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110 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06451
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CrossFit� is open! Classes are held at CrossFit YMCA Meriden 88 State Street Meriden, CT 06451. Sign up today at the Meriden YMCA

March 6, 2013

What is CrossFit? CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that is constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement," with the goal of improving fitness. CrossFit is built on movements such as rowing, running, jumping rope, carrying objects, and bodyweight movements and is meant to help build a healthy foundation for everyday activities.

Workouts are scaled according to a person's fitness level and needs. CrossFit is for everyone, every age, every body shape and every fitness level. (Source: CrossFit.com) It's been featured on shows such as The Biggest Loser by trainer Bob Harper who has used it in the workouts for his team.

How does a beginner start? Everyone starts with On Ramp classes which help prepare you for your CrossFit group classes by taking you through the movement curriculum and proper techniques. On Ramp classes are a prerequisite to taking CrossFit classes. You can sign up at the Meriden YMCA at 110 West Main Street. Six On Ramp classes are only $30, Classes are held at CrossFit YMCA Meriden at 88 State Street in Meriden.

What happens after completing the On Ramp classes? After completing your On Ramp classes you can sign up for unlimited CrossFit classes. You must a Meriden YMCA member to take the unlimited CrossFit group classes. Meriden YMCA members can sign up for unlimited CrossFit classes for only $50 per month per adult. You can add it to your monthly membership.

Other classes at the Y are included in my membership. Why do I pay more for CrossFit? CrossFit is group personal training. You are paying extra for your goals to be tracked and to have a plan programmed to address them. In other communities CrossFit is $150-$250 per month per person. Questions? Call or email Carrie at 203-235-6396 x16 or CrossFit YMCA Meriden Class Schedule: (Starting March 2nd) Monday - 5:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Tuesday - 6:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesday - 5:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Thursday - 6:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. Friday - 5:15 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. CrossFit is a licensed and registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc. Content ideas for New to CrossFit? courtesy ymcacrossfit.blogspot.com

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