About Us
Second Wind CrossFit
Our Gym
Established in 2008, Second Wind CrossFit, was envisioned as a place where inclusivity reigns supreme. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, young or old, an adventure seeker or a homemaker, an artist or a medical professional, a wordsmith or a corporate leader, battling weight issues or recovering from an injury, expecting a child or identifying with different backgrounds and orientations – we believe that everyone deserves access to top-tier fitness.
Here, we embrace those who may have felt like outsiders in the fitness world, welcoming them with open arms. We stand by the principles of the Second Wind approach: the CrossFit methodology, hard work, dedication, responsibility, and the extraordinary power of community. We divert our attention from trendy gimmicks, quick fixes, and superficial appearances.
These values bind us together, forming unbreakable ties.
Every workout session becomes an eagerly anticipated event for us. We thrive on challenges because we recognize that everyone within our community faces their own daily obstacles. We push ourselves to the limit, side by side. Nourishing our bodies with wholesome, clean nutrition is not a passing trend but a lifelong commitment. We genuinely revel in each other's achievements, driven by an authentic desire to witness everyone's triumphs. Our purpose for stepping into the gym transcends mere calorie burning – it's about pushing our physical limits, fostering a sense of belonging among our community, and nourishing our souls.
At Second Wind CrossFit, we are united in our pursuit of fitness excellence, fostering an environment where every individual can flourish.
Rules
House
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BE ON TIMEWe cover a lot in class and utilize every minute. We expect you to arrive on time and stay through to the end of class.
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CHECK YOUR EGO AT THE DOORPlease check your ego at the door. No one cares how much you can lift, we care how well you lift and how hard you try.
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INTRODUCE YOURSELFPlease introduce yourself to all newcomers (or someone you don’t recognize). Remember when you were the new guy or gal? A friendly introduction goes a long way.
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DON'T BREAK DOWN YOUR EQUIPMENT UNTIL EVERYONE HAS FINISHED THE WORKOUTAt Second Wind, no one breaks down their equipment until everyone has finished the workout. This is a common courtesy that you too will one day benefit from as everyone is last in the workout someday. You can cheer on others, grab a foam roller, or just sit and enjoy the downtime, but don’t touch your equipment.
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TREAT EMPTY BARBELLS LIKE THEY WERE YOUR BABYWould you drop a baby? We certainly hope not. We use an empty barbell a lot in class. When putting the barbell down, gently place it on the ground with the utmost care and admiration for the fine piece of equipment that it is. And while we’re at it, that also goes for barbells that are loaded with 10 lb. bumpers only.
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CHECK YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND STICK TO YOUR EQUIPMENTThe shop is not your oyster, it’s many people’s oyster. If you set up on one pull-up bar, don’t take someone else’s spot just because they’re not there. If your wallball is further away from the rest of your equipment than you would like, well then, run to the wallball, don’t use someone else’s just because it’s closer.
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KINDERGARTEN RULES STILL APPLYYou have to clean-up after yourself. It’s your responsibility to get out and put away your equipment, count your own reps (all of them), get your own tissue, and clean off your bars. Plus, by carrying those huge Rogue boxes all the way across the shop, you’ll gain a lot of fitness.
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CLEAN OFF YOUR BARSIt’s quite possible that at some point in your CrossFit career you may bleed on a pull-up bar or barbell. Please, please clean off your bar with one of the shop disinfectant wipes.
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CHALK USAGEChalk stays in the chalk bucket. Yes, you’ll have to walk all the way to the chalk bucket to dust your hands. While some people believe that chalk is the magic fairy dust of CrossFit performance, a light dusting of your hands is all you need.
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PHONES AND HEADPHONESNo phones on the shop floor. If you need to keep track of weights and scores, use paper, a post-it, or counter hearts. Additionally, headphones are for the big box gyms and you self-selected out of that, plus it’s rude and standoffish. We suffer together.
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CHILDREN AT THE SHOPChildren who can sit quietly while their parents workout are welcome to come to the shop with a parent. They are not allowed at any point to come onto the shop floor or training area. Sure we like kids, we even have a few; however, the safety of the children and quality of the athletes’ training environment demands this arrangement.
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GO THE DISTANCEEvery athlete pushes themselves in a different way. You can scream, cuss, cry, go to your happy place, bleed, or even rest…just don’t quit. The human body is capable of more than you can possibly comprehend; challenge it accordingly.