I have been going to CrossFit just over a year. I couldn't be happier. At 53, I'm now in the best shape I've ever been in (having lost 3" off my waist and moved all of that up to my shoulders). At first, the workouts seemed insurmountable, but everyone (the trainers and fellow CrossFitters) was incredibly helpful and supportive. At no other gym that I've gone to has there ever been such a sense of community and camaraderie. At all times you work out under the supervision of at least one trainer. You can't underestimate the importance of this in improving your results and preventing injury. CrossFit never gets boring. The workouts are so varied -- every day it is some different challenge! I also like it because it's fast. You're in and out of there in an hour -- it's fast and fierce. Don't be afraid of CrossFit - anyone can start from wherever they are at and it just gets better from there.