When you walk into A1 CrossFit on Highway 33, you’ll notice something different. Your typical gym has multiple rows of elliptical machines, treadmills and stair climbers. At A1, you’re greeted by a much more open space, without the rows of machines. Turns out, this is definitely not an accident.

A1 CrossFit owner, Alex Kain explains that A1 is not a “regular” gym. Sure they have cardio equipment and weights, but A1 Crossfit is focused more on what Alex calls “functional fitness.” 

CrossFit as an exercise started in the early 2000s, when the first CrossFit gym opened in California. With the growing popularity of television shows like “American Ninja Warrior” and “The Titan Games,” more and more people are learning the benefits of CrossFit workouts for exercise. 

“It’s very much a chicken and egg situation,” Alex says when asked whether the shows influenced the workouts or vice versa. “While CrossFit is our main platform, we also teach people how to move properly for a safe and efficient workout. We teach nutrition habits as well.”

A few years ago Alex had been looking for a local CrossFit gym. When he found none, he decided to start A1 in a small warehouse on Lang Street. A1 quickly outgrew the 1000 square foot area, and he moved to their current 5000 square foot location at 4345 Highway 33 in 2016. “We would have classes of 7 people and it was tight,” Kain said, “We definitely needed to get into a bigger place.” A1 now has over 120 members who can work out together with plenty of space.

CrossFit isn’t just for adults, either. A1’s CrossFit Kids programs are designed for children as young as 6 years old. These classes combine fun with exercises to help kids develop strength training habits and proper use mechanics. 

A1 is truly a team player. The company is deeply involved in volunteer organizations throughout West Bend. Between helping the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County and collecting lightly used tennis shoes to donate, they make sure to support the community that has supported them over the last 5 years. In fact, A1 is hosting an anniversary party and open house on August 4th. All are welcome. Details are on the A1 CrossFit Facebook page. 

You can follow A1 Crossfit on Facebook and Instagram at (A1Crossfit)

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