I am probably different than your average CrossFitter. Exercise wasn't always

a part of my life. I actually thought I didn't like it and wouldn't ever. I thought

I was destined to an elliptical trainer in front of a TV or one of the many group

Classes my peers had succumbed to. So boring and so tedious. I would watch

people running down the street or happily approach the gym have no idea

what would compel someone to want to work so hard. Then I found CrossFit

and I realized it wasn't that I hated to exercise, I just hadn't found my sport. I

was instantly interested in challenge of it. I wanted to not only do well but

improve immediately. I wanted to work hard and reach my goals. Goals that

I had never even had the nerve to set for myself before. Being a bit on the

heavier side (60 lbs to be exact) Matt never gave me limitations but always

believed that I could do it. For that I will be forever grateful. I soon realized

that I was one of "those" people.....the ones who wanted to work so hard.

I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life. I have become level 1 certified to help people attain the fitness goals that they make for themselves, whatever they may be...just like I was helped. I have the unique ability to say I started from the bottom and worked my way up. I am interested in learning everything I can about CrossFit concepts and training and passing that information and knowledge onto our clients. I am proud to be part of the family here at Woodward CrossFit. I'm sure in no time you will be too.

~ Phyllis Torres

I didn’t participate much in sports until I turned 35 and started running.  I love

running and started setting various running goals for myself i.e. marathons

and ultra marathons and ran my first 100 miler back in 2005.  But I’ve always

been a skinny fat and never seemed to get faster.  I started Crossfit at

Woodward CrossFit in September 2009 dabbling here and there while training

for the San Antonio Marathon – within months I felt stronger and faster and

am now within 90 seconds of my Boston Marathon  Qualifier which I have no

doubt I will  succeed during this marathon season.  In February, I started

Woodward CrossFit consistently 3 days a week and transformed my body as I

never have been able to before.  With Matt Woodward’s guidance and

coaching I feel empowered and walk away from each workout feeling confident and who knew I could do a max dead lift of 185lbs….Matt did, of course.  I now participate in Crossfit Endurance two days a week (in addition to WFC three days a week) and look forward to what I will accomplish at the San Antonio half marathon in November.  And with Matt’s support and encouragement I recently became CF Endurance certified.

~ Ava White

CrossFit has changed my life. I feel strong. I feel confident. I feel athletic. I have Crossfit and Matt Woodward to thank for that. Matt can easily find your limits and push you past them. You will be amazed at what you can do.

~ Wendy Parent

I started CrossFit about 8 months ago. I had been doing some running and

boot camps throughout the summer, but just wasn't getting the results I wanted.

So, I decided to give it a try, and loved it from the beginning! I love the way it

pushes me, the intensity and the competiveness. I have the privilege of working

out with a great group that pushes me as well! I feel stronger, more confident

and look forward to pushing myself harder with each workout. Since I started I

have lost 22 lbs and 3 sizes! I couldn't off been as successful without changing

my diet as well. My goal is to compete in next year's CrossFit games.

~ Julie Gage