Think back to the day you first walked into CrossFit Committed. Do you remember your first impression? We all walked in with different expectations, different reasons for being there and different goals. However different our original motivations may have been, we are all still here 3 months, 1 year, 3 years or even 5 years later. Why? Results? Maybe. It is clear that CrossFit works: we are getting stronger and fitter. Arguably though, understanding the concept and with enough discipline, you could go workout on your own and also get results. So what do we have at CFC that keeps people coming back? How does someone who once “hated” exercise suddenly find himself or herself working out 5 times a week? How does the seemingly most shy and quiet member end up finding their voice, making friends for life and dominating the dance floor at our parties? One word: Community. For the purposes of this article we are going to define Community as: “A group or groups of people with enhanced social connections who are mutually engaged in an activity, common interest or pursuit.” We of course know that what is built and maintained everyday in the gym (our community) … Read More