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Choosing a CrossFit Gym
Every CrossFit will have a different culture, training philosophy and “bias” toward certain types of training or skill development. For example, we at CrossFit Naples have what is called a “strength bias” at our gym. That means that, while we still train and program within the CrossFit model, there is an emphasis on the big barbell movements from Powerlifting to Olympic Lifting. First comes strength, then come conditioning.
Something else to keep in mind is that the experience level of the coaches at various CrossFit gyms can vary as widely as the culture and the collective attitudes of the members. Members are a direct reflection of the coaches and owners.
If everyone in the gym displays incorrect form and hasn’t seen a drop in body weight or fat loss within the past month.
I would be concerned.
If they gym you visit doesn’t have events and challenges going on monthly.
I would be concerned.
If the members dread being there.
I would be concerned.
Like choosing a personal trainer or any other type of professional you’re choosing to trust, you should do as much homework as you can before you make a long term commitment to a particular CrossFit gym.
Be sure and ask a lot of questions, watch some classes, talk to the members and do whatever else you need to do to feel comfortable and confident in training at an individual gym.
You might need to drive past one or two CrossFits that are closer to you to get to one that will allow you to thrive on what is a really awesome training methodology. CrossFits are different enough individually that you can’t judge CrossFit as a whole based on your experience at one or even two boxes.
The bottom line is that you need to understand the motivation and philosophy of the owners and coaches at the gym you’re looking at as well as the culture and attitude of the members before you sign on the dotted line.
We would be honored to have you come by and visit CrossFit Naples. Simply contact us by email at info@crossfitnaples.com or by phone at (239) 784-4981 to schedule your FREE INTRODUCTION to CrossFit Naples.
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