Forging Forward
While CrossFit Scottsdale may not be something you’re entirely familiar with, you’ve probably heard the buzz. First developed to strength train and condition police, fire and military forces, today this high-intensity program has been scaled down for the likes of everyday ability. According to the CrossFit mantra, it is best described as “a fitness and conditioning system that takes both training and practice to master, that combines functional movements and high-intensity in a pattern that has no pattern.”
Starting his professional career as a personal trainer in 1999, CrossFit Scottsdale owner Luke Kayyem has always been devoted to physical fitness—a short blip working in the mortgage industry reconfirmed his passion. After his family relocated to Scottsdale from Los Angeles in 2007, Kayyem decided to return to his roots and embark upon CrossFit, a technique he learned while visiting friend Chris LaLanne of LaLanne fitness in San Francisco. “The program is built on functional movements [push-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, walking and running] performed at high-intensity that is constantly varied. From ages 8 to 88, we teach our students how to use their body as a machine,” Kayyem says.
Located in a North Scottsdale studio, the program starts with a one-on-one baseline workout where coach Kayyem tests your body’s ability to complete a predetermined workout. Your time, fitness and skill levels help determine your class level. Once decided by coach Kayyem, it’s off to your first workout. The classes’ short, intense workouts help to quickly accelerate your body’s individual results. With four advancing grades of fitness, one’s own dedication can determine their overall progression. What’s more, each membership comes with the nutritional advice of CrossFit Nutrition Coach Tiffany Divelbiss.
The biggest letdown of being physically fit is the possibility of steering off course. With the added support of CrossFit Scottsdale’s Web site, members are encouraged to continue their exercise program from home with daily fitness routines and interactive videos posted by Kayyem.
CrossFit Candidate: Perfect for individuals who seek short, intense, circuit-like workouts that are led by a coach and taught to build strength and overall character.
To Learn More:
CrossFit Scottsdale,
480.922.3253, www.crossfitscottsdale.com.
