"When Chris asked me why I enjoy coming to CrossFit, I
answered "because I fancy the instructors".. However, this was not
the type of blog content he was looking for, so I had to think again!
"Why do I enjoy coming to CrossFit?" ...well, I'm
not sure I always enjoy it, especially not yesterday, when I felt really
cack-handed and 4 days of indulging in bread meant I didn't have the power to
do any quality overhead squats. BUT, I learnt from that session, and I keep
learning; on how to look after my body, how to improve my diet, and how to get
the right technique, to achieve more, and... errr... ache less... (perhaps)
Anyways, in my next session Alan gave me 9.5 out of 10 for
my front squat, so I was cock-a-hoop!
The thing about CrossFit is.. even though it's a group
environment, somehow the instructors manage to make each person feel like
they're getting 1-on-1 tuition.. It's a unique skill of the team, and one of
the reasons I come. I'm not just left floundering in the corner, repping with
shit form, I'm learning, feeling enthused and encouraged.
The community feel of CrossFit-ISC is great too.. once
you've been a few times, you get to know faces, and the banter in the Facebook
group is pretty cool and makes you feel like you belong to something, which
keeps you coming back. I'd far rather work in a group session like this, than
struggle to motivate myself alone at the gym, surrounding by gurning strangers.
And, it truly doesn't matter what your fitness level is.
I've never been made to feel I'm slow, or failing in anything. Although, I sure
as hell tell Chris which exercises I don't like!!"
If you like'd Michaels story why not check out his personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/planthunter.uk
CrossFit-ISC are also training and supporting Michael and his team of #grubbygardeners prepare for the Dirty Dozen obstacle race. They are running in aid of Perennial - Gardners' Royal Benevolent Society you can make a donation by following this link: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/grubby-gardeners
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