Gateway CrossFit Personal Training

"I am 31 years old and have been going to Gateway CrossFit for about 3 years now. When I first started working out with John I felt I was in pretty good shape, stayed active mostly with recreational sports (basketball, softball, indoor soccer, golf), but kept hearing the mania surrounding CrossFit and wanted to give it a shot. Gateway CrossFit was a perfect fit for me for several reasons: a) having never really done a squat or deadlift before I needed the personalized attention to nail the form; b) for the same reason as a) I was also slightly (understatement) embarrassed at how much I could actually lift and the individualized sessions (3, 2, 1 on 1) kept that from going public; and c) John and Mark do an outstanding job of pushing one further than they would normally go on their own but not to total exhaustion/failure like you sometimes hear about in some traditional CrossFit boxes. Their ability to design and tailor a workout for clients of all ages and physical condition is remarkable and in my opinion sets them apart from other trainers. As for the results (and this is no BS), within 1-2 months I was hitting the softball and golf ball farther than I ever had, and my quickness on the basketball and soccer fields had improved tremendously. John taught me how to build true, full body strength which has helped me become a better athlete. Now when I go to the gym on my own, instead of doing curls and tricep push downs for an hour and half, I am doing squats and deadlifts with the real lifters and in/out in 45 mins. I would highly recommend checking these guys out, and why not when the first visit is free!!"

"I started going to Gateway Crossfit to prepare for a surf trip to Puerto Rico in November 2011. After catching some of the best waves I have ever caught and having the stamina to stay in the water for each 2+ hour session, it was obvious the proof was in the pudding! I continued to train with them for another 3 years til I decided to move from St Louis, MO. John and Mark are attentive, knowledgeable, encouraging and know how to push you to the edge without pushing you over. They have created a non-intimidating, unique personal experience for their clients."

"I have been going to Gateway CrossFit for about 2 years now. Since it is very personalized with at most 2 other people working out at the same time, there is a lot of personal attention. The trainers are great! First and foremost, they are encouraging and knowledgeable. They have a talent for knowing when to push for more and when showing up was the greatest accomplishment of the day. I feel like my training is important to them and not just my money. The workouts are always tough and interesting. I go home sweating. CrossFit helped me prepare for a marathon. It is helping me lose weight and it is helping me return quickly from some running injuries. It is the best money I've spent on my fitness. If you are looking to get healthier this New Year, I highly recommend joining."

"My experience with Gateway CrossFit Personal Training is both personal (I'm a client) and professional (I'm a referring chiropractic physician.) It is my opinion as both client and doctor, that Coaches Mark Whitener and John Seiler have created something very special. Although I have exercised in a gym setting for many years, and have been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor myself, I had never lifted very heavy before starting at Gateway CrossFit. I have gained considerable strength and to my surprise and delight, have been enjoying the most amazing 'flexible strength' in my yoga practice. It's truly empowering! The coaches not only scale workouts individually for their clients, they personally create unique programs for each individual client. Believe me, it works! As a chiropractor, I have seen wonderful things from Gateway CrossFit. John and Mark have the requisite skill to recognize warning signs in their clients and head them off. They proactively refer clients to my office to deal with pre-existing issues as well as the kind of minor problems that occur with most active individuals. Even when a client does come into the office in distress, they are quick to heal, and miss little gym time because I am confident that the coaches will rein in the workouts while the client is recovering. In fact, the functional movements they utilize in their workouts - like basic human movement patterns - make great rehabilitation protocols when scaled appropriately. I am so confident in Coaches Mark and John, that I refer patients of all fitness levels to Gateway CrossFit for personal training."

"I was a little intimidated when I first started at Gateway. I was in my mid 40s and had never lifted weights or worked out in public gym setting. John and Mark quickly put me at ease, coming up with a work out plan that was designed specifically for me. The atmosphere at Gateway is friendly and encouraging and I feel a genuine sense of accomplishment after each visit. So whether you are an elite athlete, a broken down old fart like me, or anywhere in between John and Mark can make you better! PS. And you'll love Josey, Claire, and Patton too!"