CrossFit -- I'd like to hear about your experience

7elizamae

Heavenlyminded1 wrote: »

I had been working out regularly at a fitness studio which closed at the end of October. I had been searching for a replacement gym so I could have a smooth transition. A Planet Fitness gym just opened up near my house, but I felt that I still needed guidance and accountability. I was always afraid of Crossfit and if I could handle the workouts. I didn't know you could scale down the exercises. Well, I signed up for the 3 week trial and then signed on for 6 months. I like learning new exercises, and challenging myself. The gym is small and everyone has been supportive so far. I'm looking forward to the positive changes I'll see in the future.

I have the feeling I'll be scaling down the exercises for a long time. I'm nowhere close to the prescribed workouts. But I don't mind at all. Most of the women (even those who have been there for a long time), use bands for pull-ups. Lots of people adapt or substitute exercises to protect their shoulders, and people row instead of run quite often.

And, yes, I am looking forward to the results, too! I think I'm already noticing new strength in my legs from all the squat-type exercises.

Safari_Gal

Kohanai wrote: »

I had a really super response to this, but then my phone spazzed out on me tldr: my experience is similar to yours. And really, yours is the average experience. Yes, there are outliers, but that is expected in anything a person tries.

It is so very fun, and after a year, I've come to love and appreciate it and my workout buddies more than I thought I would. No matter what a person does, they should enjoy it. For me, I didn't enjoy attempting my own programming at a normal gym, and I didn't enjoy normal gym kick boxing or zumba. But, I enjoy this. So, keep on having fun!

Got to do what you enjoy!! 😉