CrossFit Tri-County — Local services in Bellingham

I’m not sure I have the words to convey how I feel about Coach Scott St Cyr and Tri county CrossFit but I’ll try . I’m 56 yrs old. I’ve had a right knee and hip total replacement. The knee is about 5yrs old and the hip 3 yrs old. I never recovered completely from these procedures for many reasons but mostly I didn’t put the time and effort in. I was in a state of mind where I told myself I was broken and this is now my life. Sedentary, incapable of enjoying family activities, work that needed to be done around the house etc. at one point I weighed over 300lbs. I was able to get my weight to 280lbs but still feeling very broken. With some prompting from my son ( relentless prompting lol ) I decided to give CFTC a try . I won’t lie it was very difficult in the beginning. I could barely get up and down off the floor. I have currently just finished my 4th month at CFTC and I’m down 33lbs. I’m doing things I never imagined I would be able to do again. You have to put the work in both at home with healthy eating and in the gym. That being said everything you are taught at CFTC is scalable. Coach scott has all the tricks to get you moving and heal your body and your mind . Just 4 months in I am a different human being than I was . My strength is coming back I’m doing vigorous activities like mountain biking, hiking and I’m back on the softball field again, playing along side my son who I am extremely grateful for. Without his push I’d still be complaining from the recliner. CFTC has changed my life for the better 100%! The hardest part is just showing up. Did I mention the family atmosphere and support system from the other coaches and gym members. It is 2nd too none. I couldn’t recommend CFTC enough. I am now 56yrs young and turning my clock back day by day. Harder to kill and stronger than I know. You got this, give...

I am in my third week at CFTC. Before I came here, I had been hesitant to take the first step because I have heard both good and bad things about Crossfit gyms. I did not know what to expect.

My first contact was with Scott, the owner and the head coach. Scott was quick to respond and was enthusiastic about having me come in and see things for myself. I went to a class the next day.

The first class was an excellent experience. Even though I was the new person, all the other folks were very happy to have me there, encouraged me, and showed me things that would help me get the most out of the workout. Most importantly, Scott made sure I did the workout at a level that was right for me. I didn't "overdo" it, but at the same time I didn't take a bunch of short cuts. I used weights and motions that were just right for my fitness level. Also, Scott made sure I was doing things correctly and safely.

Since the first class, I have been to several more and have worked with the two other coaches, Jaileen and Corey. They are both consummate professionals and share Scott's enthusiasm for doing things properly above all else. Also, they have both made sure I am properly scaling my workouts to correspond with my current level of fitness. Like Scott, they have both made me feel comfortable and excited about starting this journey.

The other folks who are a part of CFTC are a diverse, friendly, and impressive group. There is a wide range of ages and abilities. Regardless of the differences, everybody has been friendly and welcoming. People I have never met have congratulated me on my hard work, cheered on my successes, and taught me things that have helped me improve.

If you are on the fence, I urge you to take that first step. You will be...

I have been a member of CFTC for about 6 months and it has become not only a place to improve my fitness goals, but has also given me an awesome community and family! Before starting at CFTC I went to another box in New York for a couple of months and loved the high intensity workouts that were always challenging. After I moved and started at CFTC I noticed right away how awesome the coaching staff is here. Every coach hyped on the importance of doing what is challenging for you, while staying safe, because every workout is scalable for anyone. The coaching staff also knows how to safely challenge and push me to improve my strength and fitness. If I had stayed at my previous gym I would have never made these physical improvements safely and effectively without the care, knowledge, passion, and focus of the coaching staff at cftc. Also, being a former high school and college athlete I wish I had tried CrossFit when I was younger because I feel I am in the best shape I have ever been in. This would have benefited me in sports, so I highly recommend cftc to any athlete trying to become a more well-rounded. I also knew coming out of college and no longer playing sports I would struggle with finding motivation to workout by myself. CrossFit has given me a community parallel to teammates in sports that support you and make working out fun and something I look forward to everyday! Lastly, no matter what your skill level may be, cftc is the most supportive community where every coach and member is there for you to motivate you, support you through a workout, or even support you through a challenging day you have been having. I can guarantee you will always walk out of this box in a better mood than when you...