I found CrossFit Woodbury in June of 2010 shortly after the gym opened. After spending the past four years in and out of the “Globo Gym” and running mile after mile on the roads training for marathons and not seeing any real improvement, I was looking for something different, challenging, and fun. Thankfully, CrossFit Woodbury and Coach Matt Burns delivered all of that and more.
Having very limited experience lifting weights and even less experience with Olympic lifting my introduction to CrossFit started with the “On Ramp” program. The one on one coaching I experienced during this time not only allowed me to learn a lot in short period of time, but also ensured that I was following safe and correct technique for all the new lifts and exercises I was learning. While I would never say that I haven’t been sore, I will stress that I have never been injured – the coaching and personal attention is great!
I cannot stress enough how thankful I am that I found CrossFit. Prior to doing this I thought I was in pretty good shape, CrossFit quickly showed me that true physical fitness is much more than being able to run a few miles or mindlessly move on a machine. Now I know I am working towards true physical fitness – I have a long way to go to get there, but I know with this program I will improve every day.
When I was going to the YMCA to workout or headed out for a run by myself, it had gotten to be more work than fun. I no longer enjoyed the workouts and I dreaded the hours spent running – I kept going, but my heart wasn’t in it. After almost three months of CrossFit this is no longer the case. I look forward to my daily workout and I’m excited to come back the next day. The Burns’ are warm, welcoming, positive, and most importantly they just want to see their clients improve and get healthier. I can’t imagine going back to the way things were and I don’t think I ever will…
Aaron E.
Woodbury, MN
September 7, 2010
I highly recommend Crossfit Woodbury to ANYONE looking to get in the best shape of their life! The workouts are tough but fun and are perfect for everyone from young athletes to adults looking to lose weight or improve their overall physical fitness. Crossfit Woodbury will bring you to the next level.
Matt does a great job teaching the basic skills and is there to ensure proper form. He also motivates and encourages you to get the best results from your workout.
You cannot get results like this in "big box" gyms riding ellipticals for hours or at home doing infomercial videos.
The key to physical fitness for me is keeping me interested, and with Crossfit Woodbury, I always look forward to working out even though I know how physically challenging it might be.
Thanks Crossfit Woodbury
Jeff T.
Cottage Grove, MN
October 11, 2010
Crossfit Woodbury takes a no nonsense approach to fitness. The gym is full of functional equipment as well as expert instruction. You will not find ellipticals and mirror surrounded rooms. What you will find are people giving 100% to achieve their goals. The support and camaraderie from the Crossfit community cannot be duplicated anywhere else. You will not just find a gym; you will find a group of friends who will encourage and inspire you to do better. If you are concerned with achieving results, there is no better place than Crossfit Woodbury.
Jeremy S.
St. Paul, MN
October 11, 2010
I could speak to how Crossfit Woodbury is different then the traditional gym, but if you are on the site, I assume you already know that.
I have been Crossfitting for over three years, a Level 1 certified Crossfit Trainer who has trained at and trained out of several gyms located throughout East Coast and Midwest. As an experienced Crossfiter, I know first and formost that Crossfit will find your weakness. Over the last three years of Crossfiting I have definitely found my weakness and have constantly sought after improvement.
Where the Crossfit Woodbury experience is different than the rest of the places I have been is Matt's ability to see problems and offer solutions and almost meticulously keep working with you as an athlete to fix your problems. I have been working out at this location for less then a month and have already had lots of improvement in several of my Olympic lifts.
Whether you have been an athlete your whole life or just starting your fitness journey now, it is my personal opinion Matt has the tools to not only get you fit, he will show you the right way to do it.
Jacob Wandersee
Hugo, MN
December 2010
