matter if you're not strong / fast / in great shape.  CrossFit will get you there.  You need to try it for a few months and see the results.  All the workouts are scalable to your fitness levels and abilities.  There is no getting better at one aspect of fitness before you join. 

If you want elite fitness, jump in and give it a shot for a few months.  Don't be intimidated, don't "get better" at something else, thinking it will have a positive outcome when you then start CrossFit.  I can tell you, you will not be prepared for the demands of this program, unless you actually DO CrossFit.