Barbara Schmitt

My husband, Mike, and I would walk by CCBR in the mornings during our walks and always hear the music and clanging of the equipment. My husband got really curious and decided to visit the gym one day. He ended up signing us both up. At first, I was pretty dubious, but after my first visit, I was all in.

Before joining CrossFit Central, I was getting pretty bored with my workout routine. I was ready for a change. Emotionally and mentally, I felt fine, but I needed something new to shake up my fitness journey and keep me motivated.

Since joining the community, my weight has stabilized, and I no longer experience large fluctuations. I’ve definitely gained muscle mass and lost body fat, though I’m not sure exactly how much. I can tell the difference by the way I look and how my clothes fit. The physical changes have been noticeable and encouraging.

In addition to the physical results, I feel better overall. The new Hybrid workouts have given me specific goals to work toward, which has been incredibly motivating. The combination of structure and challenge has kept me engaged and excited to keep improving.

All of the coaches at CrossFit Central have been incredibly supportive, which has made a big difference in my experience. I don’t think I have a photo from 15 years ago, but the main thing that’s changed is that I look 15 years older—ugh!