What is CrossFit?

What is CrossFit? CrossFit is an effective way to get fit. Anyone can do it. It is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout. We do weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and a host of other movements. Always varied, always changing, always producing results. Kids, cops, firefighters, soccer moms, Navy SEALS, and grandmas all do CrossFit. In fact, hundreds of thousands worldwide have followed our workouts and distinguished themselves in combat, the streets, the ring, stadiums, gyms and homes. Simply put, CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movements, executed at high intensity. CrossFit workouts are difficult and challenging, but are scalable for individuals of all fitness levels. The competition can be with yourself or with others during group workouts. This allows us to effectively turn fitness into sport.

Please read these articles by the CrossFit Journal for more info on this subject:

1) What is CrossFit?

2) Defining CrossFit

Why do CrossFit?

Because it is fun, competitive and works. In fact it works faster and better than any other fitness program. There are thousands of studies and countless volumes of research to emirically prove this true. We have the math and the sicence. This is not the place to prove that to you. Instead, come in and do a work out and experience our community, compete along side of us as we push back the ravages of time and have fun doing it. CrossFit gives you the opprotunity to be on a team. CrossFit makes you an athlete. CrossFit makes life better. CrossFit has no rotuines. It is always changing and thus preparing you for life. CrossFit wont leave you hanging after 13 weeks like P90X. CrossFit is a life style, this is why we do it.

How is CrossFit Crew Different?

How is CrossFit Crew Different? We put you into community with others through the forging of elite fitness. The community is our main priority. We improve as a group. No community can ever be without its members. Thus, the healthier and more fit the members, the healthier and more fit the community. You make us strong by being stronger yourself. We work hard. Life is difficult and so should your work out. We conquer this together, as one. This is what makes it fun, our unity. We have fun outside of the daily work out too, but we work hard and endure it together. At CrossFit Crew, the person who receives the most cheering and applause is the last one to finish. Join us and you will have a new family and a honest, trustworthy and supportive place to belong and improve your life. 3, 2, 1 … GO!

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Meet CrossFit Crew’s Coaches

Tyler Leuning

Athletics have always been an important part of Tyler’s life. Tyler has been playing sports since he was 5. As a young boy his love for the competitive grew into a love of all things athletic. During his high school years, Tyler was a key player and leader on his basketball team, which opened the door for a college basketball career. His years in basketball, track and field, cross-country, and school athletics, exposed Tyler to many types of fitness training techniques. In the fall of 2011 Tyler became involved in CrossFit. When asked about his experience with CrossFit, Tyler states, “CrossFit is the best competitive team training and fitness model I have ever seen.” Tyler’s positive experience with CrossFit encouraged him to become a certified trainer. In December 2011, Tyler completed his Level One Certification.
Tyler’s athletic career is fully supported by his academic skills and leadership abilities. He has received his Masters in teaching. He has combined his love of athletics with his leadership skills in his current career as a high school basketball coach, PE teacher and athletic director at two local schools within his community.
Tyler and his lovely wife Krista have been married since September 2009. Tyler and Krista have one amazing dog named Milo.