At 50 years old, I have spent little time in a gym...

At 50 years old, I have spent little time in a gym working out. I was never athletic our played sports at any point in my life. LatelyL I have taken to hiking - during which I fell and damaged my left shoulder. Add on back issues that have developed over the intervening years and you have the beginnings of a continued sedentary lifestyle. I need a change.

II cam upon CrossFit Secaucus due to an advertisement about a 6 week challenge for people 50 and over. The program was perfect. The trainers listened when you told them about the mobility restrictions. Not only do they take you through each of the movements slowly, explaining everything and correcting your form without being condescending, but they also show you a number of progressions that will help you build the muscle needed to move up to the harder movements.

At the conclusion of the 6 week program, I enrolled in the regular classes, with the same results as I experienced before. The environment promoted by the trainers is one if inclusion and acceptance. Belittling or derogatory comments are not accepted. Everyone encourages everyone else - regardless of body size or ability.

I am doing things now that I never thought would be possible. The added strength and stamina is incredible. The physical change in my body is nothing short of amazing to me. The routines are challenging, but able to be accomplished by anyone - after all ANYTHING can be scaled to meet your ability level.
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If you are looking for a comfortable place to workout, this place is it.