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WHY DID YOU START DOING CROSSFIT RATHER THEN CHOSE TO STAY OR JOIN A NORMAL COMMERCIAL GYM?

"When i first saw a CrossFit class, I was shocked and impressed by how fit everybody was - obviously CrossFit works. I had worked out in a regular gym for about 2 years prior to trying CrossFit but it wasn't very effective as it had become a chore for me just doing the same program over and over again. I had so much fun in my first CrossFit class I realised I could never go back to the old conventional gym."

“I have tried multiple gyms but seem to loose interest after a few months. Some programs were very monotonous and others gave you no support. I had never heard of CrossFit until recently. I’ve always liked the idea of lifting weight so I thought I’d give it a go” – Carolyn Lahner "When i first saw a CrossFit class, I was shocked and impressed by how fit everybody was - obviously CrossFit works. I had worked out in a regular gym for about 2 years prior to trying CrossFit but it wasn't very effective as it had become a chore for me just doing the same program over and over again. I had so much fun in my first CrossFit class I realised I could never go back to the old conventional gym." "Crossfit is a way of becoming better at life and bettering yourself in mentally and physically. I am able to become more flexible and combined with strength training I am seeing good results”

I have tried multiple gyms but seem to loose interest after a few months. Some programs were very monotonous and others gave you no support. I had never heard of CrossFit until recently. I’ve always liked the idea of lifting weight so I thought I’d give it a go”

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO CROSSFIT?

“I really like not having to think about what I need to train, I just rock-up and get stuck into the programmed WOD. Every day is different and varied so there is no chance of getting bored. Because of this, I have stuck with it and have made massive progress since I first started nearly a year ago.” – Anthony Rothagnol “I really like not having to think about what I need to train, I just rock-up and get stuck into the programmed WOD. Every day is different and varied so there is no chance of getting bored. Because of this, I have stuck with it and have made massive progress since I first started nearly a year ago.”

WHY DID YOU JOIN ARETE CROSSFIT SPECIFICALLY?

“I did try another CrossFit box for a month, and I can say that Arete is MUCH more inviting and all inclusive. Arete should hang onto that! It’s pretty special to have packed out classes full of people of all differing levels of fitness, age and life experience. Having a small coaching staff contributes I think. You get to know the coaches well and vice versa. Someone always says hi, whether it’s staff or member.”

“I love the varying workouts, team environment and friendliness inside the gym. It feels like my second home.”

“Arete CrossFit is such a great place to be all the time. The sense of community, sportsmanship, encouragement and support we all give to each other is amazing!”

“The coaching is first-class, there are always events to look forward to if you want to test yourself and the community is amazing. Arete CrossFit has made working out and bettering myself something I look forward to everyday.”

“Every day is different, even mornings and afternoons so if I’m feeling energetic I can go twice!

The coaches. They always have time for you and they are constantly checking everyone whether they have been doing it for years or are just beginning to make sure they are doing the exercise correctly. They can explain very clearly how to change technique and why.

The coaches and other members are very supportive of each other. It makes it easier to strive to do better.

Every body is there to work but the atmosphere makes training fun

I don’t feel judged for how I look, what I wear or how slow I am

And I LOVE that there are no mirrors”

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS THINKING OF JOINING ARETE CROSSFIT BUT MAY THINK THEY ARE NOT READY OR CAPABLE OF DOING CROSSFIT?

“CrossFit is for anyone, there are a range of fitness, age and ability levels at Arete CrossFit. Everyone works to their own level and the coach will always help you adjust the work out for you. I’m always adjusting workouts to suit me...”

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