TESTIMONIALS
I discovered CrossFit about 6 months ago when I had become fed up with my weight and general lack of fitness. I undertook to do a number of sessions with a personal trainer in a gym near me but I soon realised that this was financially unsustainable and not something I was going to be able to maintain for life. On discussing this, he recommended CrossFit to me as he thought it might suit my goals. I had never heard of CrossFit but on searching the Internet CrossFit Ireland was mentioned over and over. The idea of CrossFit where workouts are different everyday, undertaken in a group setting and with a certified instructor on hand to guide you seemed to tick all the boxes. This personalised approach definitely appealed to me and I decided to give it a go. By doing 3-4 sessions per week and following Will’s nutritional advice I have lost 16kg and I am so much happier in myself. Although in the beginning all I was searching for was something to help me lose weight, I am now also fitter and stronger than I have ever been in my life. I recently competed in the CrossFit Invitational, which was something I could have never envisaged when I started out on this journey. I am improving every week and continue to impress myself with my development.
What struck me initially is that CrossFit Ireland is not your typical gym. There are no mirrors, treadmills, or air conditioning. Instead you’ll find an informed, knowledgeable coaching staff, a great support network of fellow CrossFitters, classes on nutrition and the support you need in order to attain your personal goals. CrossFit Ireland can accommodate people at any level of fitness by scaling every exercise to the individual. The classes are small and therefore you get a lot of personal attention. Colm and Will are extremely supportive and motivating. It’s like having your own personal trainer who is constantly monitoring and supporting your performance development so that you continue to see results.
There is absolutely no way I could have come this far or achieved all this without the support, knowledge and expertise of the Crossfit Ireland team. I would highly recommend them to anyone. CrossFit is fun, challenging and it delivers results, fast.
-Lisa, PA
Well I can’t believe I’ve become a born again fit person in just seven months, considering how far I went out of my way to avoid physical activitity and consume carbs for the first 27.5 years of my life, skiving out of PE in school to go to the chipper comes to mind, it’s quite a transformation. Having joined in a bridezilla panic two months before my wedding I didn’t imagine i’d still be there months later as I’ve tried tons of exercise stuff before and never stuck at anything. I never thought I’d enjoy exercising but crossfit is actually fun, and i’d never use the words exercise and fun in the same sentence lightly. The group classes are really good for someone who is naturally lazy like me and I like that the individualised trainig means I can work at my own pace and not feel that sinking feeling of inadequacy I usually associate with sports. Which is probably down to the encouraging coaching, I’ve done loads of stuff I never ever thought I could do and I’m quite excited about the prospect of doing more. The idea of weights was a bit intimidating at first I was a little worried I’d ‘bulk up’ but it’s quite exhilarating now and it’s really refreshing that no one disses the girls/beginners as I had assumed a gym full of guys lifting heavy stuff would.
The diet advice has been super helpful too, it’s a little disappointing to realise that there is no way that any magic berries or shakes I purchase from the internet are going to work but I’ll probably save a fortune on glossy magazines advertising magic diets. I’ve developed a way healthier attitude to diet and exercise too, staring at a calorie counter on a treadmill and starving on rice cakes is super depressing and totally unsustainable for me. These days my goals are more positive stuff like being able do a proper pull up or run 400m faster rather than obsessing over numbers on the scales and the calories in a low fat packet of crisps.
-Eve Keeley, Researcher
After many years of training in a gym and only achieving any goals from my own motivation, I was on the look out for something new. I had always been a bit of an ‘aerobic junkie’ mainly because I loved it and because to weight train properly in a gym is quite off-putting with lots of ‘hard-men’ strutting around looking at you curiously if you even attempt to lift something heavier than 2kgs. I was introduced to Crossfit by my boyfriend, as he was convinced that I would love it due to the variety of training. He wasn’t wrong. I started back in November 08 and I am really enjoying it. The training in a group gives great support and great motivation. Crossfit is great for girls, as I am just getting stronger each time I go, but not bulking up, which is most girls fear. I had feared being quite aerobically fit that the Crossfit would not sustain that fitness, but it does. The mix of weight training and cardio work is a great all-rounder. I would recommend Crossfit to anyone that wants effective training but in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.-Susan McGrath, HR
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to drop you a quick mail to tell you how impressed I was with Crossfit Ireland. The coaching, equipment and group spirit made for an incredible and productive atmosphere. At times I’ll admit I’ve been critical of Crossfit, but I can DEFINITELY see now why it’s becoming so popular – It’s so much fun!! Ever since the open day I’ve begun to adjust my diet and adopt some of the Crossfit methodology into my own training and the results have been great. My weight’s down almost a stone since April and my conditioning is through the roof.
The biggest benefit that I see is the community spirit. It keeps you motivated and honest with yourself. The best way to make progress is actually to look forward to training, and that’s what CF Ireland provides. I’d happily recommend the guys at Crossfit Ireland to anyone looking for a fun, enjoyable and, most importantly, productive all round gym and training program.
-James Hanley
3x Irish national Junior Powerlifting Champion
Hi Colm,Just a short mail to let you know the things that I have noticed after just one week of crossfit ( 6 sessions ) .I am falling asleep right after hitting the hay and waking up fully refreshed. I have lost the ability to veg out on the couch in front of the TV, I just have to be on the move now. I have also lost 5 lbs. My wife has also told me that my general day to day form is just miles better. I can’t wait to see what other improvements are on the way !
Go raibh maith agat.
-Derrick Dawson, Engineer
Before Crossfit I had limited success in the gym, often joining and going for only a few months then letting my membership expire after a year. The reason was that there was no incentive and no measurable results. With Crossfit I can easily track my progress and because the training program is constantly varied there is always another challange around the corner.
I can’t recommend Crossfit highly enough for fittness. Whether its the friendly open and helpful people or the workouts you are guarenteed to enjoy it be back for more!
-Shane, IT
