I had my hesitations joining crossfit based on what I have read (injuries, bad coaches, the mentality of quantity vs quality). What I have also read was that a lot of it depended on the coach. I did a trial run at Crossfit 973 and was very pleased with the approach Chris, the owner, takes to stress perfecting the technique to avoid any injuries. He walks you through the different movements, offers his guidance/advice to ensure you get the most out of the workout. You could really pick his brain about anything. He keeps the atmosphere at the gym pretty light, which lets you settle in pretty quickly. Everyone who goes there pushes each other to better themselves and is delighted to see other members succeed.
Getting back to the coaching, the emphasis form over weight which I find to be the most important part about working out. If you’re looking for people to push you to your full potential, it’s here.
My first class was simultaneously the worst and best workout experience I've ever had. I made it through 3/4 of the workout and then had to sit the rest out so that I wouldn't die. It took 4 days to recover, but I was super glad I did it. It's been a couple of months and I know I've improved a lot since now I attend classes daily; my body no longer requires the 4 day recovery.
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Needless to say, I will be staying here for some time.
Best place for beginners and advanced crossfiters, new to it myself and the staff is awesome. Working one on one or in group sessions! Totally recommended !
I’ve always been skeptical of CrossFit in general but Chris, Christi, and Luke are the types of coaches you look for when going into a sport like this. The members are all personable and make you feel like family right away.
Also I did blood work a couple of weeks ago and the phlebotomist commented on how strong my arms were :D
Great place to work out. Head coach and owner Chris Campbell is dedicated to making sure every member improves and works hard to reach their goals. Other members are helpful and supportive. Been training here for five months and have made big personal gains. I've been to a lot of gyms but i've never worked out in a place with an atmosphere like this. I highly recommend CrossFit 973 to anyone who is serious about getting in shape.
Really good workout for everyone, from people who have not done cross fit before (like me) to people who have been doing it for years (like most other people in the class). Coach is great; classes have a lot of variety day-to-day, and there is always room for personal growth.
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