CrossFit: How it changed the Training Game Forever

CrossFit has not only made better athletes out of everyday Johns and Janes.  In my opinion it has especially stepped up the game for the quality of Coaches and Trainers out there.  (If you have no idea what I'm talking about go to crossfit.com immediately!)  As a personal trainer and CrossFit Coach, it has made me look deeper at technique, mobility, programming and my idea of thinking outside the box.  I have explored modalities that I did not practice before Olympic Lifting and Gymnastics that have made me a much better all-around athlete and coach.  I have learned much more through watching videos of Kelly Starrett and Carl Paoli than I have every learned from any national certifications I have paid for.  I believe CrossFit has set the stage and drawn the line between good coaches and bad coaches.  If you are honest with yourself you can't get away with Coaching CrossFit without living it and studying it everyday. CrossFit has given the opportunity for great coaches to shine and demand that coaches are always on top of their game.  Sure there are also bad coaches in CrossFit just like in big box gyms, but my hope is that more athletes begin to learn from their own experiences and are able to appreciate their coaches when they come across the good ones.  Do your research and ask questions.  (to be continued)
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Training at Chelsea Piers Sports Center

Back on the West Side!  Its been about a month since I started training at Chelsea Piers, and so far it has been an amazing experience to say the least.  From the welcoming staff to the pleasure of working and training in the best facility in NYC, Chelsea Piers feels like home.  I hope that it is a place where I can grow and continue to expand my knowledge in the field of Sports and Conditioning.  Since I've been here I've tried the rock climbing and spinning classes both of which I highly recommend.  I have also been able to get back into boxing and found the time to work on my cleans and snatches on the olympic lifting area.  I'm also excited to start a gymnastic class next Tuesday, where I hope I can conquer my fear of heights.

Coming Up ! ~ This June I'm going to start coaching a ViPR group training session, Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 am and at 6:30 pm.  This class will incorporate ViPR on different terrains including drills on the sand court, so its sure to offer something different than what you can experience anywhere else.  You don't have to me a member of Chelsea Piers to sign up so contact me at gaelfitnesstrainer@gmail.com for more details.