Why Professionals Struggle with Fitness (And How CrossFit Coordinate Can Help)

Struggling with your Fitness? You are not alone!

In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals between the ages of 30-50 find it challenging to stay consistent with fitness. Long work hours, family responsibilities, and constant demands on their time leave little room for exercise. Even with the best intentions, fitness often takes a backseat. However, the key to success isn’t just about finding more time—it’s about using the time you have wisely and setting up systems that make fitness a seamless part of your routine.

This is where CrossFit Coordinate comes in. With structured, high-intensity workouts, built-in accountability, and a supportive community, CrossFit is the perfect solution for busy professionals looking to prioritize their health.

Here are the 4 most common reasons why busy professionals struggle with their health and fitness (and I can relate to all of them!) :

Lack of Time (or Perceived Lack of Time)

One of the most common reasons professionals skip workouts is that they believe they don’t have time. Between meetings, deadlines, and commuting, an hour-long workout can feel impossible to fit in. However, CrossFit workouts are designed to be efficient and effective, often lasting just 45-60 minutes while delivering maximum results.

How CrossFit Coordinate helps :

  • Every class is coach-led, so you don’t have to plan your own workout.
  • Workouts are varied and programmed for results—no more second-guessing your training.
  • Progress tracking keeps you motivated and ensures continuous improvement.

Decision Fatigue and Lack of a Plan

One of the most common reasons professionals skip workouts is that they believe they don’t have time. Between meetings, deadlines, and commuting, an hour-long workout can feel impossible to fit in. However, CrossFit workouts are designed to be efficient and effective, often lasting just 45-60 minutes while delivering maximum results.

How CrossFit Coordinate helps :

  • Short, intense workouts deliver strength and cardio benefits in a fraction of the time.
  • Class schedules offer flexibility, making it easy to fit workouts into a busy day.
  • A structured plan removes the guesswork, so you just show up and get to work.

Lack of Accountability

When work or family obligations arise, it’s easy to push workouts to the bottom of the priority list—especially when no one is holding you accountable. Unlike a job where deadlines exist, fitness lacks external pressures.

How CrossFit Coordinate helps :

  • Coaches and fellow members expect you to show up, keeping you accountable.
  • A community atmosphere makes training fun and engaging.
  • Built-in goal-setting and tracking keep you on track with your progress.

Stress and Mental Exhaustion

High-stress jobs can leave professionals mentally drained, making it difficult to muster the energy for a workout. Many turn to food, Netflix, or their mobile phones as a way to decompress instead of exercising.

How CrossFit Coordinate helps :

  • Exercise is a proven stress reliever, and CrossFit’s high-intensity training is an excellent way to release tension.
  • Classes offer a mental break from work stress and a chance to focus on self-improvement.
  • The supportive community boosts morale and motivation.

At CrossFit Coordinate – You’ll Feel Supported at Every Step: Unlike traditional gyms, where you’re left to figure things out on your own, CrossFit Coordinate offers expert coaching and scaled workouts for every fitness level. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll guide you through the process with care.The truth? It’s never too late to reclaim your health and fitness. Book a Free No Sweat Intro Meeting today at https://www.cfcoordinate.com/intro.

You owe it to yourself to live fully and actively. Want to learn more about why building muscle is so important? – Check out that blog post here.

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Coach Erin has a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer qualification and has many years of experience coaching CrossFit Classes for both adults and kids. We are very lucky to have her join our coaching and leadership team!

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Eric Laber

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Eric is a squash player turned CrossFit fanatic.  He is passionate about sports performance and a devout believer in the positive impacts of intensive training on all aspects of life.  When he is not at the gym, he can be found on the squash court, wrangling his children, or staring into space thinking about statistics. 

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In addition to CrossFit, Chris also has extensive experience participating and competing in Strongman. 

 

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Nicole is a long time member of our community with over 1,200 classes attended. We are very excited to have her experience on our team and helping our members. You will find Nicole working out with our 8:30 or 9:30AM classes and every weekend participating in our Conditioning program!

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Coach Kristen wears many hats at CrossFit Coordinate. You’ll typically find Kristen coaching the 8:30 and 9:30am class where she brings her energy and years of fitness instruction experience to our community. In addition to crushing our workouts and cheering everyone on, you’ll find Kristen handling the day to day operations of our community and running our nutrition program!

 

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Rick has been involved in the health and fitness industry since 2000 and in the CrossFit world since 2012 (he even owned his own CF gym for several years). He has multiple certifications under his belt including CFL1, Kids CrossFit, and CrossFit Gymnastics. 

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Peter’s passion for fitness and health started much later in life. Overworked and stressed out, he turned to CrossFit to help. Ten Years later he is still working hard in the gym and helping others achieve their health and fitness goals. You’ll find Peter in the Gym quite a bit with his daughter, Hannah, and son, Luke working out and coaching classes!

 

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