What is stopping you from CrossFitting? Maybe you believe you’re not quite fit enough to begin. You need to get “in shape” first. Perhaps you believe it will be too hard. Fair enough; to most watching a crossfit Wod at a gym you’d tend to believe everyone began life as a super hero, and that they were born CrossFitters. They didnt. They were just like you. They were unsure of high intensity workouts and barbell movements that demand coordination and strength. They too were scared of looking stupid or people laughing at them because they didn’t yet get it. If you could see where everyone else began, it would give you courage. Courage that you too could be that “superhero”. CrossFit is not your typical type of working out. CrossFit is about the community. A community that wants to see you grow. You will be taught, and encouraged, and loved...Read more

March Athlete of the Month!! Linda Schuh, pictured with her daughters. What got you to start CrossFit? When did you start? -My daughter Rachael and my brother Rusty ‘encouraged’ me repeatedly to join CF as they both do CF. I started my CF journey on Jan 4, 2016! What do you love most about CrossFit XLT? -I love that the WODs constantly change, that I’m learning something new every single class, and how friendly and supportive everyone is to the new members. The family atmosphere. What improvements have you seen since starting? -I’m actually gaining strength and getting toned, and gaining endurance. Favorite movement so far: KB swings Least Favorite movement (I don’t think you need to ask!): Burpees Motivational quote or words of advice to someone? Never give up! You’re never too old to start! Age is just a number! Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.Read more

Linda Schuh, pictured with her two daughters. What got you to start CrossFit? When did you start? -My daughter Rachael and my brother Rusty ‘encouraged’ me repeatedly to join CF as they both do CF. I started my CF journey on Jan 4, 2016! What do you love most about CrossFit XLT? -I love that the WODs constantly change, that I’m learning something new every single class, and how friendly and supportive everyone is to the new members. The family atmosphere.  What improvements have you seen since starting? -I’m actually gaining strength and getting toned, and gaining endurance.  Favorite movement so far: KB swings Least Favorite movement (I don’t think you need to ask!): Burpees Motivational quote or words of advice to someone? Never give up! You’re never too old to start! Age is just a number! Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.  Read more

Wednesday Nov 25th- CrossFit Classes 5:15am, 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am. Thursday Nov 26th- No Classes, Celebrate Turkey Day with your family and friends and give Thanks! Friday Nov 27th- CrossFit Class 8am, 9am Saturday Nov 28th- CrossFit Partner WOD 8am, 9am. Thursday Dec 24th Christmas Eve- CrossFit Class 5:15am, 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am Closed December 25-27. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays!Read more

CrossFit XLT is bringing Chatham, IL their first individual fitness competition! This individual competition will be held on July 18th 2015 at the Chatham Jaycee’s Sweet Corn Festival. Registration is limited and will end on July 11th, 2015! Pricing for all individuals is $60 before July 4th. After July 4th pricing will go up to $75! Each athlete will be guaranteed four wods and the top 5 in each division will get a fifth wod! There will be tons a prizes, including a cash prize to the 1st place finishers! Divisions: Rx Male and Female Scaled Male and Female Masters Male and Female Standards: If you can perform atleast 5 of each of these movements not unbroken you can choose: RX- M/F Deadlift 315/205 Back Squat 275/185 Front Squat 245/155 Power Clean 185/135 Jerk 185/135 OHS 135/95 Snatch 155/105 Thruster 155/105 KBS 70/44 HSPU Double Unders Pistols Pushups Run Scaled...Read more