"Community Health and Fitness"

John Foster

3 Jan 2012 | No Comments | posted by Roberto Garza | in Blog, G7 CrossFit of Laredo, Success Stories

John Foster

1.Why did you join G7 Athletics?

I was getting tired of my workout routine that had not changed much over the last couple of years.  I had reached a plateau and I needed a change.

2. What was your life like prior to G7 Athletics?

I have been into exercise & fitness since high school but it wasn’t until about 3 years ago that I really started dedicating myself to truly taking care of my body.  I would go to a local gym 4-5 times a week and run several miles each week religiously.  I felt I was “in shape” however I also felt a dissatisfaction with the long, monotonous workouts I had been doing these last few years.  I had heard about G7 but wasn’t sure it was for me,  I thought it was a “bootcamp” for those who weren’t used to working out.  It wasn’t until a friend of mine (Sheldon) starting suggesting to me that I join and see what G7 was truly about that I really considered joining.  I was ready to make the switch and I’m glad I did.

3. What results have you seen since joining the G7 Athletics community?  (emotional, physical, & mental)

I can see and feel an overall improvement in my health and physique since joining G7.  I make a more conscience effort to eat better, I feel stronger than I ever have and I sleep better.  The list goes on and on.

4. Has G7 Athletics helped you break through any mental barriers?

The G7 Strong program not only makes you physically stronger, but mentally stronger as well.  Thanks to the G7 coaches, I always try to squeeze in one or two more reps when I would normally just give up. There’s a great satisfaction in knowing you gave it 100% and physically you can feel it.

5. List Any Data & Hard Numbers you have, include before & current.

Body Fat Dropped -13% to 9%
Inches Lost – 33″ to 32″
Weight Lost – 188lbs to 183lbs

 

Gus Orta

16 Dec 2011 | 4 Comments | posted by Roberto Garza | in Blog, G7 CrossFit of Laredo, Success Stories

Gus Orta

My name is Gus Orta, I am 16 years old and I joined in G7 Athletics in May of 2011. I joined because I wanted to get fit over the summer.

Before joining G7 I would jog and bike ride to “try” and stay healthy. I wasn’t the fastest jogger. I could run a mile in about 14 to 15 minutes and that was difficult for me. When I finished my first official class at G7, I  realized how out of shape I was. I was embarrassed at how badly I performed but I told my self “stick with it and you’ll see the results you want”. I remember not being able to do pushups, having to use the biggest band to do pull-ups, being a little fatigued after the warm up, and “almost” wanting to give up my first month of being there.

But surely enough my hard work has paid off! I can now do push ups, pull-ups with a smaller band, and I can run 1 mile in 11 minutes and 3 miles in under 36 minutes. Now when I wake up the first thing I think of is what the work out at G7 is going to be and, when I am at school I just want the day to fly by so I can go to the gym. I no longer have thoughts of wanting to give up or stop and during each workout. I try and push a little bit harder by increasing the weight I use, the height of the box or shaving a few seconds off my time.

I have learned how to eat healthy and I look forward to continued success at G7. I owe all my success to the coaches/athletes who push and motivate me. Especially head coach, Rob for helping me during the “G-Force Challenge”, and my mother and brother for working right beside me.

In my 6 months at G7 I have lost 43 pounds and 6 inches off my waist.