What our Clients have to say

I’d first heard about CrossFit at the Fitness Expo (Filex) in 2009. Initially I thought it looked way too difficult to even try, and very much a male dominated sport which can be a little intimidating. Finally, my curiosity got the better of me, and a couple of months off training due to a stress fracture in my foot was the incentive I needed to get fit quick - I decided to call Andrew at CrossFit Sydney. Best decision ever.
 
Andrew is informative and encouraging but expects you to give 100%. The classes are set-up so you still get one-on-one coaching from Andrew or one of the team and go at your own pace, but having the other’s around you really makes you lift and push yourself to new limits. There’s a no bull-shit in the box. This is honesty the best way to train and each session I surprise myself at the improvements. (I even learnt how to ‘clean & jerk’). Andrew ensures everyone get’s a great workout, from beginner to advanced.
 
I’ve been with bombarded with injuries over the years from playing sport and I’d accepted the fact that I would never have full strength and movement back in my shoulders after 2 recon’s and 3 years of attempts at weights programs. I was wrong. I am the strongest and fittest I’ve been all thanks to CrossFit. There have been massive postural changes, my nutrition is back on track, my energy levels are through the roof, and I find I am sleeping better too. I have improved my running technique and enjoy running a much quicker pace! and that’s just after 2 months of solid CrossFit.
 
If you have a specific event or goal to work too, Andrew will see that you reach it with an expert background in all styles of training and the nutritional support to follow. As a fitness professional, I can honestly say this is the best way to train to increase strength, flexibility, cardio fitness, weight loss and gain and have a bit of fun doing it. Absolutely love it! CrossFit rocks.

Let me start by saying…I LOVE CROSSFIT! I started training at CrossFit Sydney almost 3 months ago, in this short space of time I’ve noticed huge improvements in my endurance, strength and power. The things that have impressed me the most about CFS are the trainers’ dedication, encouragement and most of all knowledge, in every aspect of training; from running, olympic lifting, gymnastics, stretching to injury prevention. At 2 months and 19 days in, I got my first muscle-up… I have to put this down to Andrew’s exceptional coaching. Every single session is challenging physically and mentally, which I believe drives every individual to determination of achieving their personal records. Best of all is the environment at CFS; everyone respects and encourages everyone’s personal achievements.

I discovered CrossFit through a friend of mine who is living in NYC. He suggested I try it as I was always complaining about the lack of results I had achieved at gyms and the time constraints I had to keep fit given my occupation. I was sold the idea of CrossFit based on achieving results as efficiently as possible, and I was certainly not disappointed.

CrossFit's basic model is based around the Work-out-of-the-day (WOD). A WOD will give more results than most weights or aerobic gym routines, and are designed for beginners with very little fitness history, to uber-atheletes who are constantly looking for the next challenge. Personally I found CrossFit unique because it mostly utilises body weight and range of motion rather than overly-heavy load bearing exercises that can result in injury, and the time constraints for most workouts (usually around 20 minutes) mean that workouts are extremely intense, but allow the body for sufficient recuperation, which for me was a big problem that I was having with standard gym workouts.

Andrew's knowledge base and attention to technique during training would be second to none, as he recognises that it's not just about going as crazy you can for each WOD, or trying to lift the heaviest weight one can for days involving weights, but getting the most out of every single movement to make sure your body is being fully tested and therefore getting the most benefit. He also incorporates pre and post workout stretch routines, as not only does this assist with workouts, but is essential in preventing long-term injuries. Andrew also provides recommendations on diet and eating patterns to make sure the body is fully recovering after each workout.

After doing CrossFit for about 2-3 months and making some changes to my diet (which for me involved increasing fat consumption and cutting back on carbs), I noticed considerable improvement in strength, fitness level and general health, and I it certainly made me realise what a waste of time the gym, and even personal training at standard gyms, had been for me over the last 10 years. CrossFit's approach to strength and fitness is far more holistic and the results were obvious. I will be moving from Sydney to HK, and will although they do not have an official CrossFit there (yet), I will be doing my best to maintain the WODs. It will be impossible to go back to doing standard gym training after doing CrossFit. Definitely a life changing experience!

Mine is the familiar story of having been a distance runner and gym junkee wannabe for years before completely revamping my notion of fitness since commencing at CrossFit Sydney. Any CrossFit gym can probably cause that epiphany though. What makes CFS unique is the dedication Andrew and his trainers show to individual members. Everything is scaled to suit every person in a completely supportive environment. Having not even completed 40 WODs yet, Andrew and the team's excellent instruction has already led me to adopt a better and faster running technique, improve my max deadlift weight by 125%, post a Fight Gone Bad score that is up there with the leading women in the world and I'm well on my way to perfecting some of the gymnasitic movements like kipping pull ups and muscle ups.

What would I say to anyone considering coming to CrossFit Sydney? If you're looking for expert advice on technique, excellent general physical conditioning, weight loss, strength or just want to be challenged, you'd be silly not to come along.

Stefan

Crossfit Rocks!!!.

Monica

Doing Crossfit in the morning is the perfect antidote for a work life spent sitting in front of a computer in an office. Doing a short, high intensity workout outside in the fresh air each day keeps me physically and mentally ready to deal with work and life stress, and because it is all over and done with by 8am in the morning, I can fit it in regardless of how busy I am at work or how chaotic the rest of my life is. You only have a short time in your life to explore your physical potential, and CrossFit's emphasis on continuously improving all the dimensions of fitness is the best way I've found to find out what my body can do. Also, working with a group makes it more fun and encourages me to push harder than I would if I was training by myself.

Anthony

I used to do your standard gym-workouts 3 times a week with weights and cardio. My body shape hardly changed if ever and I never felt fit.

In the 3 months I have been at CrossFit some dramatic things have happened. The results speak for themselves:

• I can do 100 chin-ups.
• 4 weeks after I started training I ran the SMH Half-Marathon and finished in 2 hours
• Without specific training I finished the City 2 Surf in 80 mins
• I finished the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker. The focused and intense CrossFit trainings provided the stability and core strength for me to finish without injury.

I'm fitter than I ever was at school. Only now it's more expensive buying smaller suits. I spend less time in the gym, am fitter and eat healthier. I tell my friends there are no fat people at my gym. Some start that way, but they don't for long.

Tim - Former chubby Accountant

When I first started with CrossFit Sydney in April 2008 I thought I was pretty fit, but I was also really bored with my exercise routine. I was hooked from my first session and continue to enjoy the variety that each session offers. In the 6 months since starting CF I have maintained my bodyweight but have dropped about 4% bodyfat (that means I've gained some pure muscle) and have increased my pull ups and regularly post improved times on every WOD we do. I recently ran the Sydney Half Marathon and despite not having run more than 5km in the past 15 years (most recently ran 5km about a month before) I finished the race in about 2 hours - right in the middle of the pack. I took a rest day and was straight back into my CrossFit sessions. I'm full of energy and convinced that CrossFit works. It's the most fun I've had exercising for a long time. Andrew's knowledge is second to none and his expert advice and opinion is always valued.

Alix

Crossfit has been the best work out program I have ever completed. Overall my speed, strength, and endurance have improved drastically. I can not recommend anything better if you are serious about getting into outstanding shape.

Daniel

I've never felt better in my life.  CrossFit is a mental and physical workout, where you are always in competition with yourself and others.  I found this competitive element helped me maintain focus and give the 110% you need to give to fully experience CrossFit. I've got to say that it is not just about feeling totally and utterly spent at the end of each session, but the skills you pick up in lifting and throwing and agility and balance, skills you need to improve in order to get the most out of CrossFit, keeps you mentally alert and interested.  Finally, the huge variety of workouts keeps you fresh and looking forward to what each new session may hold.  As I said, it works almost every muscle in the body, including the brain, and makes you more motivated and sharp for the whole day.

Liam

Hi Andrew

I would like to thank you for all your hard work in training Jessica and getting her ready for her new career in the Australian Defence Force, especially with getting her upper body strength where she needed it the most.

She is currently getting towards the end of her training and is passing with flying colours as a matter of fact she has been approached by her training officer to consider becoming a trainer for the navy which I believe she is considering doing as well as her job training.

Jessica is due to graduate on the 14th August  so I will send you pictures when she does.

Ana