Two AMAZING experiences- one location....
Classes:
I joined Train Matthews after a very long hiatus from Crossfit (about 7 years); I had tried other area boxes but after being gone for so long, they were intimidating and left me weary of another injury. I had previously worked with Nic (owner/coach) and thought I would check out Train Matthews to see if this was the right fit. It absolutely was. My boyfriend (who has never CFd) and I popped in for a Saturday class. The coaches explained the movements and offered modifications since we were both just getting started. For my boyfriend, a novice but still fit, didn't feel like he was oblivious and lost; I felt like I didn't have to push myself to keep up. Nic also checked in with us throughout the WOD to see how we were doing. The other people in the class were unbelievably warm and supportive as well. As for the gym itself, it was clean, well apportioned and had enough equipment to support the class. If you are a seasoned CFer or just getting started, I recommend that you try Train Matthews- the coaches, community and workouts are worth it.
Personal Training:
As mentioned above, I took a hiatus from CF and really wanted to get back into it- but I was scared of getting hurt so I enlisted a PT @ Train Matthews to help me with my form. I just finished my initial session with Ian- and he was great. He listened to me as I explained my concerns and limitations. We established some goals for the day and got to work. He had a great eye for form; he could see my areas of weakness and coach to them. His coaching style is easy and calming- his queues are on point. Most importantly, he checked in on me throughout to see how I was feeling both physically and mentally. I am looking forward to our next session. read more