No Frills for Grayslake's CrossFit Gym
Grayslake's A3 CrossFit gym, which opened late summer, is nothing like what you'd expect. Here, it's stripped down and hardcore.
A3 CrossFit in Grayslake is not your typical gym experience. There are no rows beyond rows of treadmills, elliptical machines and stair-climbers. There are no TVs, no locker rooms, no towel service and certainly no juice bar. This is a 3,250 square-foot warehouse space with turf, 300 pound tires, atlas stones, a pull-up rig, chains, resistance bands, free weights and climbing ropes. The workout environment is stripped down, hardcore and produces results, said owner/trainer Jeremy Happel, who was an all-around high school athlete and football captain who helped lead his team to a Indiana 4A state championship in 2000. At A3 CrossFit, he said, "Your body doesn't get used to it. The intensity always changes, so you won't plateau." Also unlike…
David L.
11:56 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Nick, I am a 47 year old man that was very athletic in my younger days. I have had very extensive knee surgery, hip surgery and elbow surgery. I spent a year in physical therapy and have been in my worst shape ever. I decided to try crossfit and asked my physical therapist for her approval. After meeting with them, she gave me a big thumbs up. My knees have never felt better. The trainers are … more ›