“If you’re serious about playing rugby, then get down to CrossFit Athletic and train with Christian and Wal. The program structure is fantastic, and the competitive nature of the training really pushes you, and has helped to accelerate my return from injury for the upcoming 2011 Super Rugby season with the Emirates Western Force.”
Pek Cowan, Emirates Western Force & Australian Rugby Representative
“I was not very optimistic about my first session with CrossFit Athletic, as I have been training for years with some of the best Strength and Conditioning coaches the Australian Institute and New South Wales Institute of Sport has to offer. I was expecting the session to be tough and more of a social thing but I was completely wrong.I was surprised at the results I was getting, particularly as I was already training 6 days a week, 2-3 times a day. I did not think I could improve with the workload I was already doing but I definitely noticed a difference. I found myself feeling stronger, fitter and leaner quite quickly after training with CrossFit Athletic. I even incorporated some of the exercises and techniques into my other training to make myself work that little bit harder and make it a little bit more interesting.
I enjoyed the social and competitive nature of the classes, which made me go back every week. My regular training is extremely tough and I push myself to my limits, however I do these by myself and it can get boring. The sessions with CrossFit Athletic reignited my spark and I enjoyed competing against other people. It improved my own training and made me hungry to go back to see what I was capable of. I also enjoyed the company of the other members and found everybody to be very welcoming and encouraging towards one another, creating a really positive environment.
I would recommend CrossFit Athletic to anyone who wants to achieve greater levels of strength, strength endurance, fitness, weight loss, or muscle gain and just a general improvement in well being.”
Emma Lincoln-Smith
Australian Winter Olympian, Skeleton
“I have been trying to get the strength back in my shoulder after reconstruction surgery a year ago. I was doing a basic gym program but it was not until after joining CrossFit Athletic that I started getting strength back in my shoulder. After only 6 weeks I was able to do more chin ups than I could before surgery!
Weights is an important part of selection into the Australian Water Polo Team and has never been a strength of mine. I did strength testing before starting CrossFit Athletic and after 8 weeks I am stronger than I have ever been, even before shoulder surgery. CrossFit Athletic has made a huge difference in how I play in the water as well as my strength out of the water. It’s also a great training environment, and has helped me enjoy my specific water polo sessions so much more. I am a stronger athlete both mentally and physically because of CrossFit Athletic.”
Holly Lincoln-Smith, Australian Water Polo representative
“CrossFit Athletic is a gym environment where you will get the best rewards physically and mentally. Some days you will walk out of CrossFit Athletic frustrated and others you will walk out 10 feet tall. It becomes very addictive but also loads of fun. I highly recommend CrossFit Athletic to anyone thinking about it”
Tony Carey
“I have been a member of a gym for as long as I can remember, and for as long as I can remember I hated going. It was boring and a chore, but one of those things that had to be done. I never imaged that the day I walked into CrossFit Athletic all of this would change. I was losing weight and toning up, all faster than I ever had in my life, and all of a sudden I found myself excited about going to train.
After a mere 3 months I was the fittest I had ever been and feeling great! It’s simply impossible not to get results at CrossFit Athletic. The trainers are what makes all this happen, they are extremely knowledgeable, know how to get the most out of you, and create a fun and friendly training environment. I’ve made some fantastic new friends and call CrossFit Athletic my little home away from home.”
Karen Lyle
“Your only entitlement in life is opportunity. CrossFit Athletic gives you the opportunity to better yourself and see results with every session.
I have been involved in sports my whole life from touch football, netball and soccer to surf lifesaving and triathlons and I have never seen faster overall total body results than I have with CrossFit Athletic. My overall stamina, strength and agility have improved dramatically. Every session is an enjoyable challenge. The team at CFA – from the trainers to the other members are what makes it such an enjoyable place to reach your goals!!!”
Chloe Donovan
“I first started training at CrossFit Athletic in July 2010 whilst I was on the mend from a knee reconstruction (Sept 09). The sessions were challenging and tough but still fun and in two months I was really noticing some great results. I was getting faster on the touch field and running for longer on the soccer field. I was starting to look and feel like an athlete again. Clothes that I hadn’t worn for nearly two years were starting to fit me again and the need to buy smaller jeans and shorts, is exciting for any woman!
Even from an early age I have been in representative teams for Gymnastics, Soccer and Touch Football, 5 times National Champion for Taekwondo and Australian Representative at the World and Asian championships. I’ve had the privilege to train with some of the most talented people in this country for numerous sports and been put through my paces by World and Olympic Champions abroad for Taekwondo. I love a team atmosphere, even when the result is individual, it is a wonderful movitator to have like minded people around you. Either doing it with you or encouraging you to give it your best. CrossFit Athletic is exactly that!
Christian and Paul have created a friendly yet competitive training environment. I’ve made new friends at CrossFit Athletic and I love training again, especially without all the bruises from fighting. This time last year I was a month away from being able to start jogging again. Now I am back playing Super League Football(Soccer) with Northbridge and loving being the fittest person at pre season training.”
Phillipa Robinson
“I have been training at CrossFit Athletic now for almost a year – I LOVE IT! The variety of exercise and inspiring trainers has done me the world of good. Not only have I lost over 38cm from my body and roughly 18kgs, but I’m feeling fit and healthy for the first time in years, and can honestly say I love exercising now. Christian and Wals enthusiasm and passion for fitness, along with the knowledge and skills they share in such a fun and friendly training environment has totally converted me.
I am staying motivated and, above all, really enjoying seeing such fantastic results!”
Nicole d’Astoli
“Since starting training with Christian and Wal just under 2 years ago, I have seen quite a change. I began training at CrossFit Athletic 1 day a week and after a few months I increased it to twice a week. As my fitness level increased, my confidence also began to increase and the guys motivated me to begin training 3 days a week. It was when I started this 3 day a week training that I saw the most change in my boday shape. Since March 2010, I have lost over 10 kg and 40cm from my overall measurements with my body fat levels decreasing dramatically. I also used to suffer from severe migraines and have noticed a large reduction in how many migraines I get and also a reduction in the severity of the symptoms I get from them.
Seeing a positive change both physically and mentally, as well as building a love of working out has helped me to continue training. The other major part of my success is the ongoing support and encouragement I receive from Wal and Christian. I would recommend CrossFit Athletic to anyone who is serious about making a change to their lifestyle”.
Natalie Cairns
“If your tired of just going to the gym and achieving only some goals that you set, if any, give up that life and come to CrossFit Athletic. Professionally run, clean environment and great atmosphere where you are certain to achieve goals quicker than you ever have before, plus more. You will be amazed at how quickly you develop strength and the ability to perform exercises that you thought were way above you level. CrossFit Athletic is an amazing place to train and perform.”
Josh Butcher
“Do it now…it’s hard and you will be pushed beyond anything fitness-wise you have ever done, but the trainers are great and it is worth every cent!”
Lauren Sheens
“Absolutely love CrossFit Athletic…amazing environment due to great trainers and people. CrossFit Athletic is very supportive, and I love that there is a good culture and balance of people who are naturally very athletic and competitive, and then also those who are not so competitive with others, but aim to better individual results…. Very happy at CrossFit Athletic!”
Felicity Cleaver
“At CrossFit Athletic the classes are always challenging and when you get to the end, you know you’ve achieved something worthwhile – even if it’s just an extra rep of a skill you struggle with. Paul and Christian are excellent trainers and the environment they create at CrossFit Athletic really reflects that; very supportive and motivational. Most importantly for me, they don’t let you quit on yourself – if there’s something you can’t do there’s always a way to modify and work towards it. I walk away from each session with a feeling of accomplishment, a goal for next time and a smile.”
Fiona Bickerstaff
Great strength training in a group environment to keep you motivated. The focus on correct technique at CrossFit Athletic is first class and you are always given individual attention. The variety of the work outs are great to keep you interested and you never know what to expect but you are always pushed hard. I’ve been coming for 3 weeks and already seen results in strength, tone and fat loss. I love it.
Julia Higgs
“I have been going to gyms for 20 years but the improvement in my fitness has increased 5 fold since I started training with Paul. Not only is he armed with lots of useful knowledge, he listens to your feedback and actively helps you through any injuries or issues. His approach is open, supportive and he has truly helped me to increase my overall health and training while having a bit of fun too.”
Margaret Janaway
