Joining CrossFit Fenway was one of the best decisions I ever made regarding my overall health and fitness. The 2 months I spent training at CFF were some of the most educational and fun I’ve ever had working out.
My Story
I started at CFF with the goal of becoming more physically fit in preparation for the start of my US Army career. Law school had taken a toll on my body from long hours of reading case law, eating bad food, and not working out. I realized that I needed to get back in shape as quickly as possible.
Typically soldiers in the Army are tested on the maximum number of pushups and situps they can complete in 2 minutes followed by their time in a 2 mile run. I wanted to make sure that I performed to the best of my abilities on this test so I joined CFF and bought into Stacey and Eric’s programming, knowing full well they would help me reach my goals.
Results
I joined Crossfit Fenway at the beginning of December 2009 and consistently worked out 4-5 times/week until the beginning of February 2010. I also applied the Paleo Diet to my eating as best I could. The results I saw during those two months were unparalleled by any training regimen I had previously undertaken.
| Domain | Before | After 2 Months | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 lbs | 173 lbs | Lost 12 lbs! |
| Waist | 36 in | 33 in | Lost 3 inches! |
| 2 mile run | 14:15 | 13:13 | Cut 31s per mile! |
| 2k Row | 7:39 | 7:26 | Cut 3% time |
| Agility Drill | 1:41 | 0:55 | Cut 50% time! |
| Deadlift | 120kg | 140kg | Up 44 pounds, 17%! |
| Press | 37kg | 50kg | Up 28 pounds, 35%! |
| Front Squat (3RM) | 50kg | 65kg | Up 33 pounds, 30%! |
| FRAN | 13+ mins, scaled down | 8:55, as RX | Damn, son. |
The People
In the end, the best part about CFF was the people I met.
- Eric and Stacey are both outstanding trainers. They are technically proficient individuals with a knack for effectively conveying concepts and skills to their students. Both of them made sure that I pushed myself to my limit each and every workout.
- Steve Rast is the person who introduced me to CrossFit on cold December mornings at Clemente field. Had I not contacted Steve via email, I never would have learned what CrossFit is all about.
- JT is an enthusiastic individual with a passion for fitness and firebreathing. JT was never afraid to call me out when he thought I was dogging it, and I’m that much better for it.
Moreover, each of these individuals set the tone for the types of people that workout at CFF on a daily basis. Their motivation and enthusiasm fosters a positive, judgment-free environment where people of all ages and abilities can become physically fit.
