3 REASONS WHY PEOPLE AVOID TRYING CROSSFIT

& HOW PAC CAN HELP YOU OVERCOME YOUR FEARS

Imagine: You walk into the Performance Center at PAC, and you see people hanging from the Rig, climbing a rope, or someone lifting a bar with what appears to be heavy weights. In addition, you see an acronym on the whiteboard: “WOD.” What does THAT stand for? We know all of this can be uncomfortable at first glance. The PAC CrossFit community wants you to know that CrossFit is for all ages, abilities, and body types. Some of the main objectives of CrossFit are to improve one’s mobility and range of motion. This type of functional fitness can assist with simple, everyday movements such as picking up your child or getting out of your car.

1. CROSSFIT IS TOO EXPENSIVE

The reality is—it’s true. A stand-alone CrossFit gym and membership may cost anywhere from $100 or more. How can you overcome paying an expensive, stand-alone CrossFit membership?

We have you covered. At Pelican Athletic Club, CrossFit is part of your membership, along with 2-hour childcare, 48 additional workout classes, pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and MORE! In addition, CrossFit classes are offered every day of the week, except for Sunday, at various times from 4:45 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.

2. I AM NOT FIT ENOUGH, AND I AM INTIMIDATED

If I have heard it once, I have heard it a million times— “I could never do that!” However, anyone can do CrossFit, and everyone is welcome. How can you overcome feeling like you are not fit enough to attend CrossFit? Show up. As discussed above, CrossFit is for all ages, abilities, and body types. CrossFit is about showing where you are RIGHT NOW on your fitness journey and starting slow. The CrossFit community will encourage you to show up, do your best, and not give up!

Before you know it, you will feel stronger and safely do simple, everyday tasks.

3. CROSSFIT IS TOO DANGEROUS, AND I FEAR HURTING MYSELF.

Let me take you back to the introduction, where you imagine yourself walking into the performance center and seeing members performing those seemingly advanced moves. Of course, some members are advanced. But, most individuals who attend the gym are new and inexperienced. With any physical activity, there is a risk of injury. However, taking the time with your workout and mastering the movements will lessen the risk of injury. CrossFit is no different. How can you overcome the fear of hurting yourself at CrossFit?

Show up and scale. The CrossFit coaches and community will help you succeed. You can show up and opt for the “scaled” option of the “WOD” (Workout of the day...finally, someone defined this!) The scaled option allows you to modify any move you cannot perform. You can and should start slow with the movements and low with the weights to ensure you safely move through the workout and treat each workout as a way to build your strength and focus on mobility.

READY TO TRY CROSSFIT?

In the end, CrossFit is just like any other new workout. The fear of the unknown can be scary, but you will never know until you try. At PAC, we are a community and will support you through your fitness journey.

So, grab a friend and try CrossFit!