Spotlight CF Yongsan

CrossFit: ultimate fitness challenge

by USAG - Yongsan on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 8:31am

A group of over 40 Servicemembers and civilians from various Garrisons attend CrossFit at Collier Field House, Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luz Marin)

by Sgt. Luz Marin
(USAG Yongsan Public Affairs)

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea- Diverse participants from the Yongsan community and Soldiers from Area I joined CrossFit instructor Maj. Lillian Perkins at Collier Field House for a challenging workout on Feb. 8.  
An optimal blue print for strength and conditioning, CrossFit is suitable for committed individuals regardless of experience or fitness level. “Participants essentially compete against themselves, they motivate each other as a group and keep on coming back, there is an average of 20 to 30 consistent attendees per class” said Perkins.

The workouts are designed to be scaled according to individual fitness ability. “It is as intense as you want it to be, a scaled workout to your fitness level modified to your own pace,” said Marlene Afzal, a four year CrossFit challenger.
“It is a great fitness program for anyone and it’s a lot of fun,” said Perkins. It doubles as a family affair, Lynne Imamura at only 12 years of age regularly participates in CrossFit classes with her mother “Uou get to work as hard as you want, you don’t have to be advanced, and I recommend it to kids because it’s cool,” exclaimed Imamura.

Nickole Diehl, a K-16 Army spouse and mother of three has lost over 50 lbs in a period of 7 months. “I love CrossFit, it’s a really intense workout, we are always learning new things and I keep on improving. I workout side by side with athletes, press on to exceed and do extremely well,” said Diehl.



“Garrison Yongsan and the Installation Management Community support all Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians with quality personal fitness programs that meet their needs,” said Garrison Commander Col. Bill Huber.

CrossFit is offered at Collier Field House on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for beginners and at 6 p.m. for advanced members. CrossFit classes are also held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively.  Childcare is offered free of charge. Visit http://www.crossfit.com/ to learn more about CrossFit, discover new workouts posted daily and take a peek at their CrossFit Journal for details on the theory and techniques of the program.