Maggie Huston
What do you like most?- I love how CF really comes down to functional fitness. It improves the movements that we as humans do every day, while keeping things interesting with workouts that are always changing. Not to mention the added benefits of; a knowledgeable coaching staff, the ability to track your progress, access to good nutrition and education and a great community.
Advice to new members?- Just show up. Just get there. Busy, tired, sore, sad, hungry, weak... just go. The rest will work itself out. Literally.
Advice to new members?- Just show up. Just get there. Busy, tired, sore, sad, hungry, weak... just go. The rest will work itself out. Literally.
Jason George
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym? Crossfit is a challenging workout that changes everyday, and covers all kind of exercise and activity. This strategy makes you a well rounded athlete, as well as a more physically fit individual to tackle the functions of daily life. Crossfit has a family-type culture that aids in your daily routine and motivation. Workouts are geared for EVERY level of athlete and capability, and piers take part in your improvements with support and cheer. GREAT program…
What do you like most about CrossFit? Close call between the people and the ever changing routine!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members? Don’t be nervous to try it, as the support is very comforting. Celebrate your “wins”…even small improvements are huge in this game.
What do you like most about CrossFit? Close call between the people and the ever changing routine!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members? Don’t be nervous to try it, as the support is very comforting. Celebrate your “wins”…even small improvements are huge in this game.
Erin George
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
CrossFit is ever changing, always challenging and never boring which keeps you coming back for more!
What do you like most about CrossFit?
Hands down, the CrossFit family we’ve gained. They are always there to celebrate your victories and encourage you through your challenges in and out of the gym.
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Never give up, keep trying. CrossFit will constantly challenge and humble you, but it feels so good when you accomplish something you’ve been working towards.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
CrossFit has taught me that I can keep going, long after I thought I could. My body is capable of doing so much more than I thought was possible! I only wish I would have found CrossFit when I was much younger!
CrossFit is ever changing, always challenging and never boring which keeps you coming back for more!
What do you like most about CrossFit?
Hands down, the CrossFit family we’ve gained. They are always there to celebrate your victories and encourage you through your challenges in and out of the gym.
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Never give up, keep trying. CrossFit will constantly challenge and humble you, but it feels so good when you accomplish something you’ve been working towards.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
CrossFit has taught me that I can keep going, long after I thought I could. My body is capable of doing so much more than I thought was possible! I only wish I would have found CrossFit when I was much younger!
Patrick Lonergan
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
CrossFit will help you live a full life by improving your fitness as well as encouraging good nutrition and being healthy in general. There isn’t a better group of people to workout with. The community is amazing!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Don’t worry about how fast or how heavy. Listen to the coaches, ask questions and focus on developing the skills that you aren’t great at. It’ll make you a well rounded, healthy, CrossFit athlete. Anyone can do this!
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
am healthier, stronger and more fit today than I’ve ever been. The good habits I’ve developed at CrossFit Free Spirit help me be better at life!
CrossFit will help you live a full life by improving your fitness as well as encouraging good nutrition and being healthy in general. There isn’t a better group of people to workout with. The community is amazing!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Don’t worry about how fast or how heavy. Listen to the coaches, ask questions and focus on developing the skills that you aren’t great at. It’ll make you a well rounded, healthy, CrossFit athlete. Anyone can do this!
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
am healthier, stronger and more fit today than I’ve ever been. The good habits I’ve developed at CrossFit Free Spirit help me be better at life!
Monica Petersen
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
It’s a high intensity workout with varied movements of weightlifting, challenging and very rewarding. The workouts are always different, never repetitive and movements are scalable for every fitness level.
What do you like most about CrossFit?
The environment… the camaraderie and new found friendships. No one is degrading or judging each other, it’s a refreshing and authentic group of individuals. There’s no better feeling when your struggling to push weight overhead and you hear someone yell “You Can Do It!”
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
My advice for a new member is to move at your own fitness level, commit and set goals. Do not compare yourself to others, everyone’s fitness level is different.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
I was a runner most of my life and have attended varied workout classes over the years. I was becoming bored with my workout routine and I would talk myself in and out of going for a run or going to the gym…… working out was becoming a chore.
As crazy as it sounds, I look forward to my alarm going off at 4:00 a.m. to attend a WOD. CrossFit has been life changing for me over the past 8 months, not only has it improved my overall strength and fitness, there have been mental gains as well. The mental toughness to push through challenging moves is very rewarding.
My husband wishes I could go one day without mentioning CrossFit….. I have not yet been able to honor his wish.
It’s a high intensity workout with varied movements of weightlifting, challenging and very rewarding. The workouts are always different, never repetitive and movements are scalable for every fitness level.
What do you like most about CrossFit?
The environment… the camaraderie and new found friendships. No one is degrading or judging each other, it’s a refreshing and authentic group of individuals. There’s no better feeling when your struggling to push weight overhead and you hear someone yell “You Can Do It!”
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
My advice for a new member is to move at your own fitness level, commit and set goals. Do not compare yourself to others, everyone’s fitness level is different.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
I was a runner most of my life and have attended varied workout classes over the years. I was becoming bored with my workout routine and I would talk myself in and out of going for a run or going to the gym…… working out was becoming a chore.
As crazy as it sounds, I look forward to my alarm going off at 4:00 a.m. to attend a WOD. CrossFit has been life changing for me over the past 8 months, not only has it improved my overall strength and fitness, there have been mental gains as well. The mental toughness to push through challenging moves is very rewarding.
My husband wishes I could go one day without mentioning CrossFit….. I have not yet been able to honor his wish.
Erin Griswold
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
Crossfit workouts are always different, able to be adapted to any fitness level, and empowering. Crossfit is not only an EXCELLENT exercise program, but it connects you with people who have common interests as you and has become my "me time" that I really look forward to because of those people.
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
It IS hard at first, it is hard still many days for me, but the addiction gets me there!! I hope that you catch the "addiction" bug and stay with it! You will not regret it.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
Bryce and I are not originally from the Clinton area. Our hometown is two hours from Clinton and when we moved here 10 years ago we did not know anyone. Now, most of our friends are truly our gym friends and without the connections that we have made at the CrossFit gym over the years we may not have stayed in Clinton. The crossfit gym gave Bryce and I a common interest, something to do together, and friends that have become our family. Thank you to everyone who has embraced us and helped us through the years! We are lucky to have a home at Crossfit Free Spirit.
Crossfit workouts are always different, able to be adapted to any fitness level, and empowering. Crossfit is not only an EXCELLENT exercise program, but it connects you with people who have common interests as you and has become my "me time" that I really look forward to because of those people.
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
It IS hard at first, it is hard still many days for me, but the addiction gets me there!! I hope that you catch the "addiction" bug and stay with it! You will not regret it.
How has CrossFit made a positive change in your life?
Bryce and I are not originally from the Clinton area. Our hometown is two hours from Clinton and when we moved here 10 years ago we did not know anyone. Now, most of our friends are truly our gym friends and without the connections that we have made at the CrossFit gym over the years we may not have stayed in Clinton. The crossfit gym gave Bryce and I a common interest, something to do together, and friends that have become our family. Thank you to everyone who has embraced us and helped us through the years! We are lucky to have a home at Crossfit Free Spirit.
Madalynn Meier
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
CrossFit pushes you each and everyday. There might be days where you are discouraged by a workout, but don't let that stop you from attending. Use that as a teaching moment for what you need to work on to continue reaching your goals! Each person in the gym is at a different level, but that is what makes it so awesome. I always tell people that I will never be able to lift as heavy of weights as everyone else, but each day I go into the gym, I know I'm going to get a good workout in and am getting stronger. The coaches and other classmates are always pushing you and cheering you on!
What do you like most about CrossFit?
The friendships I have developed. I am at least 10 years younger than most of those that I attend class with, but have always felt welcomed and have so much fun with everyone! I always laugh when I tell my friends outside of the gym that some of my best friends are in their 40's. I like the social events that we plan for CrossFit! I think by having those events it has helped bring everyone at our gym closer together and helped form the "family" bond that we have!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Don't be discouraged after the first class! Keep coming back and you will fall in love!
CrossFit pushes you each and everyday. There might be days where you are discouraged by a workout, but don't let that stop you from attending. Use that as a teaching moment for what you need to work on to continue reaching your goals! Each person in the gym is at a different level, but that is what makes it so awesome. I always tell people that I will never be able to lift as heavy of weights as everyone else, but each day I go into the gym, I know I'm going to get a good workout in and am getting stronger. The coaches and other classmates are always pushing you and cheering you on!
What do you like most about CrossFit?
The friendships I have developed. I am at least 10 years younger than most of those that I attend class with, but have always felt welcomed and have so much fun with everyone! I always laugh when I tell my friends outside of the gym that some of my best friends are in their 40's. I like the social events that we plan for CrossFit! I think by having those events it has helped bring everyone at our gym closer together and helped form the "family" bond that we have!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Don't be discouraged after the first class! Keep coming back and you will fall in love!
Jessica Schroeder
How would you define CrossFit to someone interested in joining our CrossFit gym?
CF has done so much for me not just physically, but mentally as well. I could go on FOREVER here on what I think CF is and how it could benefit someone that wanted to start their CF journey. I have had so many times where I have accomplished things that I never though possible! I was not athletic at all growing up so finding my "sport" in my 30's was not something I ever thought would happen. Because of CF, I have done a sprint triathlon, a full marathon, power lifting and weight lifting meets, and various CF competitions in NM and now in IL/IA.
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
My advice for new members...just walk through the door. Come and make it part of your routine. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't ever feel like you are not "good enough" or are "not on someone's level". You workout for YOU and the more self confidence you gain, the better. It's OK to scale and do things to YOUR ability, not anyone else's. Dang, as I write that I need to remind myself that often too. The ego gets in the way a lot of times and we need to make smart decisions for ourselves:)
Jessup Schroeder
What do you like most about CrossFit?
I really like the community aspect. Before CrossFit I went to gyms where no one would talk or interact with each other. Everyone just walked around with headphones in doing there thing. When I started CrossFit and people were cheering me on during a WOD I couldn't believe it. I had never experienced that before at a gym. People would actually talk to each other and get to know each other after WOD's as well. I really enjoy our gym because of the special events that surround work outs (Holiday get togethers, Open activities, community projects, etc.)
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Make the decision to keep coming and stick with it. The workouts are tough at the beginning, they are for all of us. After some time of putting the work in you will see so many positive changes in your life, not just physically but also in your professional and personal life.
I really like the community aspect. Before CrossFit I went to gyms where no one would talk or interact with each other. Everyone just walked around with headphones in doing there thing. When I started CrossFit and people were cheering me on during a WOD I couldn't believe it. I had never experienced that before at a gym. People would actually talk to each other and get to know each other after WOD's as well. I really enjoy our gym because of the special events that surround work outs (Holiday get togethers, Open activities, community projects, etc.)
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Make the decision to keep coming and stick with it. The workouts are tough at the beginning, they are for all of us. After some time of putting the work in you will see so many positive changes in your life, not just physically but also in your professional and personal life.
Karlee Enlow
What do you like most about CrossFit?
I love that I am able to set goals and achieve things I honestly never thought my body could do!
A piece of advice you have for new members?
Just try it. I think the idea of CrossFit is intimidating to people. I was scared to death at first. So thankful I took the leap!
I love that I am able to set goals and achieve things I honestly never thought my body could do!
A piece of advice you have for new members?
Just try it. I think the idea of CrossFit is intimidating to people. I was scared to death at first. So thankful I took the leap!
John Papritz
What do you like most about CrossFit?
Working out has never been as enjoyable as when performing a CrossFit WOD. The variety and group aspect of our
sport always fuel an amped anticipation and twisted joy in shared suffering that you just can’t get at your basic gym. I
like the programmed warmups, as they always activate my body leading up to the WOD. And I love that we have so
many great coaches!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Participate in the Open and a CrossFit team competition. These are great goals to work towards as you’re learning
the movements and are also a wonderful exposure to the CrossFit world beyond our box.
Working out has never been as enjoyable as when performing a CrossFit WOD. The variety and group aspect of our
sport always fuel an amped anticipation and twisted joy in shared suffering that you just can’t get at your basic gym. I
like the programmed warmups, as they always activate my body leading up to the WOD. And I love that we have so
many great coaches!
What is a piece of advice you have for new members?
Participate in the Open and a CrossFit team competition. These are great goals to work towards as you’re learning
the movements and are also a wonderful exposure to the CrossFit world beyond our box.