Strength Training After 50: Inside Our Legends Class
You don't have to be young, fit or experienced to train at a CrossFit gym. Some of the people who get the most out of coached strength training are older adults. That's exactly who our Legends class is for.
Why strength training matters more with age
Canada's physical activity guidelines for adults 65 and older recommend muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week, plus activities that challenge your balance, alongside regular aerobic activity (Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines). Getting up off the floor, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, catching yourself before a fall: these all come down to strength and balance.
The challenge for most people isn't knowing they should do it. It's knowing how to do it safely, and sticking with it. That's what a coach and a group are for.
What Legends looks like
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM. A quieter time of day, when the gym is calm.
- Coached from start to finish. A certified coach adapts every movement to your body, your joints and your history.
- Strength, balance and conditioning. Squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, carrying and getting up and down from the floor, at a weight and pace that suits you.
- A group that shows up for each other. Training with familiar faces is what keeps people coming back.
"I'm not fit enough for CrossFit"
We hear this a lot, and it's backwards: you don't get fit to start, you start to get fit. Every new member begins with our 3-session Foundations Course with a coach before joining any class. If you have an injury, a joint replacement or a health condition, tell us. We'll work around it, and we'll recommend checking with your doctor first if needed.
Finish in the recovery room
Our recovery room has an infrared sauna with red light and a cold plunge. Add Unlimited Recovery for $49/month, and your first session is free.
Come try it
Text 250-575-7758 or send us a message to ask about Legends. Bring a spouse or a friend. It's more fun together.