Rebecca Boon

Name: Rebecca Boon

Age: 32

Hometown:  Dorset, UK

How long have you been CrossFitting?

18 months

What is your favorite WOD/Exercise? 

Anything with short distance runs so you can get up a bit more speed, pull ups and rope climbs 

What is your least favorite WOD/Exercise?

Wall balls and overhead squats

What is your previous workout/athletic background? 

Prior to starting CrossFit I was super inactive. I had done some Aquafitness during pregnancy but nothing strenuous for some time other than walking. 

What was your first experience at CrossFit Cayman like?

Really great, I was slightly convinced I would hate it as I was not a fan of intense exercise. I thought CrossFit would be just lots of very heavy weight lifting and a bit inaccessible to me, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. It quickly became clear that CrossFit Cayman was really welcoming and inclusive, amazing for helping all abilities. 

What results have you seen since CrossFitting?

Amazing results. I had a postpartum issue with my abdominal wall so joined to help rehab this and it was one of the best things I ever did. The coaches guided me in what O could do to safely rehab and the recovery was much quicker than expected. My physio was amazed! Also my body and fitness are unrecognisable to when I started. I went from someone who never exercised to someone who goes 5-6 times a week and I love it!

What do you do to get yourself through a tough workout (mental thoughts, tips and tricks, etc.)? 

I remind myself where I am in the workout during the tough moves e.g “only one more round after this”

What's your favorite aspect about working out at CrossFit Cayman? The community feel to it. The coaches and athletes are so welcoming and friendly so you can instantly have a camaraderie with everyone. Everyone pushes you to get better and celebrates your successes with you.

What advice do you have for someone thinking about joining CrossFit Cayman? Don’t be intimidated by any preconceptions you have about CrossFit. This gym is for anyone and everyone. My husband had been saying for a year that I would like it before I joined, I wish I’d listened sooner.