CrossFit^® OTL

Fantastic experience: Six years ago, I had just finished earning a degree but was the unhealthiest I’d ever been. I lay in bed one night and could feel my heart racing, simply due to its unhealthy state. I prayed, “I need help. I don’t want to die young.” A week later, a friend introduced me to a CrossFit group led by the Jaimes. (So, they were a direct answer to prayer, but I’m not telling them that.) I went for a consultation and told Javier my story. He asked me to do some simple, functional movements. The first was a squat. I attempted that squat and promptly fell over. Now, 6 years later, I can squat heavier weights than my workout partners. (They’re all faster than I am, but I’m strong.) Javier reminds me of the day I “rolled down the driveway” when asked to do a squat. “And now look how far you’ve come.” I have never in my life enjoyed exercise. I still don’t. I come for the camaraderie. My workout peeps motivate me, make me laugh, and push me to constantly better my health. I come for the training. I am able to do more than I ever have. I feel confident as I navigate middle age. I come because of the accountability. People notice when I’m gone. I come to be an inspiration to my daughters. They’ve seen me accomplish big intellectual and academic goals, and now they watch me accomplish physical goals. I come to see what other mountains I’m able to conquer. Never in my whole life did I know that I’m strong. I only knew that I was slower than everyone else. I am so grateful for what this group of people and the CrossFit community has given me. In my journey, I sweat, grumble, and laugh constantly. (I’ve only cried twice.) I have made amazing friends who celebrate my accomplishments and allow me to cheer them towards their own goals. I will never regret this journey. If I had said no 6 years ago, my life would not be the same now. I will forever be grateful that I was offered a chance to be part of this group and that I showed up that first time, rolled down the driveway in an ill-fated squat, and kept coming back.

Fantastic experience: We had been looking for a CrossFit class suitable for a beginner teen for several months and never found one that seemed to care about protecting the athletes through proper instruction and form. When we found CrossFit OTL, Coach Javier patiently spent time with my daughter and I answering all our questions and walking through their training philosophy and process. All the CrossFit OTL coaches are knowledgeable and encouraging. The athlete class has been a fun way for my daughter to build strength and power for her softball and running in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. It has become a regular part of her daily routine she looks forward to and she hates it when she has to miss a class.

Fantastic experience: I startedCrossFit with the OTL family a little over 2 years ago. I had been doing another well known group fitness program and I loved it, but even though I had been doing it for about 7 years, I hadn’t noticed much change in my body. My sister and friends were doing CrossFit so I thought I’d try just to see. I immediately received a wake up call as to where my weaknesses were and quickly had a laundry list of new goals. Progress was slow but steady and after a year, I really started to notice subtle but definite changes in my body: Muscle definition I had been lacking. While I work out because of my desire to be strong and healthy, I keep showing up every day because of the community. These are my people. They push me, encourage me, make fun of me. It’s why I drag myself out of bed every morning to torture myself (I jest). I can’t imagine trying to do any type of workout program without the coaching, encouragement and friendship I found at OTL.

Fantastic experience: One of the best places to meet the best people! Working out is never fun if you aren’t surrounded by those that encourage you. My mornings are filled with awesome people of all ages. CrossFit OTL cares about the whole person not just how buff you can become. The coaches give you hands-on instant feedback and help you make adjustments during workouts. It is a life changing experience and I recommend it highly to all my friends and family.

Fantastic experience: I started CrossFit OTL in January, and through the workouts, personal training, and athletic training, I feel confident to go play college soccer in the fall. The coaches are very helpful and friendly, and everything is very personalized. I love CrossFit OTL, and I recommend it to anyone looking to improve themselves!