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Aaron Bielefeldt

Husband, Father, Crossfit Games Master Qualifier, Head Coach

Article by Brian Mc Vey

Photography by Sarah Brooke Lyons

Originally published in Boerne Lifestyle

Aaron Bielefeldt is a proud husband, father, and local San Antonian who moved his family (wife Brooke, son Luke, and daughter Clara) to the Northwest side of town five years ago and had the idea to open his second CrossFit gym in the Fair Oaks area. Aaron talked about the importance of his gym being associated with a sense of community, motivation, and purpose. He also has an incredible CrossFit background: Aaron qualified and competed in the CrossFit Games in 2014, 2017 and 2022. He was recognized as one of the top ten CrossFit athletes in the world for his age group (CrossFit Games Master Qualifier) in 2022.

He went on to say how important the community aspect is. Neighbors motivate each other to not only get up and get to the gym but also hold each other accountable during the workouts. Being able to suffer through a tough workout will build friendships by testing your mental and physical limits. But, not to worry, this gym is unique because the owner and the coaches are there doing each set with you. His CrossFit gym helps build bonds in the community and organically builds friendships through hard work, sweat, and accountability.

Aaron informed me that his CrossFit gym is an excellent workout for beginners. The workouts can be modified to meet individual needs, so you can start slow and gradually increase the intensity as you become more comfortable with the exercises. Aaron takes tremendous pride in knowing each of his members’ names and wants to be able to understand their individual goals.
This is a stark contrast to the countless gyms currently open where everyone seems to work out alone.

Also, unlike other gyms, Aaron employs numerous certified training specialists who can either scale down your workout or intensify it. As qualified professional coaches, they can help ensure you don’t overexert or injure yourself while guaranteeing a high-intensity and beneficial workout. 

Aaron stressed, “If you are younger or older and looking to invest in your health and overall well-being, we are here to support you as a new member of our community and will work together to achieve your personal growth, reach new fitness goals, and reinforce a positive life change or transformation”. Aaron added, "This is an environment with a competitive spirit that will push you to your threshold, break past your limits, and let you discover new talents that you may not have known were even possible. CrossFit is simply the best way to find the best version of yourself, inside the gym and out. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you can do. Whether you work with a neighbor or trainer; if you keep showing up and trying your best, you’re a CrossFit athlete."

CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The method was developed by Greg Glassman, who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, with CrossFit its registered trademark.

Located at 28451 IH 10 West Suite 103, Boerne. Phone: 830.368.4198. Email: Info@CrossFitFairOaksRanch.com

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Neighbors motivate each other to not only get up and get to the gym but also hold each other accountable during the workouts.

Aaron's CrossFit gym helps build bonds in the community and organically builds friendships through hard work, sweat, and accountability.