Finally, Lakewood will get a CrossFit gym

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:27 am

http://www.crossfit.com/

It looks like at the beginning of December. Lakewood will have a CrossFit gym at the NE corner of Madison and McKinley (where the lamp place use to be). CrossFit is a blast!

PS it is not for the faint of heart

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:24 am

That's right across from my office. I noticed that the "for rent" sign came down a couple of months ago, but I haven't seen much activity in there. Maybe there isn't much that needs to be done. It'll be nice having a new neighbor.....Hellman's has been closed for three years.

Jeff

Bill Grulich · Post by **Bill Grulich** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:53 am

Wow! Three new gyms in Lakewood.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:35 am

They also did free work outs in the valley aka the Emerald Canyon on Saturdays underneath the Hilliard bridge at 9:30 am. Last week was the last one for the season. They were a blast.

J Hrlec · Post by **J Hrlec** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:45 am

I wonder that they will do about the lack of parking in that area? If I remember correctly there were 3-4 spots on the side of the existing building and an RTA area next to it. Other than that it is street parking which can be rare due to apartments in the area.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:04 am

On the Larchmont side of the building there is about 10 spaces..

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:12 am

On the Larchmont side of the building there is about 10 spaces..

But only if you're driving OB's mini.... Probably the best you could do is 4 or 5, but with the exception of the fire hydrant, there is room for a couple in front. But, no question, parking in the area can be at a premium. Fortunately, a fitness center will have a clientele that doesn't mind walking!

Jeff

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 10:34 pm

There will be another free Saturday work out at 9:30 am underneath the Hilliard Bridge.

Jeff, I took a second look at the parking. WTF was I thinking..

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:46 pm

They had another free work out today at the new facility on Madison (17140 Madison). There will be another free work out next Saturday at 9:30 am. This weeks work out was blast, 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of walking lunges with a weight, 1 minute of box jumps, 1 minute of barbell thrusters, 1 minute of kelltebell swings and 1 minute of sumo deadlifts for a total of 3 rounds..

Tim Liston · Post by **Tim Liston** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:54 pm

My daughter needs a challenging workout so last Thursday I rode my bike past the old lighting store to find out if anything is going on and it it looked like nothing doing. Maybe you or someone else can explain....

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:13 pm

Tim Liston wrote:My daughter needs a challenging workout so last Thursday I rode my bike past the old lighting store to find out if anything is going on and it it looked like nothing doing. Maybe you or someone else can explain....

Tim, the floors were just painted this week and the pull-up bars will be going up next week. A CrossFit Gym is very different from your average gym. You will probably will not notice a difference on the inside of the gym until all of the equipment is moved in (probably in two weeks). They were working on the electrical today and it looks like the showers and bathrooms were at least half way done.

Here is the link for CrossFit for kids http://www.crossfitkids.com/

charlie tardivo · Post by **charlie tardivo** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:09 am

Why not use and support Lakewood's new YMCA. It is fabulous.

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:10 am

charlie tardivo wrote:Why not use and support Lakewood's new YMCA. It is fabulous.

The Y was not designed for a CrossFit work out. (nor does it have the equipment)

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:48 pm

http://mensjournal.com/healthFitness/06 ... nutes.html

Stephen Eisel · Post by **Stephen Eisel** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:21 am

They are still having the free 9:30 am work out on Saturday's...