Core City Fitness

🚨 Exciting News, CrossFit Fam! 🚨

Starting this Sunday, we’re adding another day of **Partner Workouts**! 🎉💪

Grab a friend and join us for a fantastic way to push each other, share the challenge, and double the fun. Whether you bring a buddy or team up with a new friend at the gym, you’re in for a great time!

🗓️ **When:** Sunday starting August 4
⏰ **Time:** 9 and 10am

Tag your workout partner below and get ready to crush it together! 👫👬👭

Off to a good start with this new strength cycle 💪🏼💪🏼

This is the second week of the nine week strength cycle. Prioritize showing up consistently so you can make gains on these numbers! 🎯

Can’t wait to see where we will be in nine weeks! Let’s go 🔥🔥🔥

Photo dump from Saturday 📷

How’s everyone’s legs feeling? 🦵

Get out and move today! Enjoy Sunday!

07.27.24

“Team BRUCK”
Teams of 2:
4 Rounds
400m Run (together)
48 Back Squats (185/125) (split)
48 Shoulder to Overhead (135/95) (split)

Back Squats can be taken from the rack, Shoulder to Overhead is from the ground.

Visiting Core City Saturday mornings with your favorite fur friend? 🐶

Stop by for a dog treat and check us out!

Big welcome our newest coach, George Easter!

Catch him coaching our Sunday classes!

Learn more about George below

Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, Sports Performance Analysis, Collegiate Coach Diploma, USSF National C License

Started coaching: 2024

Started CrossFit: 2020

Athletic background: Various sports growing up, but primarily track & field throughout high school, collegiate club soccer

When you’re not coaching: Spending time with my wife and son

Education: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan - Dearborn

Favorite movement: Deadlift

Favorite workout: Cindy

When the light hits just right, it’s time to shine! 🌞✨

Feel the burn, embrace the challenge, and let every rep bring you closer to your goals. 💪



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**💬 Call to Action:**

Tag us in your post-workout glow pics and let’s celebrate those gains together! 📸💪

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Let me know if you need any adjustments!

We are hosting a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course on October 19th - 20th, 2024 in Detroit, MI!

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**Ready to crush your goals? 🏋️‍♂️🔥**

Join us at Core City Fitness and become part of an incredible community that pushes you to be your best every day. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches are here to guide and motivate you. 💪

Come in for a workout, stay for the camaraderie, and leave with a sense of accomplishment. Let’s hit those PRs together! 🚀

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**🏋️‍♂️ Throw Your Cares Away with Wall Balls! 🎯**

At Core City Fitness, we believe in not just building physical strength but also releasing stress and mental load. And what better way to do that than with some powerful wall balls? 💥

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**Why We Love Wall Balls:**

1️⃣ **Full-Body Engagement:** Wall balls target your legs, core, shoulders, and arms.
2️⃣ **Cardio Boost:** Get your heart pumping while building muscle.
3️⃣ **Stress Relief:** Feel the stress melt away as you throw that ball against the wall. It’s like throwing your worries away!

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**Feeling Stressed?** Grab a wall ball and join us for a workout that’s as cathartic as it is challenging. Throw your cares away and come out stronger!

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Join us for a special Saturday workout June 29 in partnership with the OUT Foundation!

**🚶‍♂️ Embrace the Burden Carry: It’s Not a Burden, It’s a Challenge! 💪**

When it comes to pushing your limits and building strength, the burden carry is a game-changer. Don’t let the name fool you—it’s not a burden, it’s an opportunity to grow stronger, both physically and mentally. 🌟

**Why You Should Try the Burden Carry:**
1️⃣ **Full-Body Workout:** Engages your core, legs, back, and shoulders.
2️⃣ **Functional Strength:** Mimics real-life movements, improving your overall stability and balance.
3️⃣ **Mental Toughness:** Teaches you to stay focused and maintain form under pressure.

The morning views are 🔥

And so are our coaches!!! All of our coaches are certified Level One Coaches with many earning Level Two as well!

We are hosting a CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course on October 19th - 20th, 2024 in Detroit, MI!

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Join us next Saturday, June 29 for a special workout in honor of Pride Month. All classes will be doing the workout!

Core City Fitness is a functional fitness gym that welcomes everybody. We are recognized as an OUT Foundation partner gym.

Grab a partner, get sweaty, and make a donation! Your donation helps support the efforts of the OUT Foundation to sweat with purpose and train with pride.

Link in Bio to donate!

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, but the good news is we can combat this! The best way to maintain and build muscle is through regular strength training. 🏋️‍♀️

Incorporate exercises like weightlifting into your routine to stay strong and healthy. Consistency is key!

Remember, it’s never too late to start. Your future self will thank you! 🌟

☀️ The sun is blazing, but it’s giving us that perfect post-WOD glow! 💦✨

Nothing beats the feeling of conquering a tough workout and basking in that well-earned shine. Keep pushing, no matter the heat!

Congratulations to our Athlete of the Month - Sangeeta!

Coach’s Thoughts -
Sangheeta has been a consistent member since day one and is a regular at the best class (noon class).

Always looking to improve, Sangheeta is open and willing to any feedback we give her. She is also aware of her abilities and knows when it makes sense to scale or alter any movements.

A couple of things I can always count on when Sangheeta is in class.

1. She will be chatting it up with everyone while we are warming up.
2. She will ask what the masters weights are for the workout.
3. She will likely have a PR on an Olympic lift.
4. She will work hard and give every workout her best!

Congrats on being AOTM, your consistency and hardwork is an inspiration.

How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I started in 2013 when I moved to Andersonville in Chicago and I had to find a new gym.

Favorite Movement?
Doubleunders and lunges

What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to start CrossFit?
There’s always a scale for your abilities. Don’t be a baby and just try it.

Favorite thing about CCF?
Noon class with my besties!

What do you do when you’re not at CCF (job, hobbies, other fitness, etc)?
I am exploring the world, engaging in local and national politics, playing pickleball, practicing animal advocacy, staying on top of changing data privacy laws and regulations in the U.S. and internationally, and Pilates.

What is your next big fitness goal?
Running in the Blue Ridge 208-mile relay race in September with my pals and beating Jeff Winkler in pickleball.

🏋️‍♀️💪 Couples Who Sweat Together, Stay Together! 💪🏋️‍♂️

There’s nothing like pushing your limits and achieving new goals side by side with your partner. Working out brings couples closer by fostering teamwork, trust, and mutual motivation. Every workout is an opportunity to cheer each other on, celebrate victories, and grow stronger together.

Whether it’s crushing a challenging AMRAP or mastering new skills, sharing these moments builds a healthier lifestyle together. Plus, the post-workout high feels even better when you share it with someone you love!

Tag your workout partner and let’s see those power couples in action! 💥❤️

☀️Morning workouts are a great way to start your
lat-itude for the day! 💥

Lat and shoulder work today!

We will be running three heats on Memorial Day for Murph in the morning! Sign up now in ZenPlanner!

These will be the only classes scheduled for the day!

Dynamic Duo Planning Session! 🎯

Nadine and Diego, making a plan to crush the WOD last Saturday! 💪🏼💪🏼

“Failure to plan is planning to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin

🚨 New Gear Alert! 🚨

We’re excited to share our partnership with TYR apparel designed to help you crush your workouts and look good doing it. From high-performance apparel to the latest accessories, they’ve got everything you need to take your fitness game to the next level. 💪🔥

And guess what? We’re offering an exclusive discount just for you! Use code **SW20FVLO5** at checkout to get 20% off your entire order. 🛒

Don’t miss out—gear up now and hit those PRs in style. 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌅 Every new day is a fresh start, a new opportunity to push ourselves and reach our goals. Take that opportunity and channel it into your workouts. 🌟💪

What are you doing at noon tomorrow, May 11?

Nothing, right?

Bring a cooler, bring a bagel, bring a friend…

Come cheer on Karen as she makes her bid for the 2024 CrossFit Games!

Athlete of the Month - Congrats, Kaitlyn Spinella!

Coach’s Thoughts: Kaitlyn is a coach’s dream member. We have loved watching her consistent development and improvement across all CrossFit modalities. She is always open to feedback and looking for advice and ways to improve. She shows up to each class eager to push herself and learn a new skill or try something brand new that she’s never done before. She radiates positivity and it’s infectious and welcomed at our gym. She competed in her first CrossFit Open this year and we are all excited to see her keep progressing and checking new goals off of her fitness list. Congrats, Kaitlyn, on being AOTM! Well deserved!

How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I started CrossFit in July 2023 when I moved to Detroit for work and joined Core City Fitness. Before I moved, I was talking to a friend of mine about how nervous I was about moving to a new city without knowing anyone, and she recommended CrossFit as a way to find a gym and community, as she had done CrossFit previously and loved it (thanks Katherine!).

Favorite Movement?
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I like wall walks! Of course they are hard, but it was one of the first gymnastics skills I was able to do.

What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to start CrossFit?
Go for it! The workouts are able to be scaled to any fitness level, and it’s fun to finish workouts and learn new skills that you never thought you could do. It’s never boring because every day the workout is a little bit different, so it really keeps you engaged.

Favorite thing about CCF?
I immediately felt welcomed and the environment was not intimidating at all. The coaches are all so helpful and patient at making sure everyone is doing a version of the workout that is accessible to them, but also pushes them outside of their comfort zone a little bit to get better. People’s experience with CrossFit is pretty varied at CCF, but everyone is very supportive and cheers on everyone else regardless of fitness level.

In town for the draft this week? 🏈

Come workout with CrossFitters that ❤️ football!

Drop in wearing your favorite team’s gear and get a FREE tshirt!

Free, convenient parking located next to Detroit Institute of Bagels 🥯 so you can fuel up for the day!

DM us for questions!

Congrats to our athlete of the month - Nick Polzin!
Coach’s thoughts - Nick is a true powerhouse in Olympic weightlifting and is helpful to members in giving tips as a USAW and CFL1 coach. By day, he works as a dedicated advisor for Hamtramck schools and he juggles a demanding teaching and work schedule. Nick consistently shows up by finding time in the morning or evening to get to the gym with unwavering dedication and passion. He seeks advice on getting better at his weaknesses and works hard to attack them. His commitment to improvement serves as an inspiration to us all. Congrats, Nick!

How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I got started because I needed something to keep in shape for the summer of college swimming, and it’s been off and on since then.

Favorite Movement?
Everything except gymnastics

What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to start CrossFit?
I would tell them to come on a Saturday morning, the workouts are a lot more laid back and they can meet more of the gym.

Favorite thing about CCF?
My favorite thing about CCF is how driven everyone is, but also everyone is about having a good time too.

What do you do when you’re not at CCF (job, hobbies, other fitness, etc)?
I do a lot, I work for Americorps and Motor City Brewing, and then I also workout at Optimus. For hobbies I love to find some techno or house in the city.

What is your next big fitness goal?
Well this max out week was a little eye opening, so my goal is to get huge.

Every day is a good day at CCF but this past month was 🔥🔥🔥with a load of PRs!!!

We are so excited to officially welcome Lori Xu to the CCF coaching staff!! I’m sure most of you know her already as she has been a dedicated member of our gym for the last few years. You can catch her on Friday evenings (5:30P & 6:30P) starting this week!

Read on to learn more about Lori!

Certifications: CrossFit Level1, CrossFit Judges
Started coaching: April 2024
Started CrossFit: April 2021
Athletic background: Attempted multiple sports before starting CrossFit, including running, insanity, bodybuilding, weightlifting.
When she’s not coaching: Assistant Professor at Oakland University
Education: Master & PhD in Computer Science, Wayne State University
Favorite movement: Squats and Olympic lifting
Favorite workout: Karen