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When I started (almost a year ago) I was "skinny-fat" You know that weird grey zone when people think you're in shape but when you take all your clothes off and see that spare tire around your waist and your flabby arms, you cringe? yea, that was me. Not to say I am a toned, fit, athletic model but I've had so many improvements (aka serious gainz) since starting last summer! I began by doing the "foundations course" classes. Its a great way to get one-on-one personal training with a coach to learn the basic movements and for the coaches to assess my strengths and weaknesses.
My first couple of classes, I was thrilled to see so many walks of life there. It wasn't just shredded beef-cakes, and supple leopards, like I was expecting, but instead people older, younger, big and small. Crossfit is literally for everyone, since you scale based to what you are able to do. No one is pressuring you to work past your comfort zone (Which I was worried about) and never did I feel like I was going to puke after the workout since I listen to my body and moved at my own pace. Instead, there is a community( rather, a family) encouraging you and cheering you on! Its true what they say, often times in Crossfit, the person to finish last is the one that gets cheered on the most! I never had so many people cheer my name before! And every workout is different, which means- you don't get bored! Kettlebell swings, pull ups, clean and jerks, wall balls, deadlifts, rowing, double unders- I can go on!! All the coaches have lots of experience and come from different backgrounds, they each have their own special way of running class and are all very knowledgeable in their trade.
Crossfit is for someone who wants to see what their body is capable of doing- never did I think I would run a 5k (let alone a mile) without stopping to take a puff of my albuterol inhaler. But guess what? I did it, and I have the coaches and the training at Crossfit on the Hill to thank. I cant even remember the last time I needed my inhaler! My endurance, strength, mobility and confidence has skyrocketed since joining. Some people think the price is extreme, but that's if you are one that puts their health on the back-burner. Fine, just keep sitting on the couch, watching Netflix and develop Diabetes Type II from living a sedentary life-style...paying for insulin/visiting doctors are WAY more expensive. If you're on the fence, just come in, meet the group and I guarantee you'll understand the magic that I'm talking about.