CROSSFIT BEAR CRAWL
Dippach
When my daughter Kim took me to my first Crossfit class at Bearcrawl 4 years ago, I never thought I would stick to it. I felt too old to start a new sport, I thought I would never be able to lift weights or learn gymnastics movements. At the time I couldn't even airsquat, I had never held a barbell or a dumbbell in my hands, a 4kg Wallball felt like a ton to me, jumping on a box, climbing a rope or doing a handstand seemed an impossible feat. But I followed my children's advice to at least try the fundamentals class and see how I would feel afterwards. I didn't fall in love with the sport straight away, it took some time, but the progress I could see every day made me stay. Today, I have to admit that Crossfit has changed my life. It has made me healthier and stronger not only physically but also mentally, I have more self-confidence and have learned to get out of my comfort zone. I can definitely say that I am fitter at 56 than I was in my twenties. Working out consistently, pushing my limits and focusing on a healthy diet led to a body transformation that amazes me to this day. Joint, neck, hip, knee pains, hormonal and auto-immune issues I used to have disappeared and were replaced by the positive pain of muscle soreness. What I love about Crossfit is the community, celebrating achievements with fun nights out or a drink at the box, the support you constantly get from the coaches and the other members, the variety of the workouts, the fact that every workout can be adapted to individual needs and capabilities, the daily challenges and the constant progression in endurance, resilience, flexibility, strength and gymnastics abilities. I participated in my first international competitions this year, did three competitions teaming up with my daughter and my son, did my second Open and finished first in Luxembourg and 727th worldwide in my age category. I can now rope climb, do a pull-up, push-up, toes-to-bar, handstand push-up, box jump, snatch, clean, deadlift... I am still struggling with double unders or bar muscle ups, but that's the beauty of it. You can always set yourself new goals to achieve. So if you think that you are too old or not fit enough for Crossfit, remember that that was what I thought as well 4 years ago. But age is just a number and it's definitely never too late to start.
- Liane, age 58
The positive impact that CrossFit has had for me cannot be understated. Every workout presents a new opportunity to challenge myself and that at my own pace thanks to suitable options for every possible experience level. On top of that, the variety in the workouts simply makes it fun to show up on a consistent basis. In due time, the hard work pays off, seeing noticeable improvements in skill, strength, and general fitness, the benefits of which are obvious. Even more important, though, is the positive effect of CrossFit from a mental perspective. For one, always showing up and rising to the challenge builds resilience and gives me something to be proud of. The consistent practice of the sport is a perfect embodiment of ‘keeping going, no matter the challenge’. Naturally, there is a sizeable contribution to these positive feelings thanks to the improvements in physical health. And yet, what truly elevates CrossFit and adds so much to the psychological benefits is the community around the sport. Everyone supports each other – from the coaches to fellow athletes. No matter the day, everyone strives for continuous improvement and wishes the same for others. Coming to the box is not just sweating, it’s profusely sweating with friends.
- Tom, age 28
Crossfit is a high-intensity, functional fitness program that has transformed the lives of countless individuals including me. I have been doing Crossfit for several years now here and there and now at Crossfit Bear Crawl. I can confidently say that it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Before starting Crossfit, I had been going to the gym regularly as well as practicing different sports but I was not seeing the results I wanted. I was stuck in a rut, doing the same exercises over and over again and not feeling challenged. I felt like I was not getting stronger or more fit. I knew I needed to change something, and that's when I discovered Crossfit. Crossfit is different from traditional gym workouts in that it is constantly varied and focuses on functional movements. This means that every day is different and you are always working different muscle groups and pushing yourself to new limits. The workouts are intense and challenging, but they are also incredibly rewarding and accessible to everyone. One of the things I love most about Crossfit is the community and Crossfit Bear Crawl isn't the exception. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, and you can feel the energy and camaraderie in the box. It is a place where people of all fitness levels can come together and push each other to be their best selves. Crossfit has also helped me to improve my overall fitness. I feel I am stronger, more flexible and have more endurance. I have also seen improvements in my overall health and well-being. I have more energy, sleep better and feel more confident. Crossfit is not just about working out, it's a lifestyle. The coaches and community I came across as well as the ones at Crossfit Bear Crawl will help you to understand the importance of nutrition and recovery, and how to make healthy choices in your everyday life. I would highly recommend Crossfit to anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level. It is challenging, but the rewards are worth it. It has changed my life for the better and I know it can do the same for you. Do not hesitate if you want to come and try it. New joiners are always welcome.
- Bertrand age 48
Crossfit is the ultimate stress killer to me. From workout to workout, I can see and feel how my body adjusts and how I enhance my new skills. I feel stronger, physically and mentally. The classes, the coaches and the community are really great. I can highly recommend it to everyone!
- Sandy, age 38
CrossFit has changed my life in lots of ways that I never expected! On a physical level I am far more flexible, strong, confident, and coordinated than I ever thought I could be. My favorite thing about the wide range of CrossFit movements is that there is always something to improve on or try to better understand. My daily jobs are quite emotionally taxing, so CrossFit has become an *essential* part of my week to clear my head, leave everything else at the door and just work on myself. CrossFit Bear Crawl has by far the most diverse, welcoming, and encouraging community of people of any gym I've ever been to! I am so glad I decided to tag along for a trial with a friend all those years ago, I never looked back!
- Alison, age 29
I have never been too sporty and initially I was nervous to start CrossFit. But I really had no reason to be. The CrossFit team at Bear Crawl is always there to support, teach, celebrate and push me. After few months I feel and see the improvements already. I truly enjoy each practice, the community is fun, the music energizing. I’m enjoying the new me every day
- Andrei, age 48
Looking back, joining Crossfit here at Bear Crawl was one of the best choices I've made for myself. The coaches are very kind and knowledgeable, the workouts are always varied and scalable to push you to the edge of your abilities and the box is well equipped for any type of workout, regardless if you're joining the workout of the day or training solo. I'm always looking forward to going here for a workout, because I know for sure that it's the optimal environment for physical and personal growth.
- Victor, age 18
I started crossfit as a complementary workout to my grappling sports, with the goal of gaining strength and lowering the risk of injuries. But what I got was much more! For me developping new skills is both fun and very rewarding 🤩...and there is (and will always be) a lot to learn and to improve😉. And between weightlifting, gymnastics and cardio it's never boring ! The community and the positive environment to train is also something very important to me and I definitly found both at the box. People are very supportive and there is no judging. Whatever your level of fitness, your strength, your mobility, or maybe injuries, everone can adapt the workout to make it doable and challenging. That' s what great about CrossFit!