“I was intrigued by the Crossfit workouts I watched through the garage doors as I passed by on my morning runs. I wanted to broaden the type of exercise I was getting. Running was incomplete and I knew I needed to add weights. I also knew I could not maintain intensity in the weight room. Left to myself, I would not have the discipline needed for an intense workout. With CrossFit all I have to do is show up the intensity is provided by my lovely coaches.”
Read More“Prior to CrossFit Central, physically, mentally and emotionally, I was just above a major low point in my life. As of December 2014, I am now in my third year of remission. Beginning in December of 2011, I began radiation & chemotherapy through mid-February 2012. During that time and a few months beyond, I dropped 45 lbs. and virtually lost any type of muscle mass. Plus, the mental & emotional toll from the treatments drained just about all the energy that I could muster.” These past few years have been tough on Luis and his family but eventually he has been able to get back the weight he lost and his strength.
Read More“I’m also amazed that I am in better shape at age 40 than I have ever been before. Last summer I did the Couples Triathlon just to see how my time would be compared to what it was like when I trained just for swimming, cycling, and running, and I actually took 20 minutes off my time from 3 years prior.”
Read MoreAt my age I’m not slowing down, I’m moving forward. Working out at CC has allowed me to jump into any activity I want without worrying about whether I’m fit enough. At 55 years old I’m fit enough to do anything…I never saw myself as an athlete or a physically strong person. rossFit Central has transformed me into both of those. I love how strong I feel and how much it betters my life all the way around.
Read MorePushing myself and challenging myself in my daily workouts has help me as a mother of a six-year-old and 12-year-old who do CrossFit as well. They see mom staying positive and setting goals and reaching them which helps them realize what hard work and dedication can bring. This also has helped my husband become invested in being healthy too. Our whole family has made great changes for the better
Read MoreCrossFit workouts provide an ample amount of cardio options for your sweating pleasure: Think running, air-dyne biking, burpees, double-unders and rowing. Functional movements that can challenge both your aerobic and anaerobic capacity, depending on the workout.
Read MoreThe CrossFit culture itself breeds a ton of motivated individuals—eager to change their lives and strive for greatness on a daily basis (inside and outside the gym). Here’s our list of the TOP 25 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CROSSFITTERS that we’ve seen over the past 10 years that we’ve been playing a part in building a fit community, both here in Austin and around the globe.
Read MoreTeam CrossFit Central is going to the ‘ship’. The championship, that is—the CrossFit Games. If you are unfamiliar with that really means, the CrossFit Games represent the Olympics of our sport.
Read MoreThe CrossFit Games are one-month away and Team CrossFit Central is on a mission to make history with a podium finish at the big show. Team CrossFit Central is also making history with its roster—specifically the men. For the first time in our affiliate’s history, all three men on the squad are not part of the CC coaching staff.
Read MoreThe women of CrossFit Central’s Team Downtown Black define the essence of the double-C’s, a ‘fit community.’ Meet Lisa Thiel, Ingrid Kantola and Chelsea McKinney, three ladies who have been a part of the CrossFit Central family for many years.
Read MoreThere may come a time when you look around you and see that everyone is using “extras” when they are lifting. You may or may not be familiar with what they are or for what they are used, so let this article serve as your introduction! I will let you in on the top five most important lifting accessories, what they’re used for and when to use them.
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