There are many reason why I love CrossFit. In trying to distill it down to one main point, I find myself coming back to this: consistently doing CrossFit leads to profound individual growth. The kind of growth that, if allowed, can be astonishing. 

As adults, there is very little else in our daily lives that continually offers an opportunity to acquire an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of one's own mind. Specifically, the kind of knowledge that leads to answers to some of life's most important questions. Questions, for example, like what is holding me back, what am I afraid of, can I really do this, how do I react under stress, how do I overcome challenges and can I become the person to whom I am meant to become? Knowing the answers to these questions has a tidal wave effect, positively impacting so many things, confidence being top among them. 

I've been doing CrossFit for the better part of my adult life and I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, I would not be who I am today without it. It's so much more than a way to get strong and lose weight. It's a lifestyle that pushes mental and physical boundaries, all the while being surrounded by others who are doing the same. CrossFit is community. It's higher confidence, it's better relationships, better sex and better parenting. It's more energy, increased longevity and better health. It's just better.