"I have progressed more physically and mentally in the past 6 months than I did for the whole of my time at Crossfit"
Name: Victoria
Age: 32
What did you set out to achieve when you joined RSG?
My husband has been with RSG for a few years and I have always trained at Crossfit gyms. I’d hit a bit of a slump and wasn’t really progressing with my strength or body composition, plus I was struggling with my confidence after having a child, so I booked in to see Ant and his passion and down right honesty was refreshing.
My goal was to trim some body fat, get stronger and have a better relationship with food and my body.
What was your first week of training like?
At first I remember being a little overwhelmed as the class seemed to be quite close and they were mid-way through a programme, but it was absolutely fine. Everyone was amazing. I joined the RSG FB group beforehand so knew a lot of people’s faces already. I remember being sore in the first week, unlike a couple sessions of Crossfit, so I knew I’d made the right move.
How have your daily habits changed since starting at RSG?
Since my initial chat with Ant and writing down a few (realistic) new habits, I haven’t looked back. Because the groups are so close and coaches so invested in your wellbeing and progress, accountability was a big one.
What have been the biggest improvements?
My confidence and mental wellbeing. Oh, and winning member of the month 3 months in to me joining!!
What results have you achieved?
In 6 months I have lost 4.6 kg weight. I am down 6% body fat (I am now within 28% BF). I have gained 0.9kg muscle mass.
I can also Deadlift twice my body weight and took part in my first Powerlifting competition.
Squat 85kg >> 110kg
Bench 45kg >> 62.5kg
Deadlift 120kg >> 145kg
What was your competition experience like?
I had always liked training with a barbell but I never thought I’d be strong enough or have good enough technique to compete but RSG has taught me so much! Turns out I’m not too bad at it. I cheered on my gym mates at a comp in May (I didn’t feel quite ready) but I got the itch. Never in a million years did I think I would have the confidence to compete so it’s a massive achievement for me personally just to have signed up.
What do you enjoy about RSG?
I really enjoy the programming; the structure and continuity. And I of course love the people. I have made some friends for life for sure.
How does training at RSG differ from what you’ve done in the past?
I only train twice a week (2 RISE sessions), that’s all I have time for, and that is what I did at my Crossfit gym before RSG. I can honestly say I have progressed more physically and mentally in the past 6 months than I did for the whole of my time at Crossfit. It taught me some barbell movements and technique, but the structure of RSG compared to the random WODs at Crossfit really works for me. I can feel muscles working that I didn’t know I had. Also, the commitment and knowledge from the coaches at RSG on nutrition has helped me so much to make better food choices.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about starting at RSG?
Do it! If you want to feel like you are actually getting something out of going to the gym, then RSG is the right place to be. You will get more out of one hour RISE session than you would at a regular gym for a few hours. It’s focused, results driven, you’ll have the best people around you and be commended on your efforts throughout.
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