This is very different from the 2,000 calories a day that conventional wisdom seems to defer to and very, very different from the amount that many women probably eat in the seemingly universal quest to weigh less. For reference, it tells me I should be eating 2,500 calories a day to maintain weight at my current activity level. Two thousand calories a day is the number that usually gets tossed around, but everyone is so different, and if you’re looking to get stronger-or lose weight, although I really urge you to first stop and really think about why you want to do that and if it’s actually necessary or worth it or a healthy goal for you specifically to have-you should take the time to figure out how much you should eat every day in order to do it. And, frankly, “enough” is probably more than you think. But six days of heavy weights and intense intervals every week is too much, and I probably would have gotten stronger faster if I had stuck to just four (maybe five) days a week and given my body the time it needed to recover in between.Īn important note on the whole “you get stronger by lifting a lot and resting enough” thing I mentioned above: In order for it to work, you also need to eat enough. The workouts last only an hour, including the warm-up, and working out for six hours a week didn’t seem all that excessive to me. I often went six days a week because it was all so new and fun. I stuck to that same schedule when I started CrossFit. Before CrossFit, I would go to the gym five or six times a week, alternating between cardio machines and cardio-based classes. Yep, you actually get stronger while you rest. Second, your muscles repair themselves and in the process get gradually stronger while you rest. The thing about getting stronger is that two really important things need to happen in order for it to work: First, you force your muscles to work hard (by lifting weights, doing bodyweight resistance training, etc.) so that your muscle fibers tear. You’ll need to take more rest days than you want to. I could go on for pages, but really if anyone is looking to pursue fitness at any level, they would find a wonderful home here.3. It is filled with incredible people of all different ages at all different stages in life. Needless to say, the community this gym inspires is remarkable. They care deeply about safety and proper form, rather than lifting as much weight as possible, which is not something I saw at other boxes. They are highly concerned and consider each member's lifestyle, goals, past/current injuries, nutrition and overall wellbeing. Not only that, but they pursue excellence in their own lives by continuing education and obtaining certifications in nutrition, programming and more. The coaches are dedicated on elevated level to each member's well being as a whole person in and outside of the gym.
While I'm not here to bash boxes, I will say that Reviver has been, by far, the best match for me. After my first year there, I had to move away for a few years and joined a different Crossfit box in the metro Detroit area as well as dropping into a few others. My only regret is not doing it sooner.īack in 2012 I orginally start doing Crossfit at Reviver and I am overjoyed to be back here now.
If you want to find a gym that you look forward to going to on a daily basis, make CrossFit Reviver that gym.
Talking to somebody about your weight and nutrition issues is never easy, but Jeremy gives you the information and support you need to be successful.ĭon't let the rumors or the cost scare you. On top of signing up for an unlimited membership immediately following the On Ramp program, I also signed up for the Nutrition Program with Jeremy. On Ramp is an excellent program to learn proper movements and form - and ease any more concerns that CrossFit is "unsafe".Īs somebody who is out of shape and needs to lose weight, I am very positive that Reviver will help me get to where I want to be. They are kind and care about each person that walks through their doors. There were multiple things that made me want to become part of the CrossFit Reviver community, but the main thing was the family friendly atmosphere. Vince was able to answer all my questions and concerns and it was clear that safety was their top priority. I had previously met them over a year earlier after being a guest for the "Bring Your Own Buddy" workout. However, after getting bored at my old gym of the same old routine, I decided to set up a consultation with Vince. I had heard all the rumors about CrossFit - especially the rumors about it being unsafe.
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