Category: Transformation Tuesday

8/13 Transformation Tuesday

8/12/2019

Meet Sarah she is an True Spirit OG!
She has been with us for 5 years and we are so proud of her.

What was your fitness, CrossFit, or yoga "life" like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga.
Lonely and incomplete? I was into long, slow distance biking and backcountry skiing, but I had no training routine or structure. I went to an informal bootcamp class while living in Colorado, and that was the first thing that showed me how much regular training helped me mentally and physically.

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga in the first place?
I work alone, and I recognized the importance of group fitness in getting me out of the house into a routine. I visited a couple gyms, and picked True Spirit because I felt instantly at ease when I first met with Leslie. True Spirit was also the only gym offering an on-ramp program, which told me they put a lot of thought into coaching people to move effectively and safely.

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
Hasn't changed a bit. I could see from the get-go that Leslie cares deeply about her clients, puts a ton of thought into programming, and runs and business that genuinely aligns with her values.

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
The first workout I ever did, which seems like a million years ago now, was a pull-up centric WOD. Most of the class was doing unmodified pull-ups and crushing it. But I didn't feel out of place at all. I did my banded pull-ups and loved it! I think the coach told me on the first day that I would be able to do them unmodified if I worked at it, and he was right.

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
In so many ways! I now know I can trust my body and trust my limits when doing demanding multiday hunting or bikepacking trips. I've also learned about the power of consistency and habit in all aspects of life from CrossFit. But maybe more importantly, my personal life has changed in some big and sometimes difficult ways in the last five years, and True Spirit has always been a place where I can be authentically myself. Any gym will celebrate their clients when they are having big wins, but the way True Spirit has supported me when training has been difficult shows that they are a singular kind of gym.

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8/6 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

8/5/2019

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Meet Tami McCauley! Tami has been with us since 2014.

What was your fitness, CrossFit, or yoga "life" like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga.
I was a runner and used the weight machines when I was in the gym. I was afraid of free weights

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga in the first place?
I met Leslie in yoga teacher training and came to her grand opening of TSCFY.

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
That I’d never be able to do CrossFit. Yes it has changed it’s been a slow journey but I get stronger everyday

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
Realizing that I actually could lift the weights and do the WODs even if it has to be a little lighter. I’ve learned to listen to my body

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
All of it! I continue to work on technique and trying new things even if I might not be very good at it, including nutrition!

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
I’ve learned to believe in myself and that I’m stronger than I think. It also helps me in my massage practice by doing the WODs and knowing in my own body how someone else may feel.

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
All of it! The gentle pressure relentlessly applied in each class to push myself just a little bit more!!

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7/30 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit

7/29/2019

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Heather Kahler was our VERY FIRST member!
Watch and read her #transformationtuesday story.

What was your fitness, CrossFit, or yoga "life" like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga.
It was pretty non-existent. I tried a couple of things but I was so out of shape it was hard to keep going.

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga in the first place?
I worked with Leslie at a previous gym and you follow her anywhere 😂

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
Best community ever, and still is! Very professional and caring coaches.

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
Powerlifting! I want to be a badass old lady!

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
Bodyweight back squat

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
I have way more energy and mental stability. I'm just a happier person and I'm no longer terrified of aging!

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
I love all the Nights of the Living Deadlifts!

Heather is doing the 800g Challenge and thinks you should join her! Email or direct message Coach Leslie by SUNDAY to sign up! The Challenge starts Monday!
Do you still need more info? Attend our Info Session TOMORROW night at the gym or on Facebook Live at 6:30PM.

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7/23 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

7/22/2019

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Kerri is an OG!
She joined our gym on July 16, 2014.
She is doing the 800g Challenge and thinks you should, too!

What was your fitness, CrossFit, or yoga "life" like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga.
Before CrossFit, I was oblivious. I had always been "active" in team sports and light intensity fun. I felt like I was being fairly good with exercise. But, I was starting to have poor posture issues (headaches) and weaknesses elsewhere. A back twinge (the kind where you lay on the floor for a while) sent me to Abundant Health Chiropractic, and a referral was made to a local CrossFit gym (while I had been intrigued, it took knowing someone else who had experience with CrossFit sharing that experience with me to join!) - and I have never been the same since - totally addicted to feeling well and fit and the team atmosphere! When Coach Leslie opened True Spirit, I knew that is where I needed to be - her quiet confidence and life experiences inspire me to be the best version of me :)

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga in the first place?
I was excited to hear that Coach Leslie was opening her own gym, so I proudly became an OG! While I generally connect with all of my CrossFit Coaches, as mentioned in the previous question, I have always been inspired by Coach Leslie, and I love her coaching style - she is so good at letting you know that your best can be different from day to day yet pushing you as appropriate and needed at times - such a hard balance to find as a coach, but Leslie does this so well! And, she brings this mentality/skill to her own gym and coaching staff.

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
Like a fine wine, the gym grows better with age. With more and more "lifers" signing on, the gym community becomes more and more awesome. I really miss the tribe when I have to be away for travel! And, when work keeps me away, I feel lightly held accountable - because I am missed, too :) I even made my first 6am class the other day (ugh!), since this was the only time that worked out for me in a longer time period :)

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
Everything has been so fun and positive! I remember in the early days when classes were still small - Coach James taught a class with just myself and former Coach Jon - the workout was Marguerita! Needless to say, I had two people cheering me on as I finished the last third or so :)

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
Always - hard to pick just one, but I am really hoping for my first pull-up this year!! COACH'S NOTE: SHE GOT IT!!!!

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
I am slowly erasing years of bad posture (forward neck issues) and years of some bad form, such as knees moving inward. I feel so much stronger and confident in my abilities. I ran my first 10K this year! CrossFit makes me happy - both de-stressing me from work and a great workout with an awesome community that results in me feeling stronger and healthier.

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
So many good memories - the two best are an early class where I had Coach Leslie to myself for the CrossFit Total workout - two lifts with a personal record best!! The other was the last CrossFit Games where everyone had a blast cheering each other on and thinking up fun costumes :)

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Kerri is doing the #800gchallenge and thinks you should, too!

What’s the #800gChallenge®? A simple way to measure quality in the diet. Eat 800 grams (by weight) of fruits and vegetables per day. No other foods are eliminated in the challenge. Eat the macros you want. Eat the fruits or veggies you like.
Challenge dates are Aug 5-31. Cost is $49 per person.
Sign up by replying to this post, Direct Messaging or emailing Coach Leslie by Aug 5.
More information available on the blog and at the member meeting July 31 at 6:30PM.

Click Here to Join Kerri for the 800g Challenge

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8/13 Transformation Tuesday

Meet Sarah she is an True Spirit OG!
She has been with us for 5 years and we are so proud of her.

8/6 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

Meet Tami McCauley! Tami has been with us since 2014.

7/30 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit

Heather Kahler was our VERY FIRST member!
Watch and read her #transformationtuesday story.

7/23 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

Kerri is an OG!
She joined our gym on July 16, 2014.
She is doing the 800g Challenge and thinks you should, too!

Kerri is doing the #800gchallenge and thinks you should, too!

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8/13 Transformation Tuesday

Meet Sarah she is an True Spirit OG! She has been with us for 5 years and we are so proud of her.

8/6 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

Meet Tami McCauley! Tami has been with us since 2014.

7/30 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit

Heather Kahler was our VERY FIRST member! Watch and read her #transformationtuesday story.

7/23 Transformation Tuesday - 5 Years at True Spirit CrossFit!

Kerri is an OG! She joined our gym on July 16, 2014. ​She is doing the 800g Challenge and thinks you should, too!

Kerri is doing the #800gchallenge and thinks you should, too!

Special Events

Categories

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Meet Sarah she is an True Spirit OG!
She has been with us for 5 years and we are so proud of her.

Heather Kahler was our VERY FIRST member!
Watch and read her #transformationtuesday story.

Kerri is an OG!
She joined our gym on July 16, 2014.
She is doing the 800g Challenge and thinks you should, too!