CrossFit Atlanta

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The new year is well under way as we have reached the mid point of January. In December I started considering what New Years resolutions most people would want to make. The staples came up to eating healthier, losing weight and starting a workout regiment. As a Three of a Kind photo feature for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, I focused my lens on the working out aspect. To start I traveled to Atlanta to check out a class at CrossFit Atlanta. Crossfit combines strength and aerobic training into one intense workout.

Chuck Pruitt hangs from a bar as he does pull ups during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Chuck Pruitt hangs from a bar as he does pull ups during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Andy Bayles leads his CrossFit class in warm up exercises at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, Decemeber 13, 2012.

Andy Bayles leads his CrossFit class in warm up exercises at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, Decemeber 13, 2012.

Leah Polaski (top), Chris Schmitz and Jason Parrish perform exercises during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Leah Polaski (top), Chris Schmitz and Jason Parrish perform exercises during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (left), Chris Schmitz and Leah Polaski perform exercises during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (left), Chris Schmitz and Leah Polaski perform exercises during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (left), Chris Schmitz and Lisa Teer watch instuctor Andy Bayles (center back) during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (left), Chris Schmitz and Lisa Teer watch instuctor Andy Bayles (center back) during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Keitha Minchew (right), Chris Schmitz and Jason Parrish use a weight bar to stretch their backs during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Keitha Minchew (right), Chris Schmitz and Jason Parrish use a weight bar to stretch their backs during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Instructor Andy Bayles (left) reviews proper form for an exercise with Jason Parrish, Leah Polaski and Chris Schmitz during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Instructor Andy Bayles (left) reviews proper form for an exercise with Jason Parrish, Leah Polaski and Chris Schmitz during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (right) and Leah Polaski lift weight bars as they warm up during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Jason Parrish (right) and Leah Polaski lift weight bars as they warm up during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Chris Schmitz (right) lifts weights as instructor Andy Bayles watches his form during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Chris Schmitz (right) lifts weights as instructor Andy Bayles watches his form during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Lisa Teer lifts weights during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Lisa Teer lifts weights during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Leah Polaski (right), Jason Parrish and Lisa Teer row back and forth during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Leah Polaski (right), Jason Parrish and Lisa Teer row back and forth during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Chris Schmitz (left) and Keitha Minchew row back and forth during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.

Chris Schmitz (left) and Keitha Minchew row back and forth during a class at CrossFit Atlanta on Thursday, December 13, 2012.