Any Other Dumb Phone Users?
I'm fairly new to CrossFit, having only been doing it for a few months.
I've chosen to ditch my smartphone for a dumb phone, given the growing evidence around smartphone addiction and its effects on mental health. I know this is very much a first-world problem, but my one gripe with CrossFit is how smartphone-dependent the whole thing is.
My box's booking system is designed for smartphones, though it can just about be used on a laptop. BoxMate seems to be app-only, and I can't find a web version anywhere. Worst of all, my box sends every update via the Box's WhatsApp group, which I don't have unless I'm on my laptop at home, so I miss important messages and the whiteboard photos of workout results. When there's a last-minute class cancellation (rare, but it happens), I don't get notified either.
I realise it's a bit much to expect the world to adapt to me, but it is a little frustrating. Is anyone else in the same boat, and if so, how do you manage?
Posted Aug 29, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC