ABOUT

Fitness is a large part of my life and something that I’ve done both recreationally and competitively for the past seven years. I love being outdoors and keeping in shape is essential to being able to enjoy hiking, climbing and skiing as I get older. Balancing a corporate career and athletics can be challenging at times, but Strive Crossfit has done a great job of offering different customized programs that fit every individual’s goals, while keeping a strong community base between all the different types of programs they offer. This is not only extremely motivating and supportive, but also very accessible and convenient regardless of where you are in your fitness journey. Their coaching staff is highly qualified and personally invested in all their athletes to ensure you are making progress throughout each training cycle. It’s been a pleasure being part of this community. I’m very thankful for everyone’s support

The best decision I ever made was beginning a fitness journey, a close second to making the move to Strive. My injuries didn’t disappear overnight, my diet didn’t improve immediately. What changed was my attitude, the change was inevitable. What changed was the feeling that I mattered despite not being the fastest or the strongest or that all I wanted was to be fit. The variety of what they provide at Strive is unmatched. Beginner barbell has empowered me. I simply move better now. Skills class has given me so much to look forward to in fitness and in life. The human body is a wonderful thing! These people, both coaches and athletes, are family. I show up, that’s on me but the support of the community is immeasurable.

What’s beautiful is that at this point, achieving my weight loss and fitness goals is a byproduct of something greater. It’s about a strong, loving, and supportive community. It’s the people that create a place where I want to show up as much as possible.

I joined Strive Crossfit to lose weight and become healthier. Strive Crossfit made it very easy for me to commit to achieving these goals as they offer a variety of times you can take a class and a diverse program to choose from. Whether I want to practice my Olympic lifts, work on my cardio or participate in a Crossfit class, they provide the environment and stellar coaching to make sure I not only get the proper workout, but do it in a safe manner. But even with all the amazing things Strive Crossfit has to offer, what makes this place so special is the sense of community it projects. Strive is a family. I am honored to be part of this tribe.

Coming in I was expecting a really rigid hardcore strict diet that would limit me to almost anything I regularly eat and to my surprise it is quite the opposite. Coach Danielle has kept our conversations very open and she has not only reviewed what I eat but made proper suggestions and even kept track while she was on vacation. She has guided me through a weight cut for a lifting meet (something I have never done in my life), has prepped me for upcoming competitions, and helped to make suggestions while on vacation. The fact that she herself is not only knowledgeable but also lives and practices what she teaches goes a long way as she herself has had the same or similar experiences to those I went through. I could not be happier with the results and commitment that I have received from my coach. I mention it to everyone that recognizes the hard work and acknowledge that I would not have been able to do it alone. I look forward to building from here and am excited to see what type of results will happen after a year of counting. Strive Crossfit (TST, Barbell, Nutrition) overall has been a blessing to be a part of. I can’t help but be grateful for the push outside of my comfort zone, the kick in the ass when I do not think I can continue and the guidance that is always available. Trusting the process is all I can do moving forward."

Before three years ago I was bouncing around looking for something to commit and find purpose in a healthy lifestyle. Considering I had a heart attack at age 28, I needed something more than just to be in shape, something that would not only rehab my health, but would also transform my well-being. Then three years ago I stumbled into CrossFit, and since then, I’ve come to believe that Strive is a lot like home. A place of fitness, yes, but even more so, a place of rest from a hectic life. A rotating schedule. Life’s stressful demands. And there really is "no place like home." A place where you are free to be yourself. A place where you are accepted, received, and welcomed by the CrossFit community. I am completely comfortable here. I have no strings here. I am deeply thankful to have found and to be apart of Strive Crossfit.