What is CrossFit®

CONSTANTLY VARIED

CrossFit has some famous benchmark workouts, like Fran and Murph, that we repeat on occasion to see how our fitness has improved. But most of the time, you’ll see new workouts programmed every day: workouts with different movements, rep schemes, loads, and time domains. That doesn’t mean the workouts are random — CrossFit programming strategically varies the workout stimulus so you’re prepared for any and all physical tasks — but it does mean you’ll never get bored.

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT

Have you ever picked something up off the floor? Sat down in a chair and stood up again? Placed items up on a shelf? If so, you’ve performed deadlifts, squats, and shoulder presses. In CrossFit, we train these types of movements because they are the movements life demands — whether we practice them or not. They are essential to independent living. And when we use these movements to move large loads over long distances, quickly, we develop power, which in turn develops tremendous strength and body control.

HIGH INTENSITY

No matter what you’re looking for from your workouts — feeling better, looking better, sleeping better, being stronger — intensity is the most effective way to get you there. In CrossFit, we focus first on moving well with consistency, and then we work on increasing intensity. But a workout that’s intense for one person may not be for another. Intensity is relative, which means the goal is to work hard within the limits of your own physical and psychological capacity, because that’s where the results are. If you’re working hard, chances are you’re getting fitter.

CROSSFIT

MONDAY - FRIDAY

5AM-6AM

6AM-7AM

7AM-8AM

9AM-10AM

11AM-12PM

4:30PM-5:30PM

5:30PM-6:30PM (EXCEPT FRIDAYS)

SATURDAY

7AM-8AM

8AM-9AM

CLASS TIMES

We strive to level the fitness playing field by offering classes to fit real people’s schedules. We welcome the working class, parents, early risers, night owls, and everyone in between.

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED VALUES

We value donating our time, talents, energy, and resources to worthwhile causes in our local and global communities. Our members are local to Northeast Ohio so we choose to invest in local businesses and schools as much as possible.

CrossFit Orrville is home to the CF4 CrossFit Charity Competition in which teams compete for a chance to donate the proceeds to a 501(c)3 of their choice. We also offer gym rentals so non-members can hold fundraising events.

FAQ’s

  • We always start with a coach-led warmup with stretching and movement to get your blood pumping. Then we work on specific movements that will happen during the workout. After that, we hit the workout hard. The last 10-15 minutes are dedicated to cooling down and stretching.

  • Any level of experience is welcome. Our coaches are experts in scaling and adapting workouts to any and all skill levels.

  • According to Crossfit®

    “We have always said the needs of an Olympic athlete and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. By that we mean CrossFit works for anyone, because the functional movements we train are essential to improving fitness and maintaining functional independence. For example, on a deadlift day, one athlete may move a barbell weighing 400 lb while the other moves a broomstick. With appropriate scaling, an athlete will make significant fitness gains by working at their relative level of physical and psychological tolerance.”

  • Every coach is at least a CrossFit L1 certified trainer. We will never hold a class without a certified coach in charge.

  • One of the biggest fitness myths is that you're too old. We have no upper age limit and strongly encourage senior citizens to take control of their health by exercising daily.

  • Absolutely! Our coaches are experts at scaling and adapting movements to ALL participants. Come as you are and leave better than you came.

  • No way! We promote a welcoming culture and avoid cliques and other exclusive behavior. Barbells, rig stations, and all other equipment is first-come-first-serve.

  • Gym clothes and gym shoes. We focus on weightlifting, cardio conditioning, and gymnastic movements. You'll need to wear clothes that move and stretch with you. There are things like specialized shoes and grips that are advantageous for CrossFit performance but are by no means required. Here are a few brands that provide CrossFit specific shoes:

    NoBull

    Nike Metcon, Metcon Free

    Reebok Nano

    Inov-8

  • Nope, we have everything you need. Our equipment is state-of-the-art, clean and maintained regularly.

  • Our facilities include private restrooms with showers and towels, drinking fountains, smoothie bar, access to Zephyrs Fitness, a 24 hour gym, locker room, auxiliary gym, and more!

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  • We will put your membership on hold on a case-by-case basis. Simply email your request to Rebekah Shalala.