From ski accident to 200 visits: Bastiaan
These days Bastiaan gets out of bed with a smile. Three and a half years ago that was different.
“I can get out of bed every single morning with a happy face and a lot of energy. I didn’t have that 3½ years ago when I started.”
Bastiaan tells his story (54 seconds, with subtitles)
What am I doing here?
Bastiaan started at CrossFit Leiden a year after a ski accident. He had never really trained before. On his first day he saw people climbing the ropes, all the way to the ceiling. In his head they were all top athletes.
“And I was like, okay, what am I doing here?”
That feeling did not last long.
“I think after a month, I really felt: this is going to be the place where I get healthy, fit and happy.”
It’s the people
Bastiaan started in the Get Shredded small group with coach Jeff. Whether he trains with six people or with fourteen: the coaches are there for him.
“It’s the people. It’s the coaches. The dedication of the coaches. They really want to help every single person.”
“I think of the little details. Coaches texting: ‘Dude, how are you doing?’ ‘How is your knee doing?’”
200 visits on the counter
There are now 200 visits on the counter. His first year of Get Shredded is not even included. He still does not call himself a top athlete. But he is proud.
“I’m absolutely one of the proudest members of CrossFit Leiden. It made me a happier boyfriend. And a really proud and happy dad.”
His message
Not sure whether this is for you? If he could start here, everyone can. That is what Bastiaan wants to pass on.
“Please come and please join.”
Healthy, fit and happy.
This is Bastiaan’s experience. Every body is different. Read more about training in a small group or find more member stories under Testimonials.