Testimonials

Here's what some Confluence members have to say...

"I joined The Confluence as a chronically overweight, out-of-shape guy in my late middle years. I'd tried different diet and exercise programs without any lasting effect.

The Confluence workouts were tough, but I kept with it. Within six months, I'd lost a significant amount of weight. More important, I felt a lot better -- more capable, more flexible, and much less prone to minor aches and pains. And most important of all, I'm confident that I can stay with the program and achieve lasting results.

I'm almost always the oldest and weakest person in the class. But the instructors and my fellow members are very supportive and not at all judgmental. I'm extremely glad I found The Confluence, and I would urge my fellow non-athletes to give it a try."

 - John Walters, Montpelier, Age 57

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"For the last 25 years (all of my adult life) I have played basketball to stay in shape. The last few years, I've found that harder and harder to do, with nagging injuries keeping me from playing on a regular basis.

When I saw this picture of myself from my 40th birthday, I was shocked, and knew I had to do something to change. It was around this time that I ran into Steve Robinson, a friend from basketball, who told me about the Confluence.

I have been a member of various gyms over the years and found them a waste of money (working out alone was boring so I never actually stuck with it), but Steve spoke so highly of Crossfit I decided to check it out. I’m so glad I did. The Confluence is more than a gym-- it’s a community of friendly people and caring trainers. The workouts are fun, incredibly challenging, and the atmosphere is very supportive. In less than a year’s time, atttending 3-4 times a week, I have lost that spare tire and am in the best shape of my life. I feel stronger, faster, and more flexible thanks to the Confluence and Crossfit!"

- Gary Rocha, Berlin, Age 41

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"Thank You – the work-outs can be brutal but the benefits are huge.  I’m still getting stronger every week; even though sometimes I don’t feel that way.  Now when I look back when I was 49 and in that slow steady decline and life-style change I know I’ve reversed direction.  I’m 52 and getting stronger and more flexible every week I work-out.  Something else that’s become important to my weekly routine is the enjoyment of working out with other like minded people.  The camaraderie in the class is fantastic.  It’s often the motivator for me to wake up at 04:30 in the morning to be in the gym a little after 05:00.   CrossFit and the Confluence are exactly what I needed.  It provides a base of strength and increases my performance in all the activities I do: soccer, bike, ski, hike, snowshoe, white-water paddling, housework, etc, and even moving my son and his girl friend into a new apartment."
 

- John Hulbert, Barre, Age 52