Mike Estlick
June 19, 2007
“When I started CrossFit I had the vague goal of getting stronger. I didn’t know much about the program, and my previous experience in the gym was using weight machines and the elliptical trainer without much result. I was doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and at age 30 I was being overpowered on the mat by people 5 and 10 years younger than me.
After nine months of CrossFit, I’m definitely stronger than I’ve ever been. Now, I lose by technique more than by strength at BJJ. And CrossFit is much more rewarding than I thought it would be. Chris is a great coach and I really enjoy learning new movements. We’ve learned some Olympic lifting, Kettlebells, ring exercises, and more. We’re constantly refining our techniques and that keeps me motivated. Chris pushes us hard, and is able to scale the workouts to our current fitness and skill level. The workouts are also very time efficient. Class is one hour long, and I feel like I accomplish more in 30 minutes at CrossFit than I ever did in 2 hours at the gym by myself.” - Mike Estlick of Fort Collins. June 2007.
