Testimonials
My weight has yo-yo'd between 200 and 230 for the last 10 years or so. Translation: between 20 pounds overweight and "Damn, you're fat." With moderately high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels, my doctor tried to get me on medications for both - while I was in my 20's! Enter CrossFit Blacksburg. I started out training twice a week for six months and noticed some solids gains in my strength and conditioning. When 2011 rolled in, I decided to challenge myself to come in even more frequently, and my times have continued to come down and my lifts keep getting heavier. When I actually began to eat somewhat "paleo," my weight started to come down too - I'm at about 190 right now, and I haven't heard another peep out of the doctor about those pills! At 32 years old, I'm as fit as I've been since high school, WAY stronger, and I'm still improving each week.
As a grad student fully immersed in my studies, I appreciate the varied workouts at CrossFit Blacksburg that keep me interested and require a small investment in time. I strayed from physical activity after high school, and it was not until finding CrossFit that I have truly felt excited to workout again! Even as someone who previously had little interest in weight training, I have found myself motivated by both the strength and endurance gains that I have made here. The gym has provided direction for not only exercise, but also nutrition and a general approach to life!
Jared
Two years ago I was 40 pounds overweight, and this is not a good situation for a cop. My safety was put in jeopardy on one occasion, and that was my wake-up call. I joined CrossFit Blacksburg shortly thereafter. In the past 18 months, I’ve lost 42 pounds, and have increased my strength and fitness markedly, including now being able to do 23 pull ups, deadlifting 330#, squatting 275#, and being able to run a 5K 3 minutes faster than when I was a serious runner. I’m in better shape now than while in the Marines. CrossFit is without a doubt the best workout I have ever tried.
Marc
As a 39 year old soccer mom I was hesitant to join a gym. The minute I walked into CrossFit Blacksburg I knew that CrossFit was NOT just another gym. What I found were trainers who cared about my fitness and my success to becoming a better me, a sense of accomplishment every time I completed a workout, a class atmosphere that pushed me competitively, and gave me that sense of cameraderie as we "battled" together to challenge ourselves and work harder than we thought we could. I feel that during my year at CrossFit Blacksburg I have become stronger physically and mentally, more confident in my abilities as an athlete, and healthier. I now think that I am more up to the challenge of chasing 3 kids, working full time and turning 40! CrossFit kicks my butt every time I go and I always leave feeling like I have pushed myself to perform at a higher level than I ever thought I could! I am addicted!
Kelly