Full Tilt CrossFit / GRIT Training — Local services in Perry

I just finished up a 6 week challenge at Full-Tilt! And even though I fell just a few pounds short of my goal I don't feel like I completely failed. I made some pretty good progress. I've learned a lot and I feel better in general, and about myself. I'm extremely glad that I decided to do this.

I let my own insecurities keep me from signing up for crossfit for a few years actually. I was really curious about it, and just kept saying if I lost a little bit of weight and got a little bit more in shape then I would go sign up! But I never did, because I never lost the weight and because I thought that all of the "fit people" would look down on my sad pathetic self.

If you feel like that too, trust me when I tell you that I DID N O T GET TREATED THAT WAY AT FULL TILT.

Some days were harder than others. Some workouts I couldn't finish, some I struggled to finish, and one time I was even able to keep going past the amt of reps we were supposed to do!

But on the days that I struggled the most, on the days I wanted to cry because I felt so pathetic, the other members somehow knew that I needed a pat on the back, or a fist bump and a simple "Great Job Today!!!"

The same people I was afraid would laugh at me, were there to lift me up, congratulate me on my small achievements, and encourage me to keep going.

I still feel a little down on myself when I can't do what everyone else is doing- but I'm sure I'll get caught up eventually.

I said this was about more than a 6 week challenge when I started, and even though its over I plan to continue my journey.

If you're not sure about starting yours, give Full Tilt a chance. There are some really great people here, and my only regret is waiting so long to meet them!

Thank you so much for this opportunity Derek, and a big thanks to all of the coaches, and the members who have made me feel welcome.

See you guys...

One thing I’ve struggled with in the past 4 years has been motivation to get back in the gym. My health was not my priority. Things that kept me from stepping foot into a gym again were my own self doubt and lack of a motivating training partner at the gym. I used to go all the time. But I never truly felt like I was giving 110 percent on my own. I would cut corners, or settle for bare minimum. I came across the 6 week challenge at Full Tilt, decided to give it a go, and my life has changed immensely in those 6 weeks. No matter how exhausted or sore I am after a workout, I’ll always wake up counting down the minutes until I get to go to the gym again. Having the coaches keep me motivated, and always being treated like family has made the biggest impact on my own self doubt. Yeah, you’ll struggle the first few times. But with the push from the coaches, and the rest of the members at the gym, YOU can do ANYTHING at this gym. You WILL see results, and best of all, you WILL become part of the gym family.

I’ve never enjoyed going to the gym as much as I do now, and I’m going to continue on my journey. For anyone looking for a place to go that’s going to push you to your limits, but making sure you’re held accountable, don’t hesitate to step foot into this gym. You...

I don’t say this lightly - I have never been to one gym more than five times. I’ve never been able to get past the feeling of being judged, the constant weight of believing everyone around you is talking about how out of shape you are, how you just don’t belong there. I signed up for the six week program at Full Tilt not knowing whether or not I’d be willing to see it through. Let me just say this; the members of this gym are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. The coaches make sure that every single person gets the attention they need during each workout to ensure that everyone feels challenged by what they’ve put forth but that you also feel safe and confident in your ability to complete even the hardest WODs. I was given a month and a half worth of meal plans and habit forming tips that helped me stay on track through the entirety of the program. During these past six weeks, I have successfully lost twenty pounds!! Not only have I met the goals that were set for me by Derrick and his team, I’ve also made some incredible friends and I’ve developed a respect for my body that will be hard to lose moving forward. For the first time in ten years, I am proud of the body that I’m in and I actually know how to...