You do not need to "get in shape" to try CrossFit. CrossFit is how you get in shape! All of our exercises are completly scalable to any fitness level. Our current members are of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels and they are all getting stronger, faster and capable of more sustained activity. The human body is wonderfully created. It adapts to being asked to lift something heavier by making the muscles and their associated nerves stronger and more efficient. If you never pick up something heavier than you have before your body has no reason to change. If you ask your body to run faster or longer than it has before it will make the necessary adaptions to allow you to do that, but if you never do more than walk around the block that is all you will be able to do.
At CrossFit we do not weigh and measure people. Our entire focus is on what you can do because we think that form follows function. In other words.....if you are capable of lifting 200# and can do 10 pull ups you will feel and look like a person who can lift 200# and do 10 pull ups.
You never need to worry about feeling out of place here. This is a supportive environment where all of our athletes encourage eachother. You will be greeted warmly when you walk in the door and when you are struggling with a workout every one will encourage you! We have a great community here. You will work harder than you probably ever have before, but you will also have more fun than you have ever had exercising!
You must read this post on the CrossFit Allegience website. This article was written by one of their new members and states better than I have above what CrossFit is like for a beginner!
Some testimonials from Geneseo Crossfitters:
Karen got asked to sub for her bowling league and needed to get a heavier bowling ball after one month of CrossFit.
Lynn discovered that she could lift her grandson over her head, something she had never been able to do before!
Vicky has lost over 20#, 10% body fat, got a resounding endorsement of CrosFit from her doctor and can do a real push up!
Marsha jumped the tire this week. She couldn't do it 2 weeks ago.
Great things happen here!
2 comments:
I couldn't agree more!! I have felt very welcomed and encouraged by everyone I have met so far. And instead of thinking "I can't do THAT", I've been amazed at what I have been able to do! Thanks to Bethany and the whole crew!
Thanks Pru! You're awesome!!
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