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Member story13 nov 2026 · 2 min read

From rope skipping to 100 visits: Joost

Joost told this story at 100 visits to CrossFit Leiden. With a surprise in it.

“I had no idea that I could do a handstand push-up but apparently I can.”

Joost tells the story (58 seconds)

Hardstyle and a rope

Joost did athletics for a long time: sprints and hurdles in Rotterdam. Then came COVID.

“I graduated, I moved to Leiden and everything closed. So I had to figure out what to do by myself.”

The answer: hardstyle music and rope skipping. Until a co-worker said something.

“If this is your kind of energy, you should try CrossFit.”

From day one

“I joined and I loved it from day one.”

“Every training is so different and you really see your progress.”

Just do it

Thinking about joining? Joost keeps it short: “I would say just do it.”

“There’s so much you can learn and there’s a level and a scale to every exercise that you can do.”

The group is a mix of all different backgrounds and ages.

“We’re all just here to improve and excite each other.”

I loved it from day one.

This is Joost’s experience. Every body is different. Read more about our group classes or find more member stories under Testimonials.

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