OUR STORY
it all started with…
a few friends and family in my garage and backyard in the summer of 2011. I wasn’t sure that teaching people how to squat was something I wanted to do full time. I put my real estate business on hold due to the economy at the time. I found myself with the time to share this new thing called “CrossFit”, that I had stumbled upon 18 months earlier. I had a wooden platform built in my backyard and installed a rig on it. We threw barbells around in my front yard and ran around the neighborhood. Needless, to say my neighbors were not thrilled, but I was because I decided to do this for real.
In late 2011, we affiliated CrossFit Clearwater and moved into a 1,500 square foot building on Clearwater/Largo Road. Looking back it seemed tiny but it worked. We had track lighting and mirrors. We replaced at least 4 of those mirrors and realized dropping barbells and glass don’t mix well. There were two rowers, two ghds, a few barbells, a handful of wallballs, and one sled. There was a lot of fitness being created in that little Box.
In April of 2014, we moved into our next home. It was 3,500 square feet and it seemed so big. We had our first Box Christmas Party and our social dynamic of the gym took off.
After four years, we outgrew our second location and moved into 1281 South Lincoln Ave. This property was the catalyst to begin the evolution of CrossFit Clearwater into Clearwater Fitness Center. It’s 8,500 square feet with a very efficient floor layout and outdoor space. The building is air conditioned with newly remodeled Locker Rooms. “The Yard” as it is affectionately called is most people’s favorite amenity of the gym. It is an extremely versatile space. You may see a yoga class enjoying the Florida sun. A CrossFit class pushing sleds, carrying yokes, jumping hurdles, the options are endless.
The most exciting aspect of Clearwater Fitness Center is the growth of our community.
Our motto is simple, “Great Fitness. Better Community!”
Come see what we are all about you won’t regret it.
