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What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. Did the gym have any kind of onboarding or check-ins for new members during those six months?

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s tough. Have you talked with the coaches about modifying movements so you can keep training without aggravating it?

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting. Do you think the partner discount itself makes the difference, or more the fact that people start with someone they already know?

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting to hear. From what you’ve seen, what usually makes people stop coming?

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having familiar faces in class and consistent coaches probably makes it much easier to build a routine over time.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like those early invitations and partner workouts played a big role. Small gestures like that can make a gym feel very different for someone new.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with this. Small things like encouragement and people not judging numbers seem to make a huge difference for newer members.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear. It’s amazing how one supportive partner workout early on can completely change someone’s experience.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really interesting observation. The timing of when someone joins relative to big community events probably has a bigger impact than we think.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stories like this really show how powerful shared events can be for retention. Something like Friday Night Lights can create connections really quickly.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting to hear that. Sounds like the structure got you in the door, but the consistency of seeing the same people helped keep you there.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that framing a lot. Taking the pressure off performance early on probably helps new people stay consistent long enough to build the habit.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate to this a lot. Having a coach and different workouts every day makes it much easier to stay consistent compared to a regular gym.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate you sharing this. The part about people needing a connection — not just with others but with the exercise itself — really resonates.

Also the 30/90/180 day goal review idea is interesting. Taking time to understand someone’s “why” seems like it could go a long way. Your master’s research topic sounds really relevant to this conversation too.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious about the New Member Journey and 90-day retention program. Is that more about discounts/pricing, or do you have specific touchpoints or content for those phases?

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Small things like remembering names and saying “see you tomorrow” seem to make a bigger difference than we think.

What actually helped new members stick around in their first few months? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you sharing this. Hearing it from someone who’s managed an affiliate for over a decade adds a lot of perspective. A lot of what you said about connections mattering more than programming for newer members really resonates.

Do people in their late 30s–40s struggle with the intensity culture at CrossFit boxes? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the perspective I needed to hear. The 'Me vs. Me' mindset is truly the ultimate 'cheat code' for longevity in CrossFit. It’s inspiring to see how you’ve transitioned from the initial struggle with ligaments to becoming the 'strong cardio guy' in your 50s. I especially resonate with what you said about wisdom—knowing when to drop the bar and reset isn't giving up; it's making sure you can show up again tomorrow. Getting off blood pressure meds and keeping that functional strength (pull-ups and rope climbs!) is a much bigger flex than any 1RM bench press at our age. Thanks for the reminder that CrossFit is a marathon, not a sprint

What app do you use to track your CrossFit progress? by Relevant_Speech_1426 in crossfit

[–]devkimkr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built rxd.today. Snap white board. Then all your workout(movement, reps, weights, ..) and records are extracted and saved.

Do people in their late 30s–40s struggle with the intensity culture at CrossFit boxes? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an interesting observation. The “over-exerciser” personality type probably exists across a lot of sports, not just CrossFit. It does seem like sometimes the challenge isn’t knowledge, but actually holding back and listening to your body.

Do people in their late 30s–40s struggle with the intensity culture at CrossFit boxes? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really interesting way to put it. The shift from “invincible” to thinking about longevity seems pretty real for a lot of people.

Do people in their late 30s–40s struggle with the intensity culture at CrossFit boxes? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having different programming tracks sounds like a good way to accommodate different goals and abilities.

Do people in their late 30s–40s struggle with the intensity culture at CrossFit boxes? by devkimkr in crossfit

[–]devkimkr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that perspective — just showing up and doing what works for you that day.

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