Best CrossFit Studios In The Detroit Area

There are a lot of ways to get in better physical condition and plenty of places to do it. But if you are looking for what is possibly the ultimate workout, consider CrossFit training. CrossFit, a nationally licensed training program, challenges your body by presenting workouts that include weight lifting, endurance training, cardiovascular conditioning and just about any other form of exercise you can think of.

With all the intensity that CrossFit can be, it is also a form of exercise that is perfect for just about anyone. It all has to do with each individual taking part in the training at the level they are capable of. So world-class athletes will be right at home in CrossFit workouts as well as grandpa who wants to get in a little better shape.

In 2007 when Motor City CrossFit first began, it was a small group of individuals who wanted to get into the best shape possible. Now five years later, it has grown to include nearly 200 members taking part in a 17,000-square-foot gym. Upon first consideration, cross fitness may seem to be over the top for many people, but the philosophy of owner Jason David is that anyone can take part in classes whether it is a world-class athlete or grandma looking to get healthier. Classes are also available for the younger set with CrossFit Kids. At Motor City CrossFit, workouts can range from running, weight lifting, calisthenics and gymnastics to pull ups, flipping a large tire over or working out with a kettle weight. But regardless of what you are doing, you do it at your own level under the supervision of a trainer, so you get the most from your workout without getting hurt.

With the motto "from beginners to Olympians," CrossFit Bloomfield strives to tailor a workout based on each individual's needs and abilities. Each workout combines gymnastics and weight lifting along with cardiovascular exercises to help each individual achieve their fitness goal. Like most CrossFit gyms, a free introductory class is offered to all those who would like to explore this high-energy workout and each time you attend a class, a trained CrossFit coach will be with you every step of the way. Along with the in-gym workouts, the CrossFit Bloomfield website offers WOD's (work out of the day) tips, nutrition advice, weight-lifting tips for women and a complete list of other sites that will help you embrace the CrossFit lifestyle.

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When you step into New Species CrossFit in Royal Oak, you will know you have arrived at a place that will help you achieve the highest level of fitness. With five certified CrossFit coaches, they will work to "unleash the athlete" in every participant. Whether you are a beginner or trained athlete, the facilities at New Species will challenge. And by being part of the 'group,' you will find camaraderie and support from all those around you. As with all gyms following the CrossFit program, New Species offers lifestyle advice that ranges from what to eat and when, along with recipes that will allow your body to use the food you put into it to its best potential.

Located in downtown Northville, you will find a full-service gym that works to take clients from a lifestyle they want to change to one that incorporates the concept of CrossFit into every aspect of their lives. As with other CrossFit gyms, the focus is on individual abilities and not on keeping up with the person next to you. It is this attitude of individual abilities that makes CrossFit such a unique conditioning regimen. At the first class, which is always free, those interested will be given a full understanding of just what CrossFit is all about, a tour of the facility and you will have the chance to take part in the WOD (workout of the day), at all times under the guidance of certified CrossFit coaches.

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Mighty Warrior (MW) offers one of the only CrossFit-dedicated gyms in southern Wayne County. Focusing on training the body rather than on how to use equipment, MW CrossFit gets you moving the way the human body was meant to move and at your greatest potential. As with all CrossFit programs, the actual workout is tailored to the individual so Olympians to 57-year-old uncles will all have a chance to find the fitness they are seeking. MW CrossFit also offers men's and women's boot camp-style training and personal training programs for individuals.