Testimonials from Katherine and Jim, and today's WOD Jacob's Ladder

Big thank you to Allister for starting me on CrossFit, which is the best physical training program I’ve ever experienced.  I’ve been training with him for 3 months now, and have enjoyed every minute of it.  No two sessions have ever been the same, so I don’t get bored.  Each session has stretched my boundaries, and I have noticed a definite increase in strength, flexibility, coordination and agility.  Best of all, CrossFit is FUN!  The sense of accomplishment at the end of each class is phenomenal.  I especially enjoy the ‘high five’ and the hugs at the end of a challenging class. 

 I was quite nervous staring CrossFit, since I’ve never done anything more than Jazzercise classes, distance walking programs or my favourite pastime – golf.  I was thinking the atmosphere at the Garaj Mahal might be intimidating.  To the absolute contrary, everyone who is involved in CrossFit is encouraging, fun, and absolutely wonderful! 

I highly recommend CrossFit and Allister Jones to anyone interested in keeping the aging process at bay.  As a personal trainer he is motivating as well as an absolute perfectionist for technique.  I feel safe. 

Thanks, Allister.  I look forward to spending a lot of years training with you.

Katherine Heisler  (Age 53)

 

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the CrossFit experience.  I have had more fun and have seen better results in a shorter period of time with Allister and CrossFit than any other “Gym” I have ever attended, and I have been to lots of them.

As an avid cyclist, I was looking for an activity to give me a total body workout with variety and something to keep my interest.  After almost three months I have not done the same work out twice at CrossFit Glenmore.  I look forward to every workout.  The workouts are fun and challenging and the results from an hour session are outstanding.  The other people I have met at the Garaj Mahal are super and everyone is encouraging and supportive.  So much different from the typical “Gym” experience.

I don’t know of any other place where you can go and have every workout pre-planned and have a personal trainer with you for every session.  This is a fantastic concept.  I have worked with personal trainers in the past and they give you a program and tell you to let them know if there are any questions.  You are at every session, have the workout pre-planned, tailored for my level of fitness and are always working with me on my technique and making sure I am challenged and progressing.  I love it.

I can’t thank you enough for the experience and look forward to many years of working out with you at CrossFit.

Jim Heisler (almost 60)

 

Today's WOD is Jacob's Ladder:

5 deadlifts

5 cleans

5 front squats

5 push press

start with 10lb or 20lb dumbbells and increase 5lbs every round until you can't complete the exercise with the graduated weight.