At CrossFit Iron Horse, we know that achieving your health and fitness goals is 𝘯𝘰𝘵 a one-size-fits-all approach.
We all have different training backgrounds (or none at all), various struggles, and our own unique goals, so while CrossFit or personal training can lead to incredible results individually, combining the two can help you achieve the goals that matter most to you 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳!
Here’s why this combo works so well:
1. Specificity
CrossFit’s high-intensity workouts are great for building strength, endurance, and improving overall health. Combine that with personal training and you’ll be better equipped to work on what matters most to you, every single week, and with your own coach. Whether that means developing a lift you’d like to gain confidence in, learning a new skill, or losing body fat, the combo is unmatched. Because CrossFit workouts are programmed for general physical preparedness (generally improving your overall health and fitness), and personal training is much more targeted and specific to YOU, combining both gives you the best of both worlds.
2. Breaking Through Plateaus
At a certain point plateau’s are inevitable, but you can break through them with the right strategies. While group CrossFit classes are great for overall fitness, personal training is more targeted. Your coach will make adjustments to your program to ensure you’re still making progress—whether that means increasing your strength and performance, losing body fat, or increasing muscle mass! When you combine CrossFit and personal training, you can still be deeply involved in the community aspect of CrossFit while meeting with a coach to devote at least one day a week to working on your specific goals.
3. Extra Motivation and Accountability
It’s completely normal to experience a loss of motivation or struggle with consistency when you’re establishing a fitness lifestyle. It’s all part of the process! When these periods arise, depending on yourself to get to a CrossFit class can become difficult, but meeting with a coach for a personal training session will ensure you’re consistent, which is the most important piece to the puzzle. Interestingly enough, we’ve found that those who work with their own coach are more likely to show up for group CrossFit classes on their own too. Knowing you have an appointment scheduled with your coach helps you stay committed, helps you feel more motivated and accomplished post session, which increasing your motivation to get back in again on your own.
4. Maximizing Your Time
Time is precious. It’s our most valuable resource. While group CrossFit workouts can be adjusted to your individual needs every class you come in for, the workouts are not specific to you. On the flip side, personal training focuses on your specific needs. Because your coach’s job is to help you accomplish your goals faster, you’ll be working on the needle movers more frequently. Whether that’s helping you become more consistent in your mechanics (building muscle memory), following a plan that’s designed to increase your strength at a faster rate, or performing exercises that help you work around a limitation or injury, your coach will ensure you’re maximizing your time in each session.
5. Long-Term Health and Wellness
CrossFit is incredibly effective in improving overall health and wellness. Combining CrossFit with personal training can help you balance your training, helping you polarize your workouts, keeping energy, motivation, and confidence high. Your coach will help you with recovery protocols, mobility, and additional strategies to ensure you’re feeling good in every workout. They’ll hold you accountable to staying consistent, moving with intention, and making progress, encouraging you in a supportive and sustainable way.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking to take your fitness to the next level, combining CrossFit with personal training is a game-changer. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, hit new goals, or break through plateaus, our coaches are here to help.
Contact us today and let’s make your fitness goals a reality! Book your free initial consultation here!