Testimonials
My name is Phil Michaels and I am 53 years young. All my life I have been interested in sports and all kinds of fitness training methods. It lead me to my chosen career of 29 years as a secondary PD/HE/PE teacher. I also hold level 1 & 11 Fitness Leaders Certificates.
For the past 2-3 years I had lost interest and motivation in gym workouts and most exercise regimes in general. I struggled to participate in almost all kinds of exercise on a regular basis. Yes; BURNOUT. Leading to loss of self-esteem and feeling most days as though I had hit a brick wall. Voila!! ……along comes Mick Lane and his expertise in implementing and strictly supervising CrossFit programs in a great location as you do.
At first I was both sceptical and unwilling to venture into another fitness craze or fad but then something clicked in my brain on 3/5/09. I knew I had to bite the bullet – throw away my apathy and engage in the CrossFit philosophies that Mick Lane had been prescribing. Being a member of Woolgoogla Surf Life Saving Club did help but when I started out in CrossFit I weighed 98kg; had non-elegant love handles and 13 years of continuous high blood pressure that required constant medication.
I am convinced after approximately 17 weeks that I have finally discovered a training technique that is providing me with good results and continued motivation. I am currently 92 kgs, lost half my love handles and feel much better within myself having much more energy. My last two doctor consultations have secured blood pressure readings of 120/80 which is normal. My reasons for endorsing CrossFit are;
* Workouts average 35-45 minutes making it time efficient for me, whole body functional exercise, I work at my own pace even they are timed, Mick is motivating , non-threatening supportive and succinct in his instruction, small workout groups making it easier to understand, the variety of exercises amazes me limited only by your imagination and an A grade setting with many sessions outside.
I now look forward to each session of sweat. Give it a go – I’m glad I did.
Phil Michaels, Dip PE, Safety Beach. 14.9.09
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My name is Felicity I am 33 years old and have been involved with ‘CrossFit’ for approx 4 months. At the age of 14 I was diagnosed with chronic Psoriatic Arthritis and by the time I was 16 the specialists told me I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 20. Daily I take a lot of medication to keep me functioning e.g. humira injection each fortnight, anti-immflamatories, chemotherapy (tablet form weekly), antidepressants.
Throughtout my life exercise has been very difficult as the specialists told me I could not do any sport that was to high impact I was allowed to participate in non impact which was hydrotherapy pool or Pilates – I felt like was not doing anything let alone I felt like an old lady!!!
Cross fit is unbelievable. I for the first time in my life feel like I am achieving something with fitness as well as being able to see the results. Our coach Mick Lane has been fantastic – if I am unable to do an exercise he will modify it for me and make it easier for my body. I can’t thank Mick enough he is compassionate and understanding – but don’t bludge he wont let you. But that’s what I need someone to drive me. I could easily stay at home in bed – but “Cross fit” is actually very addictive. What I love is that you are only competing against YOURSELF!!!
Come along and watch and have a go give it a try and a decent try and I hope that “Cross fit” and “Mick Lane” can help and benefit you as much as what it has me.
Felicity 33, Bucca.
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I’m 44 years old and have been training with Mick Lane for approximately 12 months. I’m not new to weight training but I was new to cross fit, I’ve been slugging it out in the gym for years with little improvement and certainly no weight loss which has always been my prime objective. An array of health problems in my late 30’s / early 40’s resulting in early menopause and a weight gain of 10kg; I needed help and Mick stepped up.
What I like most about cross fit is that age or strength are not barriers, I do the same work outs as my husband , and my sons (aged 16 & 19), yes the weights may be different but we are all able to do the same workout challenging each other to beat the time.
I’m getting stronger, my muscle mass has increased and my fat percentage has dropped, my running has improved (although I hate it and burpees), I’m motivated and keen to succeed. On a recent test conducted by my Naturopath was body age was 24 – that’s 20 years younger, that has to be good. And I have discovered a competitive edge that I didn’t know I had. Yes I still have weight to lose (and I will do it) but I have discovered a program that shows results and every day I look around at my fellow participants (including my husband) and I can see that it works.
Sheenah, Sandy Beach
