WHAT IS CROSSFIT?
WHAT IS CROSSFIT?

 
CrossFit is not only a workout, it is a sport and a lifestyle. Our members are not only members of our gym, they are athletes. Two main elements make up CrossFit – the style of fitness and the community. 

"YOU CAN TOO... CrossFit is great for beginners and seasoned athletes alike, you don't need to 'get in shape' before your start, no one will judge you here because we all remember starting at the beginning..." 

CrossFit is appropriate for kids (in specific kid's classes), adults, and seniors at various fitness levels, body weights and compositions. We've seen members well into their 80's doing modified CrossFit workouts.

Our expert coaching team helps beginners and newer members scale movements and workouts appropriately so that they are safely challenged and continuously progressing.

The style of fitness is a strength and conditioning program. The programming is always high intensity, functional movement, and consistently varied with a goal of improving each athletes’ fitness levels. The community is of equal value to our athletes’ fitness level as the programming. CrossFit athletes work out together to not only push each other, but to support and encourage each other.


Hour-long classes typically include a dynamic warm-up, a training session to develop a particular skill, and the high-intensity “Workout of the Day” or “WOD”. Each day, the WOD is scored to encourage competition and to track the individual athlete’s progress. Stretching after each WOD is necessary and highly encouraged. We have foam rollers, a designated area for stretching, and a coach available to help you perform stretching correctly. By all means, ask questions!

 

The workouts or WODs are typically short, 20 minutes or less, intense, and demand complete physical exertion. They combine movements such as rowing, jumping rope, carrying heavy objects, weightlifting, and bodyweight exercises. The equipment used includes pull-up bars, barbells, gymnastic rings, kettlebells, medicine balls, and boxes for box jumps. You will find any combination of these movements and equipment being used each day in the warm-up, training, and WOD. 

Our community strives to be stronger, healthier, and supportive each and every day.

 
CrossFit Lake Effect is a fitness coaching facility of over 8,000 square feet located in Holland, Michigan. We offer group classes as well as individual coaching. At CrossFit Lake Effect we believe fitness is a lifestyle and are proud to integrate new members into the CrossFit community. Everyone is welcome in our community and we look forward to helping you feel stronger and more confident!

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