What is CrossFit?

The book definition of CrossFit is that which optimizes fitness through constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity. Well… you may be saying to yourself, “Okay, that sounds interesting but what does it really mean?” Well, let’s start with the heart of the definition and build around it. The word “functional” is at the heart of CrossFit.

At Chemical City CrossFit, you will not be doing barbell curls, you will not be doing leg presses, you will not be doing lat pull downs…those movements are not functional. They do not translate into anything functional in your daily life. One step into Chemical City CrossFit and it will be clear…this gym is different. There are no machines because YOU are the machine!

CROSSFIT IS FUNCTIONAL:

CrossFit involves squats…you squat many times during the day, like when you go from sitting to standing.
Crossfit involves pressing and pulling things relative to your body…movements repeated in your daily routine.
CrossFit involves strengthening your core (your abdominals, hip flexors, and lower and mid-back muscles)…the core is one of the keys to maintaining a high functioning existence!
Squats, pressing, core strength are all functional in your daily life.

When you combine these functional movements within a varied and highly intense workout, you produce a level of fitness that translates into increased lean muscle mass, increased strength, increased stamina, and an overall increase in wellness.

Chemical City CrossFit is for you if you:

Aren’t seeing results from your current workout
Are bored with your current routine & are looking for something different
Are looking for a community in addition to a place to workout
Don’t like the impersonal “Globo-gyms”
Want to find a way to get stronger or faster for your primary sport
Think that you don’t have time to exercise

Who we serve:

Chemical City CrossFit is a diverse set of people including the young, middle-age and masters. It includes teachers, students, stay-at-home mom’s, professionals, elite athletes and people who have decided to try a structured exercise program for the first time ever. Regardless of what your background is, training at Chemical City CrossFit can benefit you!

23 thoughts on “What is CrossFit?”

Blayne Tomaszewski on September 8, 2015 at 10:16 pm said:

interested in starting crossfit. Not sure if I have make an appointment or just show up

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jayme on October 5, 2015 at 12:53 am said:

My Daughter and I are way out of shape and would like to try crossfit.. how much and can we stop by and check you out?

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- Rich Guidotti on October 5, 2015 at 12:57 am said:
  
  Hi Jayme, we’d love to have you stop by. First visit is free. Classes are 5:30am M-F; 12:15 M, T,Th; 4:30pm F; 5:30pm M-F; 9:00am Sat; 10:30am Sun. Let me know if you have any other questions. Regards, Rich
  
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Amy on June 20, 2016 at 6:30 pm said:

I am here on vacation for the week of 6/20 and would like to try the 5:30 am class on Tuesday. I have not done cross fit, but something similar, G3 @ Gymnazo (Gymnazo.com). I talked with Tracy around 1:15 pm and am familiar with tomorrow’s tabata style workout.

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Brad Wagner on December 5, 2017 at 9:08 pm said:

My wife and I are interested in your gym? Are those hours class hours ? And is there reg open gym hours? Also what are the monthly fees?

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- Rich Guidotti on December 6, 2017 at 12:45 am said:
  
  Hi Brad,
  
  Thanks for inquiring about Chemical City CrossFit. The hours posted reflect our normal class hours. The only ‘open gym’ time is Sunday at 10:30am. The rest of the classes are instructor led. There are several pricing options, they can be found at: https://chemicalcitycrossfit.com/pricing/. Your first visit is free. We will walk you through the class, then we can discuss the best options for continuing forward.
  
  Yours in fitness,
  
  Rich
  
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Theresa Primdahl on August 12, 2018 at 5:14 pm said:

hi! I’m Theresa and I contacted u a few months ago and dropped in. I’m 52 years old. I was a member of NFL and I went consistently for several years, but with different job I couldn’t make their time slots. I been away for almost a year and not sure if i can jump right in or if I should do onramp first. I’m not over weight, but I feel weak 😣 …im not opposed to doing onramp as a refresher or if you guys would slowly help me get back into it I can do that too.
my goals are mobility and strength.
I can stop in Monday (tmrw ) to talk it over if you want. 😀
I would start Tuesday if that’s ok?
I will attend 530 am class.

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Loren Austin on November 30, 2018 at 9:29 pm said:

Do you have a place for kids while I get my workout in?

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- Rich Guidotti on November 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  Hi Loren, thanks for inquiring about Chemical City CrossFit. Unfortunately we do not have a place for children while their parents workout.
  
  Yours in fitness,
  Rich
  
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Rodney Little on June 26, 2019 at 8:02 pm said:

I would like to sign up for some CrossFit training during the early morning classes how do I sign up?

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- Rich Guidotti on June 26, 2019 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  Hi Rodney,
  
  Use the drop-in link:
  
  https://chemical-city-crossfit.triib.com/drop-in/
  
  Yours in fitness
  
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Carina on August 7, 2019 at 3:57 pm said:

Do you incorporate hiit training long with weight training in any of your daily classes ?

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- Rich Guidotti on August 7, 2019 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  Hi Carina,
  
  Yes High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is synonymous with how our CrossFit workouts are programmed. We have time specifically allocated to lifting weights too.
  
  Any further questions, please let me know.
  
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Sandra on August 12, 2019 at 7:10 am said:

Hello. I tried rob use the drop-in app feature with no luck. Is the first drop I still free and after that $15? What would you charge for a four additional drop ins after the free one?

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Sally Skinner on September 10, 2019 at 12:56 pm said:

What time are your classes? I need to lose a lot of stress weight and build muscle.

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- Rich Guidotti on September 12, 2019 at 6:52 am said:
  
  Hi Sally,
  
  Thanks for inquiring about Chemical City Crossfit.
  
  Here is a link to our class times: https://chemical-city-crossfit.triib.com/schedule/
  
  Yours in fitness,
  
  Rich
  
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Solange on October 30, 2019 at 6:20 am said:

I am 55 and need to lose weight. I heard that doing CrossFit can help me. How much are the classes?

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- Rich Guidotti on October 31, 2019 at 10:22 am said:
  
  Hi Solange,
  
  Apologies for the delayed response. Here is a link to our prices: https://chemicalcitycrossfit.com/pricing/
  
  Yours in Fitness,
  
  Rich
  
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Jacy Lepley on July 23, 2020 at 7:42 am said:

I am a stay at home momma looking to get into shape! How do I go about getting in touch with someone who can point me in the right direction?

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Stacey Berlin on February 20, 2021 at 6:44 pm said:

Are you open currently? I been doing cf at NLF since 2013 looking for possible new place just checking out options

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- Rich Guidotti on February 20, 2021 at 7:05 pm said:
  
  Hi Stacey,
  
  Thanks for inquiring about Chemical City CrossFit.
  
  Yes we are open. Our schedule is:
  
  Monday – Friday 5:30, 12:15, 16:30, and 17:45
  Saturday 9:00
  Sunday 9:30
  
  Your welcome to try a free trial visit (click here).
  
  Let me know if you have any questions.
  
  Yours in Fitness,
  
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Isabel Meza on August 6, 2022 at 8:41 pm said:

Hi,

Can I go this Monday August 8th at 5:30 am? I just arrived to Midland and I have been doing some crossfit but I would like to keep going with you guys.

Isabel.

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- Rich Guidotti on August 6, 2022 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  Hi Isabel, thanks for inquiring about Chemical City CrossFit. Yes that sounds good. The trainer will help you sort out options after the class.
  
  Yours in fitness,
  
  Ricy
  
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