Auburn CrossFit Through a New Member’s Eyes

Everyone needs a place where they belong.
A place where they can connect with others, sharing equally in life’s joys and sorrows. Supporting and celebrating one another - and pushing each other to be better.
For both members and staff of the affiliate, that place is Auburn CrossFit in Auburn, California.
“I can’t overstate how meaningful it is,” says member Dane Sanders, who found friendship in the gym after moving across the state. “These are my people.”
What brings them together, he continues, is a common ethos.
“What we practice at CrossFit is hard choices, and the result is we get a better life,” Sanders says.
It’s a practice that does not discriminate. Athletic or deconditioned, young or old, if you put in the work, you’ll get results - and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
"Everyone welcomed me,” says 93-year-old Auburn CrossFit member Annie Holmes, who joined the affiliate at 89. “It makes you want to stay - and I did.”
With affiliate owner Cinnamon Prior at her side, Holmes made those hard choices. At an age where no one would balk if she decided to spend her days knitting on the couch, Holmes chose to be active and engaged with her community. The result? At 93, Holmes can get down on the ground and back up unassisted, do jumping jacks, and squat to full depth.
“I just (fell) in love with the way my body was changing, that I was finding muscles I never had,” Holmes says.
“You’ve got to connect with other people … and stay active.”
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[@ericgalaske7598]

This is, in my opinion, the best video CrossFit has ever released.

[@Chrisbiesterfeld]

It’s just been tear city over here….so beautiful ❤ @CrossFit nailed it!!!!

[@kif]

I think the same, I thought they released a couple years back the perfect one (I don't remember the story) but they surpass it. 🫶🏽💪🏽

[@juliannacalifornia]

Joined Crossfit at 60. Best exercise program Ive ever done by far.

[@mllcs28]

I miss the close caption in this video for sharing with the non-English community

[@fakejauber]

ANNIE IS MY HERO.

[@AndyNeff-ih4tf]

This is one of the MANY reasons why I love CrossFit. Not only was this special highlighting the continued effort to keep our elderly moving which is so so so important, I am from Auburn and seeing this brought back memories. LOVE SEEING THIS and hope to be moving half as well as Annie at 92!!!

[@imaneliaso2875]

Inspirational!!!! This is a reminder to us why we are in CrossFit.

[@wtrana]

THIS is the CONTENT we want!

[@ChristianMagoden]

annie's commitment really brought up a tear to my eyes... so inspirational!

[@roxastopher]

this legitimately brought tears of inspiration to my eyes 😭 to have STARTED CROSSFIT at 89??? i can't even fathom that.

[@jonghwalee1825]

This video shows the core value of crossfit. 😊😊

[@Craig_Alexander]

Annie is so wholesome

[@tiff688]

Love to see that the CrossFit media team has started releasing these cool videos highlighting member stories again. They are super inspiring!

[@Andolis]

Did Sevan produce this?

[@dallredCF]

Affiliates are wonderful places. Excellent spotlight. Great work by you and your team Tyson.

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crossfit saved my life

[@karinechristopulos1020]

I Love It❤️!

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

Super video hard to top this ! Annie is amazing

[@crossfit]

Super Annie is incredible. Thanks for watching, Shahnawaz!

[@bolofrombrooklyn]

Inspiring!

[@debbie5320]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@guerrerofit2605]

NO HAY LIMITES NI LIMITACIONES... solo las que tu pongas frente a ti! ANIMOOO #CROSSFIT !! #Dios nos fortalece !!!

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❤❤

[@massimilianosemilia4226]

MITICAL 💪WAUUU FANTASTIC ❤️

[@jasonpaz]

That grandma has a little girls voice. She is amazing

[@Hoehihoh]

Such an amazing documentary that tells so much about what makes life beautiful!

[@parmismoubed6911]

What a beautiful and inspiring video! Thanks for this ❤️

[@NickShermanCreative]

This is beautiful.

[@afshandaneshvar3605]

Bravo! What a character 😍

[@ronvaughn6464]

What an amazing woman.

[@zsofiavera4118]

Oh my heart is so full watching this .... God bless Annie and her beautiful CrossFit family !!