I truly believe that we should give back in all aspects of our lives. The fitness side of our lives shouldn’t be any different. So, now that you embarked on your road to health and fitness what can you do to help others reach that point as well? I’ve got some ideas for you that you can incorporate that are easy and help everyone around you including yourself !
Cheer on your teammates. This might sound funny to stand there and be the cheerleader but in the end it’s about community and helping those around you. The great thing about CrossFit is the community aspect. You are there for each other long after the WOD.
Be the “Box Mom or Dad”- Sometimes we forget as adults it’s nice to be taken care of. If you are the one who is prepared for anything such as bandaids, hairties, extra drinks etc.. you are helping others out in a sincere way.
3-Share your talents with others. You might find that you are really good at a difficult skill. It might help others to hear how you cue yourself to do the skill and that might be the one missing link to help someone in class. Share your knowledge and help others.
If you are a mom and have kids maybe you can do a babysitting workout swap. It’s hard to find time to workout when you are busy but if you can donate an hour to watch the kids and then have someone do the same for you, now you got a break and a workout in !!
Buy local produce and swap with the class. Food can get expensive and if you are eating healthy, most of the time some of it will perish and waste. IF you swap with friends you are now cutting down the cost as well as eliminating extra food that you couldn’t eat.
Have a class volunteer day! If you want to give back to the community what better way than to become involved in the community and the events that take place. It’s important to help other organizations in becoming the best they can be as well as creating an unique bond with your box mates.
If you really want to make your Box a place that everyone feels welcome and a sense of community, sharing your abilities, talents and time can be one of the most gracious things you can do. Find a way to give back and you will also find new relationships and opportunities that develop from it.