CAITLIN

I joined the CrossFit Central in August of 2021. I was drawn to CrossFit Central because of the amount of times I had driven past it and labeled it as “the CrossFit gym” in my mind. I figured that since it was the first place that came to mind when I wanted to dip into CrossFit that I would get a membership. Once I spoke to Carey, I was immediately drawn to the vibe and atmosphere of the gym. I knew that this was where I needed to be.

Before joining CrossFit Central I felt awful. I came from a fitness background of being a personal trainer and a bikini bodybuilding competitor. Once those ships had sailed and I moved out of that area of my life, I was lost with no direction. I had no motivation or drive to workout, resulting in alcohol consumption. I wasn’t present when I did go to the gym and my diet was all over the place. I never had the feeling of accomplishment after a workout because I knew I was not pushing myself. I knew something needed to change.

By far the biggest result has been an increase in my fitness. I felt like myself again and I gained a confidence level that I had previously when I knew I was doing the most I could to be my best. Within the CrossFit realm, I got super into endurance training with Coach Allison, which led me to discovering HYROX competitions. I do a little bit of Olympic lifting with Coach Zach and I am beyond surprised that I am able to lift weights like I never have before!

I know that being confident in the gym gives me confidence outside of the gym. Training hard has given me the ability to be more assertive with setting boundaries in my relationships and committing to any goals that I set for myself. When my training is on point there is a sense that I can accomplish anything if I put my mind to it.

I love the CrossFit Central community! I love that it’s not just “group fitness” it’s so much more. We all love lifting weights and training hard and we are there to support each other in that. I love my coaches and how much they motivate me. I really do believe that I wouldn’t be where I am without them. I know that I have put in the work but I wouldn’t have done it without the accountability and relationships I have at the gym. This is the most I’ve ever enjoyed fitness and truly feel that I have no limitations since discovering CrossFit Central.