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Breanna is moving to Billings to pursue a Nursing degree. We are SO SAD to see her go. This is her last week at TSCF and we are repeating workouts from her first week of CrossFit. How fun that she can compare how much her fitness has improved since she started training with us? She joined us via our 100 days program which included nutrition coaching with 406 Barbelle from the get go. Her fantastic progress both with her desired body composition goals and her performance goals are attributable to her commitment to both diet and exercise. She started training with us about a year ago and combined that immediately with nutrition coaching with 406 Barbelle. She has dramatically changed her body composition. She has built over 20lbs of lean muscle mass and can now power clean 150 lbs, can deadlift nearly 300lbs, and can easily back squat over 200lbs. She discovered her mental and physical strength while training with us. WAY TO GO BRE! We can't wait to see what you do next. GOOD LUCK IN BILLINGS! Breanna, Why Do You Do CrossFit?What was your life like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
For the past few years, before starting CrossFit, my workouts had been very boring and repetitive. I would go to the gym three days per week and walk on the treadmill for an hour. That's it. I grew up playing competitive sports and I felt lost with my fitness after graduating from school. What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit in the first place? I actually saw an add on Instagram late one night and it said "sign up now for your free consultation with one of our coaches," or something along those lines, and I thought, WHY NOT! I got an email the next day from Coach Leslie asking when I was available to meet. My first thought was "oh shit, I am actually doing this." What was your first impression? Has that changed? I was very intimidated walking into a CrossFit gym my first day. Well, probably my first few days. The workouts looked tough and I did not think I would be able to keep up. Now I cannot imagine working out any other way. Don't get me wrong the workouts are still brutal, but in the best way. BUT once the music starts and you put a little chalk on your hands; it's insane what your body can accomplish. What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us? Power Lifting! I did not know I was strong! Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now? I really enjoy the heavy lifting days, but I am actually most excited about working on the skills that seem impossible to me. I cannot wait for the class that I get my first pull-up or climb that damn rope! I am so excited! How has you life changed since training with TSCF? True Spirit is the best part of my day! I have never regretted showing up for a workout! My goal is to hike Baldy this summer! What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory? The first day I did back squats at True Spirit. I do not remember if it was for a 3 rep or 5 rep max, but it was the end of class and everyone was done and putting their barbells away and I decided to add just a little more weight and try one final time. I am almost through the set, I have one left, and everyone in the gym starts clapping and cheering. I don't even know what weight I lifted that day or for how many reps, but I remember the excitement, the camaraderie, the energy, the people and how good it felt to do something really hard. Thanks to everyone who was there that day; I would have fallen on my butt without you!
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Jeremy LeFeber - Why do You Do CrossFit?What was your life like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
My fitness was pretty non-existent before I started CrossFit at TSCF. My perception of CrossFit was that it involved a lot of high intensity and high impact exercises. Although I was familiar with many of the exercises commonly used in CrossFit, I also knew that I would struggle with many of them. What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit in the first place? I asked my wife for a CrossFit membership for my birthday, because I was looking to jump start my fitness, as I was simply languishing in my current routine of not going to the gym with any regularity. Matt Conner arranged the introduction to Leslie and TSCF. What was your first impression? Has that changed? My first impression was that there is a fair amount of physical diversity at TSCF and the coaches really embraced the unique needs of each participant. I continue to work toward getting more RX workouts, but I have a ways to go. I continue to appreciate the coaches' attention to my progress and providing me with support and instruction so that I can continue to get more RX work outs. What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us? I don't know if I have a singular experience, I just enjoy the camaraderie of the lunch time crew. It's a good blend of focus, fitness and fun. I feel that I am making progress and am closing in on my 100th workout. Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now? I am working on my kip and my deadlifts. I also need to get more flexible in my hips and shoulders. How has you life changed since training with TSCF? My fitness has increased substantially, but I still have a work to do on my endurance. What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory? Getting through the 1/2 marathon row and getting my first ring muscle up. Now I just need to get double unders!!  Electoral College results for the past 24 elections. Click on the image to dive deeper into this history. courtesy of https://www.270towin.com/ “The only constant in life is change”-HeraclitusToday is #transformationtuesday for our nation. No matter the outcome it will certainly bring change of some kind, and, this too, shall pass. Folks talk about this being the most divided time in modern history. If you look at the image above of the electoral college results for the past 24 elections you'll notice other times when we have been divided. It's just we have been more consistently divided over the course of our lifetime. I usually write about mental toughness on Thursdays, and I figured today we could all use a reminder of the benefits of learning to live with change. We can find peace (and love and barbells) if we learn to tolerate change. Notice I didn't say embrace. I'm not sure embracing change is the right idea. Some changes really suck and I don't want to embrace them. However, I do want to learn to tolerate them so they don't overwhelm me and send me down a dark path. Here are three great tips from psychcentral.com on how to positively deal with change. 1. Get emotional -- Working towards acceptance We are all in the same ocean, and some of use are in different boats. How you navigate the changing seas is totally dependent upon how you captain your boat. Let's help each other weather these storms together with love, patience, compassion and empathy. Good luck! We're going to need it.
 Bethanie has been training with us since March, 2019. She brings a quiet intensity to every workout and is a delight to have in class Bethanie, Why do You do CrossFit?What was your life like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
After gaining almost 50 pounds within a year, I found myself back at the gym. However, I didn't have alot structure and it was very hard getting myself to go and be consistent. Then I did my first 5k and started focusing more on running, but my body was not prepared for it and I was in and out of physical therapy with injuries. What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit in the first place? Although I was making some progress I knew I needed to be doing something different. I needed to get stonger. I was looking for a good program and structure. TSCF is also really close to work (hospital). What was your first impression? Has that changed? First, the coaches are awesome. They are all very knowledgable and genuinely care for everyone coming through the door. Also, I had avoided CrossFit for a long time because I am very shy and working out with a group sounded terrifying. But that has become my FAVORITE part! The support from everyone and the energy from the group is incredible and has made all the difference. What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us? I realized one day that I wasn't fighting with myself to go workout. I was actually looking forward to going! Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now? I got my first pull-up a couple months ago which I never ever thought would happen and know I'm working getting multiple. How has you life changed since training with TSCF? Before starting at True Spirit I had stopped doing pretty much all of the activities I loved. I just wasn't physically able to get out and enjoy it, but now I'm back on my dirtbike, trail running more miles then I ever have, and strapped on my snowboard again. Just overall stronger and happier. What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory? Probably the day I got my first pull-up. It really was a crazy feeling when I pulled myself up to the bar for the first time. |
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