After relocating back to my hometown of Miami, I struggled to find a CrossFit box that was the right fit for me. My brothers, Matthew and Andrew, introduced me to Invictus Miami and the rest, as they say, is history. After my first drop-in, I knew that this box was something special. From the personalized coaching and tough WODs to the community feel and awesome events planned by the staff. It wasn’t long after I started that I found Prime Build & Motor, which I thought was the perfect supplement to my CrossFit workouts. Now, I’m doing two-a-days, training harder than I’ve ever been and having more fun than I thought could be possible at a CrossFit box. And all my hard work has paid off. I’ve lost 15 pounds and placed second in Wod-O-Ween, my first ever CrossFit competition! Thank you to Invictus for changing my life and for inspiring me to be better, faster, and stronger.

In July of 2012 some friends found a Groupon for an Invictus Miami “Boot Camp”. I agreed to give it a shot. Although it was intimidating at first, I quickly realized how much more intense my workouts were compared to other forms of exercise I had tried. Another benefit was that I started to meet people and get to know other crossfit members. I completed my on-ramp certification in September of 2012 and since then have regularly surprised myself at what I can now do – rope climbing, kipping pull-ups, and numerous personal record 1 rep max weights. Through Invictus Miami I also discovered the Paleo lifestyle and completed the 30-day Paleo challenge. Between crossfit and paleo eating I have lost about 10 pounds of body fat and am having no trouble keeping the weight off. I think the results speak for themselves.

The coaches got to know me personally by aiding me in the workout and talking to me. I never felt like they were condescending or rude, but they were stern and effective. Overall, I see a huge improvement in myself. People (both friends and bystanders) have commented that I appear to be toning up. I’ve also noticed that I can carry more weight and go longer without exhaustion while doing other task. My slow but steady increase in workout ability has only had positive impacts on my life. Ultimately, the Invictus experience is completely beneficial and a worthwhile choice.