Member Spotlight: Kenny Weinstock

Kenny Weinstock has been a Legitimus member for just four short weeks, but it’s safe to say he has already drank the Kool-Aid.

Kenny is a regular at the 6:30 pm class and according to Jen, he has been at just about every single class since he took a free Saturday class last month.

Jen also says that Kenny was a natural addition to our crazy group with his quirky humor and determination in WODs.

Like the rest of us, Kenny took fitness classes in the past and saw little to no results.

Fast forward to now, four weeks into his CrossFit career, and he already notices a difference in his mind and body, thanks to the warm and welcoming CFL community.

He is a big fan of super quick and efficient work outs that leave him gasping for breath and covered in sweat. He is not a fan of sit ups and push-ups!

Kenny is an attorney in Hartford with a crazy schedule, so the set class times at Legitimus really work for his lifestyle and more or less give him no reason NOT to attend a class and get his butt kicked.

His long term CrossFit goals include getting a pull up, losing 15 pounds, and getting his wife and 4 kids into the Gym with him.

Be sure to say Hi if you see Kenny, and welcome him to the Legitimus family!

FAQ Legitimus Style

What is CrossFit? I hear it’s intense.

CrossFit is as intense as you want it to be. It is a strength and conditioning program that can be scaled to all fitness levels and backgrounds. Even if you haven’t worked out in twenty years, or EVER, CrossFit is for you.

At Legitimus, our oldest member is 70, and our youngest is 10. Everyone takes part in every workout, and scales or modifies movements to their ability.

Our members come in all shapes and sizes, and have fitness abilities all across the board. It is not uncommon for everyone in a class to be doing something different, according to their capability.

Do I have to be in shape to start?

No, of course not! You join a gym to get in shape… you don’t join a gym before you join a gym! That is just confusing.

What can I expect?

All CrossFit boxes (box = gym) program their workouts a little differently. Generally, you can expect to get your butt kicked.

There will be squats, and lots of them. You’ll also see push ups, jump roping, lunges, sit ups, wall ball… basically anything you can think of that involves moving your body in a functional way, is what you’ll find in a CrossFit gym.

Expect to get sweaty... no matter what you think you can or can't do, CrossFit will challenge you to do more.

Expect Olympic Weight Lifting....

And to make new friends...

At Legitimus, our head Coach is creative and inventive.

We never know what she will come up with next!

Every day is different, our work outs are never announced, or posted on line… so you won't know what you’re doing until you walk in the door! You will be challenged every day.

What’s with the kilts?

Sport kilts are a staple at Legitimus. They’ve been around since the day we opened our doors, and while we could explain it to you… take a look at a picture like this and then tell us… does it matter??

Why is it so expensive!?

You’re right, CrossFit is expensive, and if you are used to paying $10 a month, it may be a shock to you at first. But, let’s remember that you get what you pay for.

At Legitimus, we offer a lot of different price plans. There are family plans, student plans, and right now we have an amazing Living Social deal going on... $50 for an unlimited month! 

You can be sure that you are spending money not only for a gym membership, but for a complete lifestyle change.

You are joining a community, where nearly every member will know your name, and want to see you succeed. 

We offer babysitting at least three times a week, and our Coaching is as close to one on one as you can get, without having a personal trainer. 

What we do is very different than a "Buy it and forget it," membership that you might get at another gym. If you stop showing up, you can expect a Coach to hunt you down and find out why!!

But is it for me?

Try it out and see! Legitimus offers free classes every Saturday at 9 am.

Is every member jacked? I am a woman and don’t want to get big muscles.

It is a common misconception that if a female lifts weights she will automatically be a beast and not be able to fit through a doorway. It is a nasty, silly rumor that just isn’t true. 

We encourage you, and CHALLENGE you to find ONE of our female members that looks really jacked, and not toned and sculpted.

Unless you plan on devoting your life to the weights, it just isn’t realistic.

I’m embarrassed by my lack of fitness.

We have all been there, and you can be sure that at Legitimus you will find only friendly, welcoming faces, that want to see you succeed. It sounds like a gimmick, but it’s not. Try a Saturday class and see for yourself!

Member Spotlight: T.J. Oneglia

T.J. Oneglia is pretty humble about his fitness ability.

A Legitimus member for one year, T.J.; who says he loves box jumps, and Olympic lifting, is also one of the fastest people in the gym, according to Coach Brian.

Coach Jen says that T.J.... "makes the Litchfield Road Race look like a walk in the park,"... so we know he is pretty damn fast.

T.J. is also the first person in the history of CrossFit to say that he truly really enjoys wall ball...but don't worry, he hates wall walks just like the rest of us.

T.J. is the type of athlete who would rather go light and focus on correct form than go heavy and risk injury. 

He is a 5:30 am regular, and hopes to keep improving his fitness, stay healthy, and eventually get a muscle up!

He and his wife Mary, who also WODs at Legitimus sometimes, recently moved from Litchfield to Avon with their two children.

If you see T.J. at the gym, please ask him to slow down... and stop making the rest of us look bad!

Member Spotlight: Nicole Weston

If you have had the pleasure of working out with Nicole, then you already know a few things:

She is super fast.
She is super friendly.
She is strong as shit.

That last one is a direct quote from Coach Jen, and if she said it, you know its true.

Nicole started CrossFitting at Legitimus when she bought a Groupon last year. She had taken a class at another box and was less than pleased with the workout, so she was slightly skeptical about whether or not CrossFit was really for her. 

A year later and she is wodding 4 days a week (she is a 7 am regular), and is addicted (like everyone else).

Nicole loves the challenge, the constant change of pace, and the fact that wods are not posted… the surprise is what gets her into the gym!

Her CrossFit likes and dislikes include; the super motivating coaches (like) and snatches (dislike).

Nicole’s current gym related goals are to get one unassisted Pull Up by her birthday (in March!), and to continue striving towards eating 100% Paleo.

Nicole credits CrossFit to helping change her life;

“There is no longer, ‘I can’t,’… now I tell myself that I can do it… so if you ever see me talking to myself, that’s why!!”

Nicole threw out her scale a year ago, so she can’t say for certain how much weight she has lost… but she has gone shopping twice in 12 months for smaller pants!!

If you haven’t wodded with Nicole just yet, be on the lookout for her killing workouts and taking names… and doing pull ups by March!

See You Saturday

If you are interested in trying CrossFit, the 9 am class on Saturdays is ALWAYS FREE!!

This class is usually large and always chaotic and fun.... there is A LOT going on!

The 9 am Saturday class does not focus on barbell work, so it is the perfect environment to give CrossFit a try!!

Don't worry, ALL movements can be modified to your ability... even if you haven't worked out in years, Legitimus Coaches can get you moving!!

Classes are full of people of all athletic abilities, ages, shapes and sizes.

It is not uncommon for everyone to be doing something a little bit different at one time.

Newbies work with other newbies... so there is never any pressure.

If you have any interest in CrossFit, contact Jen@CrossFitLegitimus.com, or just drop in to a Saturday class at 9 AM... it is always free... and fun!

See You Then!


Psssttt.... Interested in signing up for the Women's Fitness Camp?? There's still time!!

Women's Fitness Camp Session 2!

Good News! 

If you couldn't make it to the Women's Fitness Camp over the holidays, we have another session launching in a few weeks!

The Legitimus Women's Fitness Camp is starting up again on January 14.

This class will run for 4 weeks, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11:30 am.

The Women's Fitness Camp differs from our regular CrossFit classes because there is NO barbell work, and NO pull ups.

If you are a little hesitant to try CrossFit because you've heard it's for fire breathing maniacs (we actually take that as a compliment), then this is the class for you.

You will get an intense cardio workout, scaled to your specific fitness level and ability.

Legitimus member Jackie Blea, has attended both CrossFit and Women's Fitness Camp classes, and had this to say about the Program: 

"The Fitness Camp is perfect for me! I wasn't feeling very successful in CrossFit classes, but the Fitness Camp gave me the self-esteem boost I needed. All of the movements are still CrossFit related, but are scaled back a bit. It is a great way to enter the CrossFit world slowly, and I would absolutely suggest it for anyone!"

If you are interested in giving the Women's Fitness Camp a try, please contact Coach Liz or Coach Jen today.

Liz@CrossFitLegitimus.com

Jen@CrossFitLegitimus.com

The next session begins on January 14, and costs $150 for the 12 class program.

Hope to see you there!!

   

Congratulations!

Congratulations Coach Jen... who was recently asked to be a brand ambassador for Lululemon Farmington Avenue!!

Being chosen as a brand ambassador means that Lululemon recognizes Jen's leadership role in our local fitness community... and believes that she truly embodies the brand's core values.

Sierra Varin, is a Legitimus member, and the Assistant Store Mananger at Lulu Farmington Ave. Sierra and other Lulu employees surprised Jen last week when they asked her to become one of their ambassadors... she had this to say about the exciting news:

"We believe that Jen will be an amazing ambassador because she is a rockstar Coach in our community. Jen inspires athletes to be bigger and badder, all while keeping their focus on health and having fun!"

Congratulations Jen... your efforts are recognized well beyond the four Legitimus walls.. we are proud of you!!