Cross fit life - becomes a way of life or an addiction?

It has been one week since I walked into that warehouse down the road and saw fifty or so fit athletic happy people working out HARD! I decided to try it out and went down Monday night to see what this cross fit is all about. I have looked at some pretty amazing people who have so much strength and power and are tiny pocket rockets. They all have one thing in common, a friendly welcoming disposition that is quite infectious. It took me about 15 minutes to feel at home and to ask for advice if I needed, and by the end of the session I had been invited to the weekend BBQ get together if I was around. Not a common feature in many health clubs I have to say. 

Gotta tell you after that first night and that first hour I walked out again sweaty, exhausted but feeling a sense of inner strength that I didn't think I had. Firstly it is very, VERY professional; I was introduced to one of the owners who was running that nights class and he took me aside and spent 30 minutes instructing me on how to squat, how to swing a kettle bell, how to do modified burpies and then added me to the major cardio component of the class so that I could get a workout; and that I most CERTAINLY did.

I have been back twice more since then and each time felt secure in the safety of my body and yet got workouts that challenged me all the way to the end. At the beginning of each class there is a strength component that you take on at a sensible pace so that you can really load up the equipment to build strength without the fear of injury. After that you do what they call the WOD (workout of the day) a 3 element cardio section that either goes for a time period of say 12 - 18  minutes or you have to complete specific drills and when you finish you call out STOP! Everyone's efforts are recorded on a white board and at the end of the day a photo is taking of this board and the results and loaded up onto the website. You can track your fitness levels at home and see how you are progressing.  

Remember skipping folks? Yes this was day two and doing 100 at a time between a squat series and modified chin ups was a real heart starter... As for last nights box jumps, free floating abdominal crunches and overhead presses - well what can I say. This girl is going for broke and not stopping till all goals are met and all parties are danced at. Why don't you join me down at Burdett Street Albion in one of the sessions, they are on at 5 and 6 am, midday and 5:15 and 6:15 each weekend day and 7 and 8 am on Saturdays. I'll watch out for you and help you in your journey too.