CrossFit Kalamazoo

April 2016 Update

CFK Featured Athlete - Katie Luyendyk

 

We are so proud of all of our CFK Athletes and will be featuring our athletes on our website.  This month, we are very pleased to introduce Katie!

 

Age: 17

Occupation: High school

Date Started CFK:  June 20, 2015

In general, what is your athletic background? I've ran track since middle school and cross country through high school so far.

 

How did you learn about CrossFit Kalamazoo? I became bored of running and was looking for something more challenging and found CrossFit Kalamazoo.

 

How has CrossFit Kalamazoo changed your life, lifestyle, and level of fitness?

It has made me an overall healthier and happier person. I've also met a lot of really cool people.

 

List short/long term goals you would like to accomplish through CrossFit Kalamazoo: Some goals of mine are to keep improving and eventually start doing smaller competitions. And one day I hope to be as good as Nicole (CFK Coach Nicole Waterbury). 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you like most about CrossFit Kalamazoo? I like the supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

 

What is your favorite CrossFit movement? My favorite movement is the deadlift.

 

What is your least favorite CrossFit movement? My least favorite movement is the snatch lift.

 

What are you currently doing to try to improve your diet? I recently became vegetarian so I'm working on getting a lot of protein and lots of vegetables.

 

Favorite movie: 13 going on 30

 

Favorite and/or current book: The lovely bones

 

Favorite music genre/artist: mayday parade

 

Achievements you’d like to highlight within your life:  Making it to regionals for the two mile

 

List a few things we don’t know about you:  I love hamsters and cats, I'm an artist, and I have a fear of wet clothes.

 

In 10 words or less, what does CrossFit mean to you?  Dedication, hard work, and friendship.

WE ARE JUST ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS!

2016 Reebok CrossFit Games Done!  

2016 April Festivus Games Next!

CFK Athletes participated in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games each Saturday from 2/25 - 3/28.  More than 272,000 people from around the globe competed in the Open last year and CFK is proud to have our Athletes represent this year!

 

It was an incredible 5 weeks as each CFK Athlete put there heart and determination into attacking each WOD handed to us each week.  At the end of 16.5, each CFK Athlete knew they had been a part of something big! There is no better feeling than the sense of accomplishment we all have as we reflect back on what we achieved!  

 

The competition fun will continue as a team of CFK Athletes will be participating at the Festivus April 2016 competion that will be held on 4/16! 

CrossFit Kalamazoo - New Location Coming Soon!

We are penciling in our move for the last weekend of April!  Construction on the the bathrooms has started and our opening hinges on getting these done. 

 

Our new location will be at 1407 Ravine Road and we are so excited about our new space!   

  • We will be 3 times larger than our current location!
  • The KVRT bike trail passes right in front of us so an easy bike ride from Western & Kalamazoo College Campuses and downtown Kalamazoo. 
  • To give you an idea of where we will be.  Our new location is across the street from Little Darling's (and yes, our racks are bigger than theirs!)

 

We'll send out more updates as we get closer to our move date!

 

<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e9922_7fe0c22151324d13926ffbc0214544c8.png_256">p.s. CFK Athletes, we will be planning a "Move a Gazillion Tons of CrossFit Kalamazoo WOD" soon.  We guarantee it will be the WOD of your life  and pizza & beer will provided ;-)

 

What Makes CrossFit So Great, and Sets Us Apart From Other Fitness Programs!

You won't see anything like this at any Globo gym, nor would they allow it. CrossFit is more than just exercise, it's a sense of community and belonging for all who enter our doors. Thank you TNL CrossFit Tampa for sharing!

TNL CrossFit Tampa | Facebook

MVP of the night! Way to go Brian!! 👊 #16point5 * The CrossFit Games

On-Ramp Classes

Our On-Ramp class provides coaching in a smaller group setting and is mandatory for those who are new to CrossFit.

 

This class is programmed to teach you the movements, techniques and lingo and is an hour in duration.  We want to ensure that you have a good foundation built before you jump into our regular WOD!  The cost of this class is $65 (up to 8 classes scheduled over a 2 week period - 5 are mandatory before you move on to a regular WOD)

 

Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday at 8:00 p.m.   If you are not able to attend this scheduled class, we can reschedule as needed & there will be an additional $10 per class for any class done outside of our regular time slot. Call Coach Tim at 269-251-1677 for more information.

Community WOD Update:

Our Community WOD is typically every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 9:45 am!  Due to a special event on 4/16, we will be scheduling our next Intro WOD on  4/23. The cost of this intro class is $10.00. Call Coach Tim at 269-251-1677 or email crossfitkalamazoo@aol.com to reserve a spot.

 

If you sign up for our On-Ramp class afterwards, this $10 will be credited back to you!

 

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