Crosstown Athletics
2025-05-05T19:16:37.426Z
OK, this is going to be long—but it’s way overdue and well warranted.I’ve been coming to Crosstown CrossFit for nearly 10 years, and I’ve had a front-row seat the whole way. I was a little hesitant to try CrossFit at first because of what I’d heard from others, but I’m so glad I gave it a shot. I only wish I’d started sooner. I’ve made more progress, hit more goals, and built deeper relationships here than I ever could have expected. I’m better for it—physically, mentally, and that has benefited every other facet of my life. I'm a better father, a better leader, and a better asset to any team I’m on, simply because I have placed myself in a position to be coached/trained and invested in by Crosstown for 1 hr daily.Our head coach is a true inspiration. He’s approachable, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. No ego. No gimmicks. Just a man who walks his talk. He puts in the work, leads from the front, and runs a tight ship—creating an environment where anyone can show up and feel welcomed and part of something bigger than themselves. Whether you’re a beginner or a beast, you’ll feel welcomed, challenged, and encouraged. And its worth noting he’s built like a brick house for a reason—because he eats out of his own kitchen. He does the same workouts he programed for us to do, week in and week out. That’s what makes him physically inspiring. But what really sets him apart is that he handles his business. And all of us who train here are the beneficiaries of that.On top of that, out of all the years I’ve been coming, I’ve seen and been coached by every coach that’s rolled through this gym—and every single one has been flat-out great. Crosstown doesn’t miss when it comes to hiring leaders who care, lead well, pay attention and know their stuff.I also deeply value the fact that our programming isn’t random. It’s built by someone educated, experienced, and invested—our coach. He personally writes the warm-ups, the WODs, and the extra credit. That’s one of the biggest reasons I started, and one of the biggest reasons I stay.Before Crosstown, I spent a few years training with buddies—some were even great personal trainers—but we always gave ourselves a little too much slack. Here, the dynamic is different. The work ethic is contagious. Everyone—every age, every body type, every level—can show up and work hard at their own pace and still push themselves. It’s iron sharpening iron in real time. And that’s where the gains live.Jason
OK, this is going to be long—but it’s way overdue and well warranted.I’ve been coming to Crosstown CrossFit for nearly 10 years, and I’ve had a front-... More