I have truly not felt this good physically in at least a couple decades!! I am 47 years old and starting my 5th month of what I plan to make a lifelong commitment in CrossFit. I started in August 2018 after sitting on my butt for over a year, gaining weight and feeling like crap about it. Before CrossFit Newtwon, I was on an off a mostly cardio based program (it was good but nowhere near as effective or satisfying as this) and just did not see results, very intimidating for someone like me.
When I was at my highest weight ever (July 2018) and had a hard time walking up a hill on vacation one day, I knew it was time for me to get off my growing ass!! After a little research into local Crosffit gyms, I felt most at home at Crossfit Newtown. It's not the glitziest nor the largest facility but what it provides is true heart and soul!! The trainers, EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM (and I really mean it), really care about each individual's proper form (super important for me) and progression. There is ZERO ego here, no one is better than anyone, it's about you vs. you, believe me, I usually finish last and do lower weights compared to many other in the class. I am much more reserved, but if you thrive on encouragement and community, there is plenty from the coaches and your fellow classmates. All classes that I attend (usually 6am for me due to a super hectic daily work/family schedule) are composed of various type of folks from extremely fit and capable individuals, to folks like me who started not too long ago, to novices, from teenage girls to 50/60-year olds (I do not ask peoples ages was heard some numbers being thrown around ).
ALL the exercises and lifts are catered (scaled) to the individual. If you have an injury (I have lower back issues), cannot lift heavy or simply cannot do the movement (yes that me, for now at least ) the coaches are right there to show you an alternative way that will best fit your situation. I cannot emphasize this enough, especially for those intimidated to give something like this a try, this form of work out, especially at Crossfit Newtown, is suitable for most everyone at every level!! It's an amazing mix of stretching, weights, and cardio in every single class. By the way I have lost over 20 pounds so far without going on a "diet" and have been feeling amazingly stretched out and proud of my accomplishments after almost every class. Thank you, Matt, (the director) and all the coaches for being there for me and continuing to make sure I am doing things properly.
There is much more I can say, but you will have to come in and find out for yourself. read more