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This is a long review. Sorry. But it truly reflects on just how awesome this gym is. If you have any reservations, please read and consider my words.
If you're looking to REALLY get into shape and make a life change, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Let me start by saying I wasn't stoked to join CrossFit in the beginning. My fiancé talked me into it and I went in with a completely open-mind. My mindset beforehand was that it would be your typical douchebag gym (sorry, just being real) and that there would be your stereotypical gym rats, girls wearing makeup with their hair down trolling dudes and ditto for the jock type dudes trolling girls. Ya know, kind of like LVAC. They also placed a lot of emphasis on community, so that worried me, as I'm there to get my workout on, not to make friends.
How wrong I was.....
I'm still a newbie and just entered my third week of On Ramp - which is basically a class that meets three days a week for the first month you join. It assists in teaching you each and every lift so that you've mastered it before jumping into the real classes. I've learned so much and my form is getting better and better. Mind you, I've never been a lifter. I've always been in Ballet, Gymnastics, running and Yoga. So this is all very new to me. I appreciate this class so much as it really teaches you how to master these lifts. This is vital as it will avoid future injury, and, well, you'll know what you're doing. Makes sense, eh?
The coaches are incredible! In the past, I've participated in several boot camp classes around the Vegas area and am used to having some jerk screaming at me. It never REALLY bothered me, but it would've been nice to have some encouragement in the midst of all the yelling. I mean, I wasn't joining the marines, but it kinda felt like I was with all the confrontational yelling. Also, my previous Boot Camp instructors never really taught us exactly how to perform a move, whether it be lifting, crawling on the floors.. whatever. It was all about banging it out, which could result in injuries later in life. The coaches at CrossFit are completely opposite. They pay close attention to what you're doing and mastering your form in each lift. And it's not just lifting weights.. it's pull ups, sit ups, jump ropes, stretching, etc..etc.. They're very encouraging and have played a vital role in motivating myself and all of the other members in my current class. I honestly look forward to working out. I'm currently in the 7am class. And let me just say, I am NOT a morning person. Honestly, watching the sun rise to me is overrated. I hate mornings. I. hate. mornings. But the workouts kick a** and are an excellent way to start off the day. Oh, and, again the coaches play a big role in that. So getting up at 6am to work out ain't bad at all.
They have a ton of classes available to work with your schedule. For On Ramp (your beginner month) their earliest class is at 7am but they offer other time slots. Once you hit the real classes and are done with your initial training month, they have classes that start as early as 6am but also have a zillion other time slots available.
Another thing, is that they teach you on healthy eating habits. They're pretty content with the Paleo Diet, however, I'm not a big meat eater and I'm a lover of cheese. Don't get me wrong, that's a personal preference, but I've heard rave reviews in regard to the Paleo Diet, so it's definitely something to consider. I plan on taking any additional healthy habits that they teach me. To me, it will be all about moderation and making healthy foodie choices.
Oh, and the gym is a gym. Straight up. No bells and whistles. It's large, open and clean.
I must repeat, if you're looking to REALLY get into shape and make a life change,THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! They have free open classes on Saturdays for people to come and give it go. You don't have to sign up, but it will give you a taste of what CrossFit and the coaches have to offer. I repeat: You don't have to sign up. The coaches allow you to make this decision, they don't pressure you into doing something you're not 100% in agreeance with. There were a few people in my first free Saturday class that didn't join and the coaches were like, "Cool! Come back any time and have a great day!"
Give them a call, ask for Joe Marsh, he's a cool dude (or any coach) and they'll be happy to get you in for a free Saturday class. You are also welcome to email them. They are usually very quick to respond.
Believe me, you won't regret it. Worst case scenario, you get a good workout in, meet some nice people and that's that. No harm done.
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