I found Crossfit through a friend who had gotten her Level 1 certification and was coaching, she encouraged me to give it a try, I was a little nervous being overweight and in my mid 40’s, but I walked into the gym and gave it a try, that was 3 and a half years ago! Crossfit has completely changed my life, I had terrible anxiety attacks and through working with my coaches, I have become mentally stronger and I have managed to get this under control and even stop taking my anxiety medication totally. Through my community, I have made long lasting friendships that are very special and could never be replaced! I had a stroke when I was in my early 30’s, so physically there are so many things that are a challenge, but for everything there ia a scaling option in Crossfit and this really boosted my confidence....Read more

CrossFit Fireside Families & Guests, Welcome to our new HOME! We are so excited to now have a dedicated kids room & dedicated childcare hours. Yes we said it.. Childcare will now be offered at CrossFit Fireside starting 9/13/17 during our 9:30AM class! We believe in providing services that add value to our families. First our desire is to provide an avenue for parents to have a dedicated, uninterrupted hour to themselves. We know this hour will fill you up, challenge your weakness, and enhance your strengths so that you are able to live our your best selves for your kids and families. Second to provide a safe, fun, engaging, and nurturing environment for your little ones. Their hour with us at CrossFit Fireside will be more than just supervision. We have a vision to incorporate crafts, projects, interactive games, and lessons to keep your kids engaged and learning within...Read more

I have never really considered myself an athlete. Oh sure, I played football, baseball, basketball, golf, and ran track when I was a kid. I grew up in a little country town and that is what everyone did. I never did it for the love of the sports, but rather for social acceptance. Sometimes that worked out for me, but what I remember most is the coaches were only interested in the kids with natural abilities that could help the teams win. I was rarely “that kid”, if ever. I never planned this crossfit-fitness-health journey at the beginning of summer 2014. I didn’t take any before pictures, take measurements, set goals, or make a game plan. I participated in my first CrossFit WOD when Ben and Catie held free workouts in the park on Saturday mornings as a way to get the community involved and to promote their dream of...Read more