We have two more awesome testimonials for May! MARK aka "JB"
In the course of a year, I failed three PT tests. The military wanted me to be fit, but nothing seemed to work. I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week working on cardio for 45 minutes without seeing results. One more failure and I was going to find myself on the way out of the military. I barely passed the next test and knew I needed to find something. Three and a half months away from my next test, I remembered some of my friends going to a CrossFit gym in Sherwood and getting some good results. Since nothing else was working, I decided to give Sherwood CrossFit a try for 3 months not really expecting to see anything. I was in for a big surprise. In the first month, one of the coaches started pointing me in the direction of proper nutrition in the form of the Paleo diet. I also decided to go about changing what I ate since I gained another 10 pounds from the holidays. Two months into CrossFit and one month into the Paleo Diet, I lost 20 pounds. Coming up on month three, I was about to take my next PT test. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t stressing the test. I knew I was going to pass. I achieved a score of 83.9, the highest I have ever scored since I’ve been on active duty. It’s been 5 months since I’ve joined CrossFit. Since then, I’ve lost 40 pounds and workout 5 times a week. The workouts are short and intense which makes it easy to work around my work schedule. Not only do I go for the workouts, but also for the friends I’ve made along the way. I know I will never have to worry about another PT test. Lastly, I must say thanks to the staff of Sherwood CrossFit. Without y’all, none of this would have been possible. Thanks a bunch!
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"SUMMER"
I joined Sherwood CrossFit because I was ready for a change after training for and running my 1st half marathon in December. My husband had started CrossFit a few months earlier so I thought I would give it a try. I was instantly hooked. I love that the workouts are completely different every day and it works my entire body. It is amazing to see how far I've come in 5 months. When I started crossfit, I thought I was in good shape from running, but I quickly learned that was not true. I am now in the best shape of my life and while we don't do a lot of long distance running, my 5k pace has also improved. I have also gained a great group of friends who encourage me through every workout.
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What people are saying about Sherwood CrossFit!
Our April Athletes say.....
At 45 years of age, I lived a relatively fit and active lifestyle for most my life. In my 20s, I was busy lifting weights, but neglected my aerobic fitness. In my 30s, I became an avid triathlete, did well several iron-distance races, but neglected strength training. At this stage of my life, career responsibilities challenged my ability to train for any kind of race, and while I remained in pretty good shape, I was not where I wanted to be--and getting frustrated. 3 months ago, my wife suggested that I try CrossFit. SWCF's attentive and talented staff coupled with their program of relatively short, high intensity workouts, and nutrition suggestions is exactly the solution I needed.
In only three months, I am in the best all-around shape of my life. Maybe I could lift a few more pounds 20 years ago, or run 10% faster 10 years ago, but never before have I been fit in both areas. I have core strength and muscular tone that I have not seen in myself in over 20 years. Even though I don't devote large amounts of time to running and cycling, I continue to do both very well. In fact, my hill climbing in both areas improved dramatically.I will be moving to another job this summer, but CrossFit will stay. Thank-you Sherwood CrossFit!
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Thanks to your CrossFit program, I completed a half-marathon in under two hours last month. And that was only doing Crossfit during the week, supplemented by a long run on weekends. WOW! I was very skeptical when you told me that was all I needed to do. Now I’m a believer. The most amazing thing to me is that I haven’t run a half-marathon in over six years. Thanks for the excellent training and motivation you, and Adele, provide at your gym. I’m proud to say that all that hard work paid off and helped me achieve a major fitness goal. - B Hale
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March Athlete Profile: "LOREY"
I came to Sherwood CrossFit about six months ago thinking
that I was going to be joining another “Boot Camp”. At the time I had never heard of CrossFit and
had no idea of what a CrossFit workout consisted of. I can now honestly say I have taken my
overall fitness to a completely new level.
I have always been a runner and been involved in some type of workout program,
but now with the guidance and encouragement of some great trainers along with a
whole new group of friends, I can say I’m in the best shape ever! Every CrossFit day brings something new and
challenging. With CrossFit I now have a
good combination of cardio training, weight training and overall fitness. With the support of trainers and friends you
are always encouraged to “Push Yourself”.
You quickly learn that you can do more than you think.
Thanks Sherwood CrossFit, “Got to Love it.”
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First excellent on a PT test since I was a First LT. Thanks guys!! - A.W.
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February Athlete Profile: "SCOTT" I joined Sherwood Crossfit because I was ready for a new challenge. I previously ran, while training for a Half Marathon. I found that after I had achieved that goal I was searching for my next challenge. I had heard of crossfit and seen videos and decided I would give it a shot. I look back now and wonder why I didn’t try this sooner. I absolutely fell in love with it, and can’t wait for the next workout. Sherwood crossfit has helped me to do things I never imagined possible. I can honestly now say that I am in the best shape of my life, and owe it all to the great people at Sherwood crossfit. I not only have great coaches, but also great friends who encourage everyday.
"Thought you should know in September I did Fran in close to 9 minutes RX, and I was in decent shape. I don't know why it took me so long, probably because I couldn't kip yet or maybe it was because it was at the end of the day and I was tired. I don't know. Today I did Fran in 4:47! So, I basically cut my time in half in the 3 to 4 months that I've been working out with you guys. That's a testament to what Sherwood CrossFit can do for people." - SC ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
January Athlete Profile: "LAURA" I joined Sherwood CrossFit because I was struggling with my weight and overall fitness. I recently battled a thyroid problem and was overweight, tired and really out of shape. My goals were to drop 50 pounds and pass my Air Force PT test. Athleticism is not something that comes naturally to me and I had never really lifted weights before.
What I expected from CrossFit became realization when I took my fitness test three months after joining and passed with a 75. Six months after that I retested and scored an 86!
What I didn't expect was to gain an entire gym full of friends and cheerleaders that helped me succeed. I have a new found confidence in everything I do and can actually pass by mirrors, windows and shiny reflective surfaces without having something bad to say about the image I see staring back. After almost a year I am never bored and still look forward to going to the gym to work out and see everyone.
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What is CrossFit? CrossFit is constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements. World-Class Fitness in 100 words: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports. ~Greg Glassman * Courtesy of CrossFit Inc
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