I've always struggled to find exercise routines that I can stick to, I don't enjoy them at all and I get bored extremely easily. For my birthday, someone got me a 6 week Crossfit 101 course at his crossfit place (it was something I was interested in, he didn't just give this to me lol) and so far it's been wonderful! The coaches are extremely good at teaching proper form and safety before letting you use weights, and I have never in my life been to a gym or any exercise facility and met with such supportive people. As long as you're working hard, that's all you need. Everyone is so chill and encouraging, you often get the more experienced members cheering the new members through their workouts. Plus the coaches all make the workouts really fun even if they're very tough.

Anyways I was a little bit worried because I heard some bad experiences of trans women in crossfit competitions, but I got a great group. The head coach/owner knows I'm trans and he's totally chill with it. Also he's my height which is extremely helpful to my self-esteem; the gym isnt full of massive towering men, there's lots of small guys too. It's just such a chill, welcoming place and I'm super excited that I've finally enjoyed a way to get fit.

So glad you found something that works for you.  Does crossfit get the endorphins going? The stress relief is as big a deal for me as the workout.

Quote from: FriendsCallMeChris on August 09, 2015, 09:41:02 PM
So glad you found something that works for you.  Does crossfit get the endorphins going? The stress relief is as big a deal for me as the workout.

I'd say it does, I've never felt so good after working out before, it really helps me out.

I'm so happy to hear that you've had a great experience so far! I myself haven't tried crossfit but I love to do martial arts in my spare time. They give a pretty good workout as well and by the end of each class I'm left sweaty but satisfied. 

I also just learned that there's a lot of LGBT people at the gym I don't know who the other trans people are but there are others there, which is super exciting.

Quote from: CursedFireDean on August 10, 2015, 05:18:05 PM
I also just learned that there's a lot of LGBT people at the gym I don't know who the other trans people are but there are others there, which is super exciting.

What a big plus! I'd really like to know that I wasn't the only one in my gym, too.  At least, I know that my trainer has trained FTMs before. That's a comforting thought.

Quote from: FriendsCallMeChris on August 11, 2015, 06:50:16 AM
What a big plus! I'd really like to know that I wasn't the only one in my gym, too.  At least, I know that my trainer has trained FTMs before. That's a comforting thought.

Definitely! I love this gym a lot, it's a shame that when I go back to school I won't be able to train there XD I'm definitely gonna return though whenever I'm home, it's a great place. I feel very confident that the coaches will be able to help me train in the best way for me.