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1. Meegan
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   I'm curious about the Crossfit gym in the Admiral Junction. Are the workouts appropriate for a wide range of levels? How long is each class? Does the gym have a locker room and/or a shower? It seems like a great gym, I'm just trying to figure out if I can make the class times work with my schedule, and I don't want to be slowing anyone else in class down since I haven't done a workout like this in a long time. Thanks!

   Posted 1 year ago #         

2. mpento
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   Sorry Meegan, I don't know anything about the crossfit gym but I just wanted to say that I believe I help others in a class when I crawl in last. You know they can feel good that at least they were not the worst. So you could really help that poor performer who is the wrost in the class at the moment.

   Posted 1 year ago #         

3. AlkiCabCompany
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   I don't think you would slow anyone down. Everyone has been at your level at one time and totally understands. Most people are just happy that you are interested and that you chose to show up with them. Good for you for getting out there and trying this. I say Go for it!!

   Posted 1 year ago #         

4. CrystalizedGinger
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   I did Crossfit at another gym for a year in a fairly small class- 1 trainer:4 participants. For the people who crossfit, it is not just an activity, it's a philosophy of family-like support as we all encourage each other to get better than when we started. What also drew me to them was the uniqueness of the exercises: it was functional. You use your whole body to perform a task. Thier WODs- "workout of the day" are often named after those who passed away, or close friends. Read their website http://www.crossfitws.com for more info.
   In my experience, you work rediculously hard, but they encourage you to measure yourself only against yourself. you lifted 10 pounds more this week doing a deadlift than three weeks ago? Awesome. The workouts are daunting but you feel exhilerated after. Some say the focus is on strength training- nope, about equal cardio. If you go, an acronym you will see is "AMRAP"- or As Many Rounds As Possible- within a given time, usually 20 minutes. You go all-out, gutbusting, chest-heaving, muscle burning series of 2-5 stations (swinging kettlebells to a 100m sprint straight to 10 pushups, for example). You just can't help to get better.
   I was 40 lbs overweight when I started, so I just used my current baseline and kept going and eventually we repeated some of the WODs and I saw a significant increase in strength and endurance. I went 3x/week. When I got injured (due to a pilates class, of all things!) I modified.
   I say, go try it out- first time's free and then they don't let you join the rest of the team until you finish 3 foundation classes to assess your baseline and fitness goals. If you find it's for you, try and go to the same day/time regularly to get to know your 'teammates' and it's interesting how quickly you form a bond, and you get to look forward to a new and different WOD- you may find yourself excelling over the hyper-fit gal who kicked your butt the day before simply because you're better at one of the tons of different exercises you'll be doing!

   Posted 1 year ago #         

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