Athlete of the Month

Client Review

I started attending CrossFit ATR seven weeks ago and I’m feeling the best I have felt in a long time. I suffered from constant headaches due to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Last year, my doctor told me I either needed to get in shape or start taking blood pressure pills. I
purchased a Peloton and did that 4 to 5 times a week for almost 6 months. Even though I lost 15 pounds, the headaches continued and I hit a plateau with the weight loss.

That’s when I decided to look into other workouts. I tried HIIT classes but that wasn’t cutting it since it was just mostly cardio which I had already been doing. A friend of mine recommended I start to lift weights but I had no clue where to begin since I had never lifted weights in my life. My friend convinced me to join CrossFit ATR and it has literally been life changing. I recently went back to my doctor for my yearly check up and he was in shock with my progress. My blood pressure is back to normal levels and most importantly, my headaches are gone. And as an added bonus, I have lost 13 lbs in the past 7 weeks and 2 inches from my waistline.

I think the biggest difference between ATR and other workout classes is the incorporation of weightlifting and the personal attention the coaches give everyone. The coaches are there step by step with you and scale everything for all fitness levels. I normally take the noon class and there are all types of people there. From 10 years experience to beginners like me. One of the cooler parts about this gym is how friendly, helpful and encouraging everyone is.

ATR itself is very spacious and has several workout stations. The workout equipment is in good shape and they recently put in new floors. There is plenty of parking and 5 individual showers.

Overall, I feel this is the best deal in San Diego and would recommend it to everyone. Special shout out to the awesome coaches who have helped me transform my health and body in just a couple of months.

-Miguel Parra