Crossfit (take II)

Loving crossfit.  You'll recall that last year I tried out a crossfit gym, and it left me... with much to be desired (the times of the limited classes didn't work with my schedule, and I wasn't happy with the varying level of difficulty of each workout- some were too difficult, and didn't have modifications to make them doable, and others were just far too easy).  This was the beginning of an unsuccessful gym search that left me frustrated and gymless, and so I suspended it and focused on running through the winter.  During my hiatus, I found a groupon for a different crossfit and decided to give it another shot.  The gyms are like Subway.  They are affiliated, but each one has different management.  This gave me hope that I would like the second location better.  And I did :o).  No longer gymless.

My gym requires each new member to complete a sort of orientation, and then pass a test to show proficiency.  I really really loved this.  It allowed me to learn new lifts that might otherwise be very intimidating, and taught me how to perform them safely.  They also taught modifications for every ancillary movement (e.g. pullups), so that you can complete every workout without feeling defeated and build up to the true exercise.  And they host social events (though I'm not sure how often), which reminds me of the community feel of my home gym in Austin.  I'm a very happy lady.  Lesson: if at first you don't succeed, try try again.  If you haven't already, I challenge you to find a workout and gym that you love.

Happy crossfitting.