Athlete Spotlight – Tyler G.

I was going to my old gym 5 days a week, until COVID hit and my gym closed. I wasn’t doing anything, as working out from home was a challenge for me for a number of reasons. The summer started and that is when I knew I needed to do something. I had a friend who was going to the Sycamore CrossFit gym and suggested I try it out. I told my friend that I was nervous and even stated, “CrossFit, don’t you have to be in shape to do CrossFit?” My friend laughed and stated that I should just come in and check it out for myself. Very glad that I did. 

 

I keep coming back for several reasons. I like the classes, which is all that I know because I started after COVID. I really like how I feel after the workout (both physically & mentally). I have had friends and family take notice of my progress, which is always another reason to keep coming back. It just works, it is as simple as that. I like how it all ties together to build onto a healthy lifestyle. I get excited to go to the gym again, especially with the flexibility of several class time options. I really enjoy the class aspect the most; from the stretching, to doing the workout, to building some great relationships with other members and coaches. I really like that if you are not ready to do an “RX” workout, the coaches do a fantastic job of modifying your workout, which still results in a great workout that still pushes you to new personal levels. A coach during the workout can see something you are doing incorrectly, show you how to correct it, and even tell you that you should feel it is this body part/muscle. I was really impressed by that, as well as the coaches’ focus on personal safety.

 

I think what makes CrossFit different is that the people who choose to do it really make a “lifestyle choice.” It isn’t always easy, it is more expensive than a normal gym, but a lot of people who haven’t experienced it do not realize the impact it will make on your life.