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FORGING ELITE FITNESS – CURING CHRONIC DISEASE Last week I spoke to a prospective member who told me she was hesitant to join because she heard that “CrossFit is extreme and dangerous.” Admittedly, CrossFit has carried the “dangerous” label for many years, primarily attributable to a fraudulent NSCA claim in 2013 and subsequently perpetuated by media, competitors and detractors. However, I’ve never found it possible to assuage someone’s fear of CrossFit with a debate about fraudulent research. Instead, I share success stories from our members and coaches – real stories from real people about the fitness transformation and healing powers of CrossFit. And, it just so happens (also last week!) that I again witnessed the full-spectrum of the CrossFit experience at Diablo: forging elite fitness AND curing chronic disease.
On one end of the spectrum (Forging Elite Fitness), 41 Diablo members qualified and competed in the CrossFit Games online Quarter Final competition – completing 4 tough workouts over a 6 day period. The best part of the story is that most of the 41 athletes achieved their elite fitness in CLASS! Several athletes hit new Personal Records during the competition – exceeding their own expectations. Additionally, as of today, it looks like 6 Diablo athletes will be moving up to the Semi-Finals competition in May! And while some athletes may not feel “elite” compared to the best CrossFit athletes in the Region or World, it is very fair to say that our athletes’ fitness is very elite when compared to the general population of the world. CrossFit Forges Elite Fitness.
On the other end of the spectrum, last week I received a very cool email from a member, Beth, who wanted me to know that after 1 year of CrossFit, she lowered her AC1 level substantially and was no longer “pre-diabetic”. The very next day, the mother of special needs child, Bubba, who does CrossFit with Coach Chad every week, pulled me aside to tell me that Bubba has lost more than 30lbs since starting with us AND (get this!!), has lowered his AC1 level and is also no longer “pre-diabetic’! I was admittedly emotional when she gave me this awesome news. THIS is why we do this. We are literally Curing Chronic Disease.
So, if your family or friends tell you they can’t do CrossFit because it is “dangerous”, tell them about Beth and Bubba – or, just share your story. That’ll probably convince them. |
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