Comments on: Tell us what you think http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/ Strong people are harder to kill and more useful in general. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:36:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Christine http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-757 Christine Wed, 06 May 2009 23:33:09 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-757 hmmm....as a member of about 4 months I don't feel I've done enough - say snatch pulls, squat snatches, etc. or with enough consistency to remember which is which so a class structure would leave me guessing & maybe doing movements incorrectly. I like the idea of structured classes a lot so maybe someone like me should start at the beginning classes which weren't available when I started. What do you think? Anybody? hmmm….as a member of about 4 months I don’t feel I’ve done enough – say snatch pulls, squat snatches, etc. or with enough consistency to remember which is which so a class structure would leave me guessing & maybe doing movements incorrectly. I like the idea of structured classes a lot so maybe someone like me should start at the beginning classes which weren’t available when I started. What do you think? Anybody?

]]> By: Nicole http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-756 Nicole Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:54:41 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-756 I like the class format idea with open gym for those who can't arrive on the hour. As long as there isn't waiting around for equipment during the class it should work just fine. Saturday mornings always work and they are a class format. Also, a class format would save Morgan from having to repeat directions multiple times and would probably educate members better on proper technique. I like the class format idea with open gym for those who can’t arrive on the hour. As long as there isn’t waiting around for equipment during the class it should work just fine. Saturday mornings always work and they are a class format.

Also, a class format would save Morgan from having to repeat directions multiple times and would probably educate members better on proper technique.

]]> By: seyford http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-755 seyford Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:41:22 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-755 We (Brad and I) vote OPEN format! We LOVE the open format because of our schedules. One thing that I boast about CF is that you can get in and get out in 30 if you need to. The class format doesn't seem to allow for this. It seems that it will take an entire hour with lots of transition, waiting, etc. That is why we quit personal training...we saw better results in less time. With that being said, we are addicted and will keep coming back for more punishment but may have to figure out schedules....(as you know kids change your schedule a lot!) Thanks for a great gym!!!! We (Brad and I) vote OPEN format! We LOVE the open format because of our schedules. One thing that I boast about CF is that you can get in and get out in 30 if you need to. The class format doesn’t seem to allow for this. It seems that it will take an entire hour with lots of transition, waiting, etc. That is why we quit personal training…we saw better results in less time.
With that being said, we are addicted and will keep coming back for more punishment but may have to figure out schedules….(as you know kids change your schedule a lot!)
Thanks for a great gym!!!!

]]> By: Katy http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-754 Katy Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:57:28 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-754 I vote class. I should probably do a better job of motivation myself, but I definitely found myself pushed harder in the class format. The other class members know your strengths and weaknesses because they work out right alongside you, so they know when you are really pushing yourself and accomplishing something new, or when you could maybe be giving a little more. I think what I'm getting at is that it felt like more of a team environment, which for me, was a great motivator. I vote class. I should probably do a better job of motivation myself, but I definitely found myself pushed harder in the class format. The other class members know your strengths and weaknesses because they work out right alongside you, so they know when you are really pushing yourself and accomplishing something new, or when you could maybe be giving a little more. I think what I’m getting at is that it felt like more of a team environment, which for me, was a great motivator.

]]> By: Jeff http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-753 Jeff Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:18:04 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-753 Morgan, I really enjoy the flexibility that the open format allows (i.e. showing up at my convenience, doing a different WOD, ect..). Like you stated, some of the disadvantages of this are less instruction and often skipping out on parts of the warm-up or cool down. Taking that into consideration, in the ideal world, I believe the class format would produce better results. For me, the main concern I have with the class format is that I live in a less than ideal world where people drive slow in the left hand lane, use the self-checkout line with more than 15 items, and I have to work in order to support my Paleo eating habits. With that in mind, it would probably end up being the 6:00pm class or bust with me every day, and I suspect that at least once or twice a week I would end up not making it into the gym in time. Removing my personal issues from the equation, I believe that a class format could benefit more people, more (both fitness and community wise), which would obviously be better for the gym as a whole. As other people mentioned (and I also experienced when visiting some CrossFit gyms in California with the class format), I think the main challenge is in having enough equipment available for everyone. It’s no fun having to scale a workout simply because of availability. Selfishly speaking again (ME, ME, ME!), I would definitely be a proponent of the class format while still having open gym flexibility (either at certain times of the day or by giving priority of equipment to those in a class). In a way though, it almost seems like the gym already works that way to some degree or another, as there are often be 3-4 people starting a WOD together. The last thing I will throw in here is the question: As a trainer, in what format do you feel you can train us better in? In the long run, I think that will almost gauge the success of one format over another more than anything else. Morgan,

I really enjoy the flexibility that the open format allows (i.e. showing up at my convenience, doing a different WOD, ect..). Like you stated, some of the disadvantages of this are less instruction and often skipping out on parts of the warm-up or cool down. Taking that into consideration, in the ideal world, I believe the class format would produce better results.

For me, the main concern I have with the class format is that I live in a less than ideal world where people drive slow in the left hand lane, use the self-checkout line with more than 15 items, and I have to work in order to support my Paleo eating habits. With that in mind, it would probably end up being the 6:00pm class or bust with me every day, and I suspect that at least once or twice a week I would end up not making it into the gym in time.

Removing my personal issues from the equation, I believe that a class format could benefit more people, more (both fitness and community wise), which would obviously be better for the gym as a whole. As other people mentioned (and I also experienced when visiting some CrossFit gyms in California with the class format), I think the main challenge is in having enough equipment available for everyone. It’s no fun having to scale a workout simply because of availability.

Selfishly speaking again (ME, ME, ME!), I would definitely be a proponent of the class format while still having open gym flexibility (either at certain times of the day or by giving priority of equipment to those in a class). In a way though, it almost seems like the gym already works that way to some degree or another, as there are often be 3-4 people starting a WOD together.

The last thing I will throw in here is the question:

As a trainer, in what format do you feel you can train us better in?

In the long run, I think that will almost gauge the success of one format over another more than anything else.

]]> By: pats http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-752 pats Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:41:23 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-752 I agree with what chris said. I think most would benefit from a class style. I too worry about how many people will be working out in each class. I think a sign up of some sort would be best to ensure access to weight/ trainers is optimal. I agree with what chris said. I think most would benefit from a class style. I too worry about how many people will be working out in each class. I think a sign up of some sort would be best to ensure access to weight/ trainers is optimal.

]]> By: dwbingham http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-751 dwbingham Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:31:53 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-751 I think the class idea sounds fun - but not particulary convienent for some of us. I like knowing that if I end up at the office 15 minutes longer than I planned, or get the kids off to school late, I can still work out and I think the class schedule would make that difficult. If you do go to the class format...maybe the evening ones could be on the half hour for those of us who can't make by 5:00 but 6:00 is too late... I think the class idea sounds fun – but not particulary convienent for some of us. I like knowing that if I end up at the office 15 minutes longer than I planned, or get the kids off to school late, I can still work out and I think the class schedule would make that difficult. If you do go to the class format…maybe the evening ones could be on the half hour for those of us who can’t make by 5:00 but 6:00 is too late…

]]> By: Emily http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-750 Emily Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:30:45 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-750 I vote for the class schedule, but not for having to sign up for a specific time I vote for the class schedule, but not for having to sign up for a specific time

]]> By: Tom M http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-749 Tom M Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:50:54 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-749 I really like all of the benefits of the class format, but I also worry about the logistics. From a purely selfish standpoint, the on-the-hour starts may be problematic for me. I leave work at 4:30 and it takes about an hour to get to the gym, give or take 15 minutes. So, on most days, I would have to wait 15 to 45 minutes to start with the 6:00 class. Bummer. Clearly, it is not all about me, or even a little bit about me, but since you asked... Morgan, I appreciate you soliciting input on changes like this. Regardless of what you decide to do, I suspect most people will follow where you lead...I know I will. I really like all of the benefits of the class format, but I also worry about the logistics.

From a purely selfish standpoint, the on-the-hour starts may be problematic for me. I leave work at 4:30 and it takes about an hour to get to the gym, give or take 15 minutes. So, on most days, I would have to wait 15 to 45 minutes to start with the 6:00 class. Bummer. Clearly, it is not all about me, or even a little bit about me, but since you asked…

Morgan, I appreciate you soliciting input on changes like this. Regardless of what you decide to do, I suspect most people will follow where you lead…I know I will.

]]> By: Brandee http://crossfittacoma.com/blog/2009/04/19/tell-us-what-you-think/#comment-748 Brandee Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:28:26 +0000 http://www.crossfittacoma.com/?p=132#comment-748 I have to say that I am particularly fond of the open gym format. There are a great many things in my life that conform to a strict schedule and my workout is an unscheduled luxury for me. With that being said, I am prepared to stay the course and will make whatever format you choose work for me. I have to say that I am particularly fond of the open gym format. There are a great many things in my life that conform to a strict schedule and my workout is an unscheduled luxury for me. With that being said, I am prepared to stay the course and will make whatever format you choose work for me.

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