09/01/2026
Member of the Month Doug Shroyer
I started CrossFit about 10 years ago. We had seen the CrossFit Games a couple of times before joining and were amazed at what these athletes were doing. My wife, Sheri, talked with me saying that "I needed to do something". I had let building my business keep me from exercising and it was leading up to some health difficulties-over weight and out of shape, aches and pains of aging, and diabetic. We knew Stu and felt comfortable giving it a try.
At first, I was not sure-lots of soreness-but found the Enapay family to be very encouraging and supportive. Speaking of soreness, the first year I did Murph, my arms were so stiff and sore from the pushups, I could barely lift them to get food to my mouth. That helped lead to losing over 50 pounds since I started, most of that in the first 6 months. With continuing in the gym, I have been able to keep that off and my fitness level has increased dramatically. It truly has been a lifestyle change-I eat less, feel better, have kept the weight off, and look forward to class and Enapay events to see all of our athletes compete. I am so proud of how well our members "Rep the Tribe" at other events and how many go to support our athletes who are competing.
By far, my favorite thing is the comradery and interaction with the other athletes. The friendship makes this SO MUCH more than just a gym. The coaches are great and make a great effort to accommodate us if we need to scale or cut back on a movement. I do enjoy the fellowship. "Dark Doug" comes out to poke fun at some of the athletes once in a while. It is all in good fun and just adds to the Enapay workout experience. Also, seeing so many of our athletes do well in competition is great! Brooklyn Lander qualifying for the Games a couple of years ago was certainly a highlight.
Class times are flexible enough to allow workouts to be completed at an appropriate time of day for each of us. I prefer morning-5 am or 6 am-depending on scheduling. It is good to get the day started this way and gives a jump on the rest of the day. But there are plenty of class times available to fit your schedule.
I would encourage anyone wanting to experience such an amazing level of support and encouragement that this gym and its members offer to give CrossFit Enapay a try. It can be truly life changing and a most positive experience and a fun way to improve your fitness.