Testimonials

Before                                                                  8 Weeks Later




During our 8 week challenge he shredded 21.2 lbs, lost 7.5 inches off his body, and lowered 2.9% body fat.

Before                                                             8 Weeks Later

During our 8 week challenge Erin shredded 17.9 pounds, dropped 9 inches off her body, and lost 6.3% body fat.
“I started Crossfit in July 2010. I had never heard of crossfit before I had walked into moxie nor did I have any idea of what crossfit actually entailed. My friend Justin introduced me to it. He told me his friend Ben had recently opened up a crossfit gym and that I should give it a try. I have been athletic my entire life. Played soccer since I was 5, volleyball and soccer in middle school, and was a competitive/varsity cheerleader in high school. Also, I’d go to 24 hour fitness on a regular basis all throughout high school. So being active and in shape wasn’t a foreign concept to me… until I came to college. My freshmen/sophomore year of college I probably gained anywhere from 20-30 pounds (thanks to my new found love of beer games and drunk munchies). So I decided I needed a new fitness plan that I’d actually stick with and would work for me, and that’s where crossfit stepped in. This year I decided to do the challenge again. I did the challenge last year and I lost around 4 pounds and 3 percent body fat. I saw a noticeable difference in my body, but I was nowhere near as dedicated to it as I was this year. At the start of the challenge this year my starting weight was 163 and I now weigh 145 and lost 6.3% body fat. Overall doing crossfit I’ve lost 30 pounds and am a much healthier person. During the challenge I was on the paleo diet… no grains, no alcohol, and no dairy… basically none of the “good” tasting foods. All throughout the challenge I stuck to my strict diet and exercise regimen. I’d usually do double days and go into moxie once in the morning and once at night (made that place my second home :]). At first it was really hard on my body getting used to the paleo lifestyle but it has been so worth it. I am one hundred percent more happy and confident about my body. I have so much more respect for my body and realize the good and bad consequences of what you consume. I love the way my body has changed for the better and want to continue to progress. Crossfit has totally changed my perspective about working out and has allowed me to push myself to do things I never thought I’d ever be doing. I had no idea what a jerk or snatch was until I started doing the “on ramp” classes at Moxie and now I’m doing Olympic weight lifting techniques every week at crossfit. Never thought I’d be able to do pull ups, run my mile in 6:44, clean 125, jerk 130, do pushups the “non girly” way, and be in good shape again. What I love about crossfit is that the workouts are constantly changing and you can ALWAYS improve. You’re never the “perfect” crossfitter. There is ALWAYS something you can be better, faster or stronger at… and that’s what keeps me coming back for more. The community at Moxie is beyond amazing. I have met the most awesome people there that are a part of my life not just inside Moxie but outside of it too. I am so grateful that I am apart of such a great place and it truly has had such a positive impact on my life. HUGE thanks to Ben, Chris, Eric, Drew and Suzy who have all put so much of their time and effort into making Moxie such a kick ass crossfit gym!”

Before Moxie:                                  After 2 Months: (and 52#’s lighter):

Coming to Crossfit Moxie was the best decision I have ever made. This place has turned my life around completely. During high school I was a tri-athlete and kept active for my first couple of years of college. After I stop playing sports and working out I started to gain weight fast, I guess it was from all the partying, lack of eating healthy and not exercising. Once I moved out to San Jose from Virginia I told myself I had to change and lose some weight but I was lazy and hated going to the gym because I felt that I was “that guy” everyone was staring at. When I yelped gyms around the area Crossfit Moxie were the first thing that came up, there was nothing but 5 stars and great reviews so I had to check it out.

Once I contacted Chris through email and told him a little about myself, not only did he answer back the next day but I felt that he was excited about me coming in. The first day I came to Crossfit Moxie I felt like I belonged. Chris and everyone there were very welcoming and supportive from day one. The first couple of days of work outs were very tough for me but Chris scaled it down and kept pushing me. I would have been satisfied just by doing the warm ups BUT then came the WOD. After the first day was completed I told Chris just to sign me up because I felt that this was the place for me to change my life.

At Crossfit Moxie ALL the coaches are very knowledgeable, very helpful and love what they are doing. They make the class fun and they push every single person to the edge so they get better at everything they do. I also love how everyone at Moxie helps and supports each other during our WODs.

After working out 5 to 6 days a week with Moxie, I have come a long way from where I started. At the beginning I couldn’t do a push up, run a 400m without stopping, I think it took me over 3 minutes, 5 sit ups without catching my breath and many other things. Just after a short 2 months I can now do push ups with no problem (unless we are doing Angie), I ran my 400m in 1:44, and can do plenty of sit ups. I have also gotten stronger in my lifts.

Crossfit Moxie has changed my life from being very overweight and non productive, to being fitter than where I was and having a lot more energy throughout the day. I have a long way to go but I know I couldn’t have done it with out Moxie. This place is for all types of people, whether you are in great shape or way out of shape (like where I was at the beginning) and it’s a great atmosphere with awesome people.