In August of 2013, my daughter, Melissa Swanson, asked me if I wanted to go with her to CrossFit 906 on a “Bring a Friend” Saturday. She and a friend had started about a year earlier and my youngest son, Brad, had been involved in Las Vegas for several years.
I initially heard about CrossFit from my son Brad. On one occasion in 2011, I went to his box in Las Vegas and watched him do a WOD. I was impressed.
So, on August 17, 2013, this 64 year old man was introduced to CrossFit 906. I was given a warm welcome and the workout I did was scaled to my needs. I went back to do my baseline on August 22nd, and I was hooked! I was impressed with the help and acceptance I was given by the trainers who worked with me (Kristin, Nic, Shannon and Ang). It was a gym experience like I had never had before!
I started with ring rows and bench pushups. Now, over a year later, I am using a blue band for pull ups and can do 25 strict pushups. I ran my first 5K EVER within the last month! I couldn’t run 200 meters without needing to stop and walk a year ago.
For the past 15 years, I have been an avid bicyclist, logging about 20,000 miles. I thought I was in reasonably good shape. My involvement in CrossFit has shown me that I had very limited flexibility and poor core and upper body strength. Those things have greatly improved in the last year.
I am not yet where I want to be, but I am very pleased to not be where I used to be.This spring, I began training for an 18 mile walk in Philadelphia at the end of June. In the process of this training, I became frustrated with my weight loss and foot and lower back soreness. In July, my wife and I decided to embark upon a doctor designed and approved food plan to enhance weight loss. With the help of a nutritionist, I was able to modify my food intake to accommodate my CrossFit Training.
Since July 14th, I have lost 45 pounds and 18.25 inches. I can’t remember when I have felt so good about my appearance and my physical abilities!
I am very grateful to the CrossFit 906 staff (and the other athletes) for always being there to answer questions and provide direction and encouragement. This is the best experience in physical fitness ever!I highly recommend CrossFit 906 to anyone wanting to improve their overall fitness!
Thank you,
-Bob
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