Members Stories

Matt's recent globo gym experience

 

Crossfit in a Globo Gym
Today was day 3 here at the FAA's academy in Oklahoma City (OKC).  I decided this week I was going to work out at the gym here on “campus”.  There are a couple boxes in OKC, one is all the way across town, and after being in class all day I don't really feel like sitting in rush hour traffic for an hour in a place I'm not all that familiar with.  The other is down in Norman Oklahoma.  Norman, a.k.a. home of the University of Oklahoma.  I detest the OU football team so I can't bring myself to go their either.  So that leaves me with the FAA gym or as its known down here "The Aero Fitness Center".  

Prior to Crossfit I thought this place was pretty cool.  The place looks like it’s sponsored by Precor/Cybex.  I think they have at least 3 or 4 of every weight machine ever invented.  Oh, and TV’s, they have those too.   Lucky for me they had 1 lonely concept 2 rower that was mixed in among the rest of the treadmills. 

My first attempt at Crossfit in a globo gym was 4 rds. of 500M row / 20 pushups / 20 situps.  The rower was aligned perfectly with the rest of the cardio machines - straight against the wall (which had mirrors on it), so when I pulled it back about 4 feet to give myself some room, I disturbed the “mojo” of the people on the treadmills, ellipticals and bikes.  Apparently these gym members don’t like disturbed mojo.  I got some strange looks; you would have thought I just pissed on the floor or something...(read the rest of Matt's story here)   

 

Meet Amy H.-Member since October 2009

Amy says:

"Okay, so I’m not truly a “newbie” to Crossfit anymore, although on any given day I may feel like one again. I actually started Crossfit in October 2009; in the beginning attending two days a week in addition to cycling, short distance running routines and Pilates. My experience in fitness up until that point certainly didn’t amount to much. After years of weight loss ups and downs, and feeling overwhelmed at the idea of going to a traditional gym..." Read the rest of Amy's Article "A Newbie's Guide to Crossfit"

Coaches Note: Amy has worked so hard and come so far with an always willing, positive and uncomplaining approach. She is a true joy to coach. 

 

Meet Stefany K.-Member since April 2008

Stefany says,

"I Crossfit 3-4 times a week and every time I walk into Crossfit St. Charles, I know that it will be fun, but also a challenge! I have proven to myself, WOD after WOD that I can step up to and overcome that challenge. Crossfit has given me the gift of not only physical strength but of mental strength as well. With the encouragement of the coaches and the many friends at Crossfit I have achieved personal and professional confidence. 

I may not have the fastest times or lift the heaviest weights, but I know that form and technique are important and that is what I focus on during the workout. There are things that are strengths (double unders!) and other things that I work very hard at. Everytime I walk in those doors I give it my all. 

People say to me, "You are so skinny", and my response to them is, "It's not about being skinny, it's about being strong!"

COACHES NOTE: Stefany is NOT skinny. She is all long, lean, beautiful muscle!