I would like to thank Steel City CrossFit and in particular coach/personal trainer Adam Morden for helping me to increase my strength and overall fitness level over the past 5 months. My job as a paramedic requires sometimes very heavy, awkward lifts in varied weather conditions and situations, in order to ensure longevity in my chosen field it’s vital to be in the best physical (and mental!) health possible. Prior to starting CrossFit classes in Oct. ‘07 I was continually having nagging injuries after bad lifts at work (ex. heavy patient on a stairchair – bending and lifting up a flight of stairs = lower lumbar problems!). After training with Adam my strength and conditioning is more than adequate for the rigors of the job – and as an added bonus I love the challenge of CrossFit and the mental benefits it provides. Adam has assisted me with a variety of different lifting techniques specific to my job, he is extremely knowledgeable regarding body mechanics and proper form/technique. He is also an enthusiastic motivator and very positive person, I think my favourite ‘Adam quote’ would have to be “pain is weakness leaving the body….”!
Shirley Walsh
P1 Paramedic
County of Brant Ambulance
