So I know the name of this blog is themed off of working out at home, however I wanted to share something outside of the at home workout genre. Fort Fit in Traverse City is Traverse City's finest Functional Fitness Gym.
What is exactly is functional fitness? It is similar to crossfit in the sense that they are both based on the foundation of improving your overall athleticism. Functional Fitness focuses on many different aspects of cross training. From the rowing machine to deadlifts and pull-ups to tire flips, you will be challenged and have more fun in this atmosphere than you have had at any other gym in your life.
What I like about this stylistically comparable (but not associated with the brand CrossFit) Crossfit Traverse gym is that you compete against your self from your PR (personal record) for the WOD (Workout Of the Day). You also compete against others in class while at the same time encouraging them to finish the WOD. The flexible class schedules make my life much easier as well. As soon as my wife is able to (after delivering our second child) she will be joining me in the classes.
We are social creatures at heart, even the most introverted (myself included) and this group dynamic really helps tap into that "beast mode" mentality that we can achieve when we are really really focused in on the workout. When you workout by yourself sometimes it is easy to do the moves half way. Not the case when the instructor or your class mates are observing you.
All ages and genders are found at Fort Fit. The instructor Sarah is a power house! She is an experienced collegiate track athlete and one of the few Certified Traverse City CrossFit Instructors. So as far as increasing your cardio, strength, mental stamina and overall athletic ability you will not be disappointed!
