You can write a good workout and still have somebody never come back.
Maybe they felt out of place. Maybe they didn’t know what to do and were uncomfortable asking. Maybe they just didn’t enjoy being there.
That’s why I like asking our members what keeps them coming back to BayWay CrossFit. Their answers tell me something a workout score can’t.
Adriana had been training with us for about two months when we recorded her testimony. She talked about enjoying the different workouts, liking the challenge, and feeling welcome as a beginner.
If you’ve been thinking about trying CrossFit in Baytown, take a minute to hear her experience.
Watch Adriana’s BayWay CrossFit testimony on YouTube
One of the things Adriana enjoys is that the workouts change. It keeps training from getting boring.
I think that’s something a lot of people can relate to. It’s hard to keep showing up when you’re tired of doing the same thing and aren’t sure what to change.
In our CrossFit classes, you have a workout planned and a coach there to walk you through it. Some days you’ll spend more time lifting. Other days you’ll have more conditioning or a movement you’re still learning.
There’s something to work on when you come in.
That doesn’t mean every day needs to be harder than the last one. It means you get opportunities to practice different things and find out where you can improve.
Adriana likes that challenge. But she also talks about the environment.
She describes people as friendly and says that, as a beginner, she doesn’t feel left out.
That’s a big deal.
Think about walking into a room where everybody seems to know what’s going on except you. People are grabbing equipment, talking about the workout and using words you’ve never heard before.
You might be willing to work hard. You just don’t want to feel lost.
That’s where we need to do our job as coaches.
We explain the workout. We teach the movements. We help you choose a weight or a version of an exercise that makes sense for where you are.
You don’t need to copy the person next to you. They might have been training for years. Your job is to learn what you’re doing and get a useful workout for you.
And if you have a question, ask it. I’d much rather you ask than spend the whole class guessing.
When Adriana was asked what she would tell somebody nervous about trying BayWay CrossFit, she described the gym as accommodating to beginners and said it wasn’t intimidating to her.
I can tell you we welcome beginners. But hearing how a newer member actually feels here means more than me putting it on a sign.
It tells me that the experience we’re trying to create is reaching somebody.
You can be challenged and still feel comfortable asking for help. You can be new and still feel included in the class. You don’t have to earn the right to be here by getting fit somewhere else first.
That’s something I want people to understand before they talk themselves out of starting.
A lot of us wait until we feel ready.
We’ll start when work slows down. When we lose a little weight. When we have better cardio. When we know somebody who can come with us.
I understand why those things would make walking in feel easier. But you can also start with questions and let us help you through that first step.
Adriana’s testimony doesn’t need a dramatic transformation story to be worth sharing. She’s found workouts she enjoys, a challenge she wants to return to, and people who help her feel welcome.
Those are good reasons to keep coming.
And a routine you want to return to gives you something to build on.
If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly CrossFit gym in Baytown, or you’re nearby in Mont Belvieu and considering your options, watch her video. Listen to what she says about being new.
Then reach out and tell us what you’re looking for.
Maybe you want to get stronger. Maybe you’re tired of trying to figure out workouts by yourself. Maybe you just want to find a place where you can show up, work hard and feel comfortable.
We’d love to help you get started at BayWay CrossFit.
You don’t have to know everything before your first class. Come ready to learn. We’ll take it from there.