Brian Double
October 23, 2017 08:06
Back in May I transferred to Foundation Crossfit thinking I was just going to another crossfit gym. Little did I know that this gym and it's coaches will open up an entirely different workout experience for me. Crossfit classes are amazing, there are many pros, and I have had many learning experiences from it, but for me I was always looking for something more designed for my body and the way it moves. I honestly was planning on doing a class or two a week until the summer then start training again for triathlons, however after completing the gyms transfer week I was determined to try all of their different classes offered, to include different crossfit times. For crossfit they offer morning, midday, afternoon, evening and weekend classes. I knew right away this gym was different in all the good ways.
I started out trying Kettlebell classes. The coach starts each class with ground force movements, the first time was awkward, but it was exciting to see my progression as weeks and months went by. I absolutely love it so much that I do ground force movements everywhere I go. The class is offered 3 times a week, and the coach rotates Monday and Wednesday workouts so regulars can get in different movements. On Friday the coach includes increased volume which makes things spicy. Snatches, Turkish get-ups, cleans, presses, carries, and swings are some of the main movements.
The second class I tried was Hellafit, it's a body weight class that makes you move for an hour. I like to call it hellasweaty. I find it works multiple parts of the body out in concentrated groups of workouts that are about 10-15 minutes, making me feel like I get a total body workout in. The class does use kettlebells, slam balls, wall balls, bands, and rowers depending on the workouts. With Hellafit I always leave feeling like I got an awesome workout in.
The third class I tried was Gymnastics strength. I remember leaving the first class thinking okay that was totally cool. The coach gives out homework, and it's perfect to do before or after a class. Each movement takes a ton of concentration since it feels so new to me, but the coach makes it fun. This is still a new class for me, but we are working on building core strength for handstands.
Next class I am trying is Barbells, I am so excited for it. Being able to concentrate on each move with the barbell is something I have always wanted to do.
What I like about the gym the most is that the owners, coaches and members make it fun, make it feel like a community, and make everyone feel like they are part of that community. It's a diverse gym, and they welcome everyone from all walks of life.