My name is Tanis and I started CrossFit in September of 2015. I had been going to various global gyms for years before that, doing my own thing which mostly consisted of cardio because that’s what I was always told would help with weight loss. I would use some of the weight machines at this gym but with no programming or any real idea of what I should be doing.

In the Spring of 2015, I somehow started following a few women on Instagram that did CrossFit & lifted heavy weights. I remember thinking how awesome these girls were and how I couldn’t believe they could do the things they were doing. For months, I watch these girls videos thinking I could never do something like that. But I wanted to more than anything. After three months of talking myself out of trying to find a CrossFit gym in my area, I finally started doing my research.

I took the plunge and started CrossFit in September of 2015 by myself. I didn’t have any friends who were doing it and I didn’t have anyone who would start with me. I was so scared to try something new but I was so excited at the thought of it. I would say two years after starting CrossFit, I joined a barbell club within my gym. I like to think that, that barbell club really changed the way I viewed myself and my goals. But most importantly, it brought me closer to the now owners of BoomBox Fitness, Kelly and Damon.

My husband and I were working out & lifting with them probably 4-5 days a week (alongside some other pretty badass friends & lifters!). For years, I listened to them talk about their dream of owning their own gym one day. Once they decided to take the step to start out their own gym in the garage (shout out to the garage crew!!), I knew I wanted to follow them wherever they went. I truly believe in the Smiths, I believe in their dream and I believe they have the absolute best tools to help ANYONE who has a fitness goal/dream. I could list the number of things they have taught me over the years, but it would be a very long list.

I have always struggled with confidence, eating healthy, and comparing myself to others. This style of working out, weightlifting, this gym, and The Smiths have changed my life. I am a stronger person physically & mentally because of their guidance, coaching, and friendship. BoomBox fitness is not just a gym. It is a community. It is not just about working out. They give you the tools you need to become your best self. I will be forever grateful for them!! I will always recommend BoomBox for ANYONE at ANY fitness level. If I can do it, you can do it! My body does things now that I never thought it would be able to do. Anything is possible with a good support system & that’s what we all have here at BoomBox!! .