Black Tusk Athletics

My doctor advised me to make some changes in my lifestyle due to my blood pressure being rather high. Having been in and out of the gym for most of my life, I’m no stranger to being active, but the last few years have seen me sidetracked by work and starting a business. I knew I’d need some help getting things kicked off and talking to Jason convinced me he understood my needs well enough to get me to where I needed to be. With my main challenge being a hectic schedule, we worked out a great hybrid arrangement where I’d train with him once a week, then he’d program additional workouts for me to do on my own time. What made working with Jason so effective? It was the overall experience of him creating programming specific to my body and my goals, helping me develop proper technique, and keeping me accountable to doing the work. Even in between sessions, Jason would check in on me, and celebrate my achievements when I reported in from my solo workouts. The other important factor in working through Black Tusk was having Kali, their nutritional coach available to engage with to make sure my eating habits were lining up with the training. In three months, my blood pressure came back down to normal, I dropped two inches off my waist, and lost a net of 10 pounds even after putting on more muscle. The greatest thing about my time with Jason is that he helped me get back into the right mindset and routine of being active and healthy. No drastic programming to hit any numbers, just a great lifestyle adjustment that’s sustainable and keeps me motivated by the results I’ve seen. My body composition has visibly shifted in the direction I’ve always wanted it to and I’m excited to see where I’ll be next year. It’s literally life changing work and although I’m the one that had to get my sweat on, Jason provided the support and accountability I needed to really see results. If you’re needing someone to be on your team to help you achieve your specific fitness goals, I’d highly recommend seeing Jason. The only downside? It’s been expensive replacing the clothes in my wardrobe…

If you want to try crossfit, go here. They have small classes and personal training to actually coach and train you. Wonderful owners who are passionate about fitness and people. More parking would be good, but otherwise I highly recommend.

This was the third cross fit place I tried and thankfully the last. Jay and Anne know what they are talking about and they will get you in shape like no one else. The place is always clean and organized and I have made so many friends since I started. I'm so glad one of my buddies recommended this place. Hands down the best

Great gym! I started about 2 years ago at 33 y.o. with no previous sport experience, almost no weightlifting experience, not really sure what to do except wanting to get in shape. Anne, Jay, and Jenna were my first coaches and they got me started with the fundamental sessions, then I joined group classes a few weeks later. I could barely do the workouts at first but everybody was friendly and welcoming (later coaches like Sarah, Danni, Kali, and Steven have also been excellent). I really like their focus on doing movements with correct form and safety (very different from negative stereotypes of Crossfit online). The personal training is also excellent, would definitely do it more if I had the time, but so far group classes 2-4 times/week has worked for me.

Great gym for someone who wants to look good and feel healthy. Flexible schedule of classes, great programming, and, most importantly, amazing people in attendance. Workouts are short, intense, and efficient. I spend only 3 hours per week working out there, and I couldn’t be happier with the way I look and feel. A prime example of what a good local CrossFit box should be.