"I Initially joined CrossFit Anam as I wanted to try something different from training on my own. And I love it!

I would say there are a few reasons that keep me motivated and make me want to stick at it. Firstly, the workouts are challenging but enjoyable, you really want to push yourself!
The coaches are all so knowledgeable and more than happy to take the time to give you tips on how to tweak a movement to get better at it.
And actually having the opportunity to socialise with the friends I’ve made at CFA definitely makes it more enjoyable. The community spirit really helps to get you through a tough workout!"
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Thank you Janine!! Keep at it!

A few weekends ago, Cathy successfully completed her CrossFit Level 2 coaching Certificate.

As we all know, Coach Cathy has a hectic lifestyle. Between coaching CrossFit & Sweat45, managing operations at CFA and playing football, it was genuinely a miracle she managed to find a free weekend in her schedule to complete this course. She even had to travel to Manchester for it!

But like the rest of our coaches, Cathy wants to refine her coaching skills and with her recent Level 2 qualification, she now has a deeper understanding of CrossFit, its methodology and its practical application as a trainer.
We look forward to seeing Cathy continuing to develop her coaching here at CFA and adding a few more notches to her belt!
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Wonder where she will go to sit her Level 3?
Congratulations Coach!

Running is one of the most common movements we see people avoiding when it comes up on our programming.
And generally we hear the words “I don’t like running” or “I’m not very good at it” so instead we see our running days a bit quieter than say our burpee days - truth.

Anyway, obviously we understand completely that’s it hard to endure something you don’t necessarily feel strong doing or even enjoy doing, because you feel it’s a weakness.
We know that over-pacing can often throw a spanner in the works and we tend to see people hitting a threshold in which they find a challenge to sustain.

However, just like anything within our programming, we can scale back and build our engine through consistent exposure to running. We can reduce the distance and build aerobic capacity to then build intensity.
The more we practice something the quicker our bodies will adapt and get better.

The good news? Coming to class and being surrounded by people who are doing the same thing will make it an easier challenge to overcome.

Having said all that, of course there will be occasions when running isn't advised, depending on someone's physical ability at that time.
​So don't worry, there will always be alternatives available to anyone and everyone.