At CrossFit Damacor we take the meaning of Camaraderie very seriously.

ca•ma•ra•de•rie

ˌkäm(ə)ˈrädərē,ˌkam-,-ˈrad-/

noun

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
“a genuine camaraderie on the hockey team”

synonyms: friendship, comradeship, fellowship, companionship, fraternity, conviviality; mutual support, team spirit, esprit de corps;

informal, bromance
“he enjoyed the camaraderie of army life”

The importance of social support and encouragement is that it provides motivation.

The importance of social support and encouragement is that it provides motivation. There is science behind the positives of working out in a community. The scientific name is the Kohler effect (*). In addition to the Kohler effect, there is the added benefit of increased levels of endorphins which occur in a group exercise setting. 

It has long been known that physical exertion releases endorphins which are responsible for the sometimes euphoric sensation experienced after exercising. This endorphin release has a protective effect against pain. Researchers from Oxford University’s Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology found that this response was heightened by the synergistic effect of exercising together, compared with a similar training regime carried out alone. This heightened effect from the synchronized activity may explain the sense of euphoria experienced during other social activities, such as laughter, music-making, and dancing (**).

At  CrossFit Damacor we add a little more of this euphoric sensation. Chill, laugh, listen to good music from our life DJ, recover from the WOD, drink a recovery drink, and socialize. The sense of community, social support, and encouragement is what drives you to come to the box, gets you through the WOD, and makes you come back for more.

Our Goal

To establish a close-knit community;

Where everyone has got each other’s back.
Where there’s great trust among people.
Where loyalty comes naturally.
Where everyone is extraordinarily polite and helpful to one another
Where we let go of all the differences and unite a group with a common purpose.
Where we support, encourage, and cheer each other on.