Crossfit Valkyrie has taken my fitness abilities to a completely new level!!
I have been a member of two other Crossfit Boxes in Westchester, but neither have come close to the experience that I have here at CFV.
First, when you start there is an "on ramp" program to teach you all the techniques and moves so you don't get injured and you become knowledgeable. Genius!
The Coaches are all well trained in the areas of fitness, anatomy/physiology, mobility, flexibility, nutrition and overall good health practices. They are passionate about this field and their thirst for new knowledge is evident as they share their research with us regularly. Being a bit of a Geek myself, I thoroughly enjoy coming in and learning about body movement or nutrition tips daily. The Coaching technique they provide is strong support with gradual release and each one of them has their own personal style. This helps when you have difficulty with a movement, for example...say clean and jerks...each Coach can give you a slightly different way of attempting it. They are consistently tweaking your stance, grip, posture and breath in order to provide a safe environment and proper movements. This is something that did not happen in other Boxes I went to and I always felt as if I was going to get hurt at those places. Along with their high level of professionalism, the Coaches genuinely care about each Athlete. They not only care about how they are performing on the row machine, but they care about how their Puppy's surgery went yesterday, how they did on the LSATs or how their vacation to Hawaii was? They are all personable, interesting and funny. They are people you want to be around taking coaching advice in the Box, people you want to be sitting at a bar having wings and pint with and people you want to compete alongside with in a Tough Mudder competion as a Teammate!!
The Members of Crossfit Valkyrie are a terrific group of individuals. They have become my Friends inside and outside the Box. I always know after a challenging day, I can head down to CFV to get a good workout and vent with some people that have become Family. Again, these are a group of people I am thrilled to workout with, share a beer with and compete with. We can share our life experiences with this growing Family.
I am a firm believer that everyone should have some form of exercise and nutrition in their lives. Crossfit Valkyrie is the whole package. Crossfit may not be for everyone, but it is for more people than one would think! I'm small. I'm 5'2" 116# and not a big bulky Iron Lady. I am not one of those people who can wander around a big Gym alone trying to self motivate and create my own workout for hours.
Crossfit has become a structured workout Family for me. The Workout of the Day is listed each night. We motivate each other and we have personal trainers who are hands on for each workout. We push each other, cheer for each other and at times even carry each other. It's never an easy workout, but it shouldn't be easy. It's satisfying, encouraging and fun. Almost every day I walk in, look at the WOD and think, "Can I do that?" With support from my Family...yes. Yesterday I rowed 10,000M with one teammate. I thought for sure he would be pulling most of the distance. We split it exactly evenly. This is Crossfit! You accomplish things you never thought you could...and then look forward to doing a bit more next time!
There are a ton of Crossfit boxes popping up out there these days. I travel 35 minutes each way every night to go to Crossfit Valkyrie rather than one of the more local ones. This Box is one of a kind!!
This particular Crossfit has filled a void in my life. It's changed me...mind, body and soul.
Come down and check it out!! Meet the Coaches and Members...ask questions and find out if Crossfit Valkyrie is a good fit for you!! You won't be disappointed!! read more