I just wanted to say thanks a thousand times over for all your support and encouragement over the last 6 months.

I'll never forget my first session with you - it was hard and painful but it was the start of the greatest thing I've ever done for me. Sometimes I'd walk into the CFS gym and feel nothing but fear (of the WOD!) but you were always there to encourage me and help me get through the WODs.

I've learnt so much about myself and the human body that it's mind boggling and I can't stop talking about it with my friends - they really think I'm crazy.

Most importantly though, I can't believe I've actually achieved my goals. I'm officially the size I've wanted to be for almost three years and I'm in shock to have achieved it. I wish I could shake all the people on those dreadmills who are walking or running (at a 6.8 speed) and tell them to follow the CrossFit method. It is simply the best way to stay in shape, get a new shape, or to challenge a shape!

My CrosFfit journey has been so exciting and I'm glad to have also met some interesting people friends whom I intend to keep in touch with particularly with: Liz, Dan, Mon, Scotty, Lance, Varun, Christina, Asha, Lynne, Craig, and even the mighty Sven! Every one of these people were personally involved in my success at one stage or another. Apart from your encouragements, I also want to thank these guys for pushing me and even acting as my personal cheer squad. I'm no longer afraid of exercise and I have no desire to stop. No matter where I am in the world - I will squat, sit-up, push-up or run (I wish I could do more pull-ups but that will have to wait for another time).

Once I'm back in Oz, I'll definitely join CFS again. I can't imagine a life without it! In the meantime, I'm taking my CFS T-shirt to Base Camp so I can take a photo and send it to you!

Rowena

 

 

Good to know that the recruiter from Collingwood didn't recognize him on Monday night. Thought he had grown and put on weight/muscle. He was impressed.
Firstly, Todd was named in the under 18 rep team to play up in Coffs Harbour at the State Carnival in January.    He was really happy with this and we thank you for all the work you have done for Todd over the last three months.  It has certainly been worthwhile, not just in the change in his body shape but also with his confidence.

Ross

 

 

I am a 29 year personal trainer, I have been involved in teaching physical exercise for around 9 years.  Over the years I've studied martial arts, bodybuilding, exercise programing for weight loss, and various 'brands' of functional training.      
 
Before training with the Crossfit system my lean mass was 61kg, plus over 20% body fat.  At this weight my one repitition max bench press was 80kg, and my max deadlift was 140kg, after following fairly dedicated strength and hypertrophy programs for several years.
 
I learned about Crossfit from a fellow trainer.  After training purely with the crossfit system for just under a year I'm now at around a 67kg lean mass plus around 10% body fat.  My deadlift is now 150kg, and my bench is 85kg.  This is without a strength specific program, doing the standard workouts which can be found on the CrossFit website.  In addition to this I've experienced increases in my agility, cardio vascular fitness and core strength, and to this day I look forwards to every workout.
 
I've been training at CrossFit Sydney for the last 3 months, it is an excellent facility, great vibe and top quality staff.  It has all the quality and community feel of a CrossFit gym, plus a little 'Rocky' charm ;)  

I have encountered no superior system with which to achieve such a broad spectrum of benefits, and CrossFit Sydney is the best place I've found to do it.

Joe

 

 

CrossFit works and I will tell you why. 2 years ago I had been swimming laps on a weekly basis and doing body pump and cycle 4 times a week. Apart from being extremely bored, I got to a certain level (which wasn’t very high) with my fitness and couldn’t seem to improve much beyond that, and I kept injuring my neck every so often after doing body pump. Since I started CrossFit I feel like my whole back has strengthened and is better aligned. I got the neck injury once when I initially started and it hasn’t come back since (now over six months). In fact I don’t get any back aches and pains at all now despite sitting at a desk all day.  I also recently visited a friend who used to easily beat me swimming a 1km and without having swum any laps in well over a year I was able to swim faster than her (and the others in the group) in an adult swim squad (and it was a great feeling so strong in the water!). I could go on and on with examples but just have to say I have never felt this strong and fit and I feel like this is just the beginning… (and BTW Andrew is a great coach too and always willing to help).

Georgina

 

 

I recently competed in a 12 hour adventure race consisting of trail and river running, mountain biking and kayaking. I completed the course in 7 hours 15 minutes and in eleventh place. I was shocked mainly because I did not do any specific training for the event. I had not kayaked for over a year or ridden a bike for more than 30 minutes in goodness how long. The only training I have been doing was the CrossFit workouts at CrossFit Sydney. What blew me away the most was my recovery. I thought I would be sore for a couple of days but the next morning I felt great but not ready for another 12 hour race. The training at CrossFit Sydney is superb with excellent instruction and the motivational techniques to achieve what you think your body couldn't. The esprit de corp, to beat the enemy that is the Workout of the Day (WOD), amongst the fellow gym goers is very encouraging. I would recommend this to my mortal enemy, you know who you are, so come on down. Thanks again Andrew and the crew at CrossFit Sydney.

Paul

 

 

The first few sessions at CrossFit Sydney tore me apart- I had to ask myself what I had gotten myself into?? I mean I had never been whupped like that before! But after each session I found myself wanting more. Each session I learned something different- a new movement, a new lift or a new technique. It is skill based and therefore challenging but immensely rewarding for those who stick with it. I can now do pull ups, I am faster and leaner and I have a new found respect for weightlifting. I have found camaraderie amongst the other gym members that I wouldn’t have found in any other traditional gym set up. CrossFit also offers an abundance of resources and expertise to help all members reach their fitness goals. I won’t return to a traditional gym or a boxing class or a Bootcamp, CrossFit is number 1.