"I was
never really a fan of fitness clubs or gyms having neither
the time nor the inclination to sign up for what I thought
was more of a ‘social club’ with a little bit of effort
involved. That changed in July 2008 when my ultra-fit wife
suggested I come along to BasixGym for a couple of trial
Crossfit sessions.
After
the first three weeks of feeling aches in muscles I didn’t
know existed there’s been no looking back. Now, after approx
350 workouts later, I can summarise the experience as:
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Excellent coaching and tuition.
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Short and sharp, with each work-out
taking between 20 and 30 minutes
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Major motivation and encouragement
from the coaches and co-crossfitters
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Feeling fitter than I’ve ever been
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All in all, a great bunch of people
from all walks of life.
For me
it’s an hour of unpretentious escapism where the only
challenge is just to do your best and then realise you’ve
done better than you thought you ever could.
The only
risk is …… it can be addictive."
Sandy
"In March 2008 my sister talked me into trying out a
"different kind of gym" just to try and feel a wee bit fit
and maybe with some luck do something with our "bingo
wings". Never for one minute did we think we would actually
end up with muscles, which by the way we're extremely proud
of, boy have we worked hard to get them!!!!
Since we started my other sister, daughter, niece and friend
have also been coming to the gym.
the encouragement we get from the trainers is great and you
end up doing workouts that you never thought you'd be able
to do. Certainly in my experience, when a couple of gyms
many years ago, I never pushed myself to the limit as I was
always left to do just what I wanted and sometimes after my
pathetic workouts I would head to the pub or chippy. After a
workout at Basix you can just about drive home with legs or
arms shaking, but you feel great that you did the workout.
BasixGym is the place to be to get results. I'm just
about hitting the big 5 0 and thanks to the gym I think this
is the fittest I've probably been since my twenties."
Linda
"BasixGym: When I first tried this in June I thought it
was great. The first few times I went I didn't do the same
workout as the others, I worked on the warm-up which is
enough to get the heart pumping. After progressing to
workouts I feel I have gone from strength to strength.
Because everyone works to their own abilities, I don't
feel I am doing any less than the fitter gym members, and
the support from other members and the trainers are superb.
Would not want to train in any other way."
Julie
Julie
"Since joining BasixGym Irvine in Oct 2008 my wife and I have
watched and felt our fitness levels climb. Initially we found
our warm-up challenging, but before long we were doing two
warm-up rounds before the workout of the day. We started
to see improvements in everyday things like using the stairs in
department stores instead of the lifts, reaching to lift things
from high shelves, lifting things from the floor etc and many
other fitness related improvements, but the real benefit to date
was during our Holiday in Sept. this year 2009.
This was a Rail holiday to Bavaria and as such there were a
number of instances where our 17kg cases had to be lifted up
onto the overhead racks on the different trains, which didn’t
pose a problem at all (technique is everything). In our hotel
the staircase had 60 steps to our room on the first floor, which
were taken a number of times every day. On our various trips to
the famous Castles there were steep winding paths to climb (up
to ½ mile) before reaching the stairs in the castles themselves,
yes there was transport available to the castle sites but we
walked up anyway (somewhere between a warm-up and workout).
Altitude didn’t have any effect and the temp. was 26/27 deg.
In
our view if we hadn’t joined the Irvine BasixGym our holiday
would have been a completely different experience –
Thanks to Kevin for getting us to join and to Neil and Ron for
“Training & Technique”, it was an effortless and very enjoyable
Ruby Anniversary holiday."
Nancy
& Sandy
"For all of you who think as I did, the “gym is not for me”,
or “it never does me any good” let me tell you I went for a
trial workout at Basix Gym, in Irvine in April this year and
have never looked back since. I love it! It is not your
traditional style gym where you are left to your own devices to
work machines, the class is run by coaches who are fantastic,
down to earth and are extremely helpful. You go at your own
pace, although it will be a class workout, and your programme is
worked out based on your individual capability, whatever you are
comfortable doing, and most importantly what you are capable of
doing. The people who go to the gym really make you feel
welcome and you are not a "new comer" for long, it is a real
team spirit with everyone supporting you in your workouts.
The workouts are short, however they are intense and although
you are tired at the end, you really feel you have had a great
workout and feel the benefit from it, I know I have. Since
attending the gym in April this year together with and healthy
eating, I have lost 2 stone and I feel great.
If I can be converted, so can you, you will never look back I
promise. Come on give it a try!!!! "
Elaine
CrossFit Scotland @
BasixGym - A Different Experience
"When I walked through the door at BasixGym it was with some
apprehension but a sense of "this looks different. No need to
worry. Supportive well informed trainers were there every step
of the way to guide, demonstrate, motivate and celebrate my
personnel efforts and the efforts of all.
My experience of gyms has been an induction and then you are on
your own unless you asked for help. At BasixGym I am the fittest
I have ever been. I have increased my mobility 90%, my strength
by a similar amount and my endurance has improved dramatically,
but best of all I have lost 1 stone in weight and toned all
those flabby bits.
BasixGym saved me from becoming the "Tin Woman". The trainers
motivate and celebrate my every achievement and encourage me to
reach my potential. The other members become supportive friends
who cheer you on to finish.
To BasixGym. staff
and members a huge thank you for being partners in my training
journey."
Ann
"I've trained in many
different gyms over the years' but having trained at BasixGym
for just over a year now, I can honestly say I am unlikely to
set foot in another 'fitness club' ever again. Every time I go,
it's worth the trip, and with the help and support of the
coaches and the other members, you quickly start to feel the
benefit of Crossfit training. It's completely unique and
although it won't be to everyone's taste, anyone who is
interested in all-round fitness, and who is prepared to work
hard and listen to the coaches, should try it. After a few
sessions I'm sure you'll never look back and you will find
out what 'kipping' really means!"
Iain
"Knackered, big
time!!!!!"
Sheila will be adding a word a week, this weeks word is : "EXCRUCIATING"
Monday 9th November -- Sheila's word of
the week is : "EXHILARATING!"
Monday 16th November -- Sheila's word of
the week is : "ENVIGORATING!"
Monday 23rd November -- Sheila's word of
the week is : "EXHAUSTING!"
Sheila
