Laura – Chester Springs Crossfit

Laura Burke

Ever since I was a little girl, I was drawn to competitive sports. I played soccer from the young age of 5 all the way through high school. I enjoyed playing at competitive levels, including regional select teams. After college, I struggled to find something that fulfilled my inner competitor and gave me the challenge and variety that I was seeking. I found myself out of shape, overweight, and lacking the fulfillment that competitive sports had once given me. Any fitness regimen I tried just didn’t spark the passion I once had for sports and fitness.

In 2011, my husband was continually talking about his friend who was loving this thing called CrossFit. After he tried it for himself, he showed me a video on YouTube, and I was intrigued. After weeks and weeks of trepidation, I decided to give it a shot. I dropped into a local box, and was immediately hooked after the first WOD. I quickly learned that CrossFit was achievable for any fitness level, age, or athletic ability, and, that there is always room to grow and succeed. The challenge, the variety, the community, and the ability to constantly better myself physically and mentally kept me coming back day after day. I knew early on that not only did I want to compete in this sport of fitness, but I also wanted to help inspire others to better themselves through this sport.

I finally took the leap and obtained my CrossFit Level 1 Certificate. I immensely enjoy helping others become the best version of themselves through this sport-helping them to make positive changes in their lives. I love being able to share this passion that I have found in life and help our members grow and succeed each time they walk through the door. It is my goal to help members find and experience what CrossFit has done for me: health, fun, fitness, challenges and community.