Great Lakes Fitness Co. - Home of Great Lakes CrossFit

Today’s class was great. The team mentality really changes the game when you’re pushing through 150 wall balls while also running and doing box jumps. Everyone’s energy feeds off each other, making those tough moments feel more manageable. I’m relatively new to Great Lakes Fitness Co., but the way the group supports each other makes a huge difference. I no longer dread working out, even on the toughest days when I’m wiped out before I start. The coaches keep the pace right, and the encouragement from everyone keeps you moving forward, which makes the whole experience feel less like a grind and more like a shared challenge.

In the words of my fiancé, GLFC is more than just a gym. The coaches have really built a community there. I’ve never felt stronger, both physically and mentally since starting at GLFC!

I always feel welcomed and encouraged during classes. It's also great that everyone has a sense of humor to add to the fun!

Coach did a great job creating a positive and encouraging environment and workout plan

Coming in for my first time today I felt a bit apprehensive. Everyone with different ages, body types and abilities welcomed and helped when I needed it. After a great workout, which I modified at times, everyone encouraged each other with fist bumps and good jobs! I drove hme felling energized and empowered!

He did great! Always does! Getting everyone motivated and high energy!

The Saturday CrossFit class was awesome! The coach is incredibly inventive, coming up with different scenarios and partner workouts that keep things challenging. I really appreciate the creativity and energy they bring to every session.

Everybody at Great Lakes Fitness is so friendly and welcoming! From the moment you walk in, you feel comfortable and supported. It’s such a positive environment and I always leave feeling encouraged and motivated!

Many of the concepts are new to me and I was feeling very overwhelmed with changing to a new gym. The entire crew has been very accommodating. Personal help in walking through the exercising and providing videos to study before the class!

Just had my first class at Great Lakes Fitness and I’m honestly blown away. The vibe is super chill and welcoming—staff and members made me feel right at home from the second I walked in. Huge shoutout to Coach Bill for the awesome instruction, helpful tips, and just the right amount of encouragement to keep pushing. The workout was definitely challenging, but everything was totally scaleable, so I never felt out of place. And the energy in the room? Everyone cheering each other on made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for a gym with great people, great coaching, and a real sense of community, check this place out. Can’t wait to go back!

As a CrossFit newbie, I was a little nervous for coaching, but Cal made me feel super comfortable and was super encouraging! The gym is super clean and the it has such a fun vibe full of people cheering you on!

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Where do I even start. Lucas aka hulk hogan is a fantastic coach. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to lifting, CrossFit and body movement. He gives great advice on improving and is always encouraging to everyone in the class.

Did a drop in class and everyone was very friendly and encouraging. Great workout and a well organized, clean space!

Amazing - very helpful on adaptations

He was awesome as always!

Kaylin is an awesome coach! She taught me how to do all the movements and gave lots of great pointers on how to be more efficient. I will definitely be coming back!

Class was great! Megan kept the energy going for us by encouraging us each individually. She is cheerfully constructive with her coaching and makes you want to push on with a smile. 💪😎

Kaylin is the type of coach you want when you show up for class. She’s welcoming, encouraging and fosters a great culture throughout the class. She’s great on teaching techniques and pushing you to be your best.

Lucas has a great positive attitude who seems to really enjoy coaching. He also seems non-judgy, patient and helpful with some of the flexibility limitations I have with some of the exercises.

Great positive attitude, great at giving feedback on lift technique. Kept the class moving

Always a great motivator and excellent at explaining movements and scales.

He did a great job! Ran through the shoulder press positioning very thoroughly. Very encouraging!

Amber is kind, encouraging and attentive. The classes she leads are always efficient and fun!

This was my first ever CrossFit class. It felt great!

Lesley is amazing! She gives such great instruction and is so fun and encouraging to workout with!

Cal did great! Very positive and very accommodating as we were the oldest ones in the class!🤪. A very good experience just a few sore muscles afterwards!

He was nice and welcoming

He was super helpful in explaining and guiding me through my first time at the gym! He kept a close on eye on me and the others in our group! He made the experience fun and moving along

Cal is a great coach! He is very helpful and encouraging. He is great at accommodating all skill levels and making everyone feel like they belong!

The Saturday CrossFit class was fun and intense, pushing me to give my best during the partner workouts. Our coach (Kaylin) was very clear in her instructions; she was upbeat and friendly, which made for a great experience.

Kaylin is an amazing coach. So positive and supportive. Always pushes us in the just right way. So glad to have her on the coaching team.

High energy, positive, fun and challenging. Exactly what I want in a fitness class!

Best way to start your day! Cal is great and everyone was so welcoming. I’ll be back!

Kaylin was clear in her instructions and Since I am relatively new to CrossFit, I was glad that she could help me adjust my form. I enjoyed the class!

I appreciate the way Coach Meg is able to give individual instruction and help while encouraging the whole group at the same time.

Meg did a great job of being engaged and having a specific warm up for the stimulus of the class!

Meghan had a huge group show up. She did a great job with managing the start times and the different movements. Everyone knew what they had to do and when to do it.

Today was my first class, and Lucas was incredibly helpful with getting me up to speed and showing scaling options for the workout. His assistance made me feel comfortable and like a part of the group even though it was my first time. Couldn’t have been any better from my end.

Best coach!

Megan is great. Always encouraging and explains things well. Always enjoy class with her.

5 star yap session

Lucas was a great coach that was very helpful in explaining the steps of the workout and also answered questions when we had them very well. It was a fun and energizing class with a great gym community!

Lucas’s hype and continual attention to detail always takes class to the next level. So appreciate his continued excellence in coaching!

Great workout and to be honest never really been a big fan of CrossFit for the two months that I did do CrossFit. Although, when I went today I had a really good time and enjoyed the workout all the way through!

Class was great. Good modifications for a newbie with CrossFit.

Janie energy and enthusiasm. Terrific as always.

Megan is awesome and

“I just attended my very first CrossFit class, and I couldn’t be more impressed! Coach Cal made me feel so welcomed and comfortable right from the start. The atmosphere was incredibly positive, and the other members were so friendly and encouraging—it felt like joining a supportive community. If you’ve ever thought about trying CrossFit but felt nervous or intimidated, I highly recommend taking the leap. This experience was empowering and fun, and I can’t wait to go back!”

Great coaching cues, always helpful and encouraging!

Class was great! Bill did an excellent job!!

Amber rocks!

Megan was awesome!! First time at the gym and she made me feel right at home. Love this community!

Very good… just long enough and just the right amount of challenging!

Helped me at my level but also pushed me. Great first class!

Cal is great! We have enjoyed getting to know him while doing the on ramp. First class in the books and appreciate his encouragement and training to get the movements down. Looking forward to more work outs and meeting the other coaches!

Cal is a straight gangsta. Dudes a beast. And he’s a better buy. Welcoming of all kind. I’m a 6 foot 118 pound string bean and that guy treated me like an Avenger. 10/10 would recommend.

Great. She was very helpful

Scaled to fit, ans intense! The perfect way to start the day

Janie is always a joy to have as a coach. She is always happy to help, teach and motivate!!!!

Janie does an incredible job coaching. I always look forward to her classes. She’s intuitive, accommodating, caring, and motivating. Janie is aware of my abilities while simultaneously helping me to improve and grow a skill that I haven’t mastered yet. Grateful to have her as a coach at GLFC!

Sam is great! Always super positive and supportive, but still makes sure you’re not cutting corners on the movements…like wall-balls.

Megan is so encouraging and sweet. She empowers me to push myself while also keeping the atmosphere light, positive, and fun. So grateful for her and all she brings to GLFC!

I can't say enough about how great Janie is as a coach. She brings a perfect mix of expertise and enthusiasm, but her genuine passion for helping others pushed me to do my best today. Past her skills as a coach, her attitude and personal support makes every workout with her a great experience. Her encouragement and commitment to your progress extends far beyond the gym, making it clear she genuinely cares about her clients success. Having Janie as a coach is a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their fitness. Highly recommend!

I always enjoy having Janie as my coach! She always sees my true ability and helps me to see what I can achieve. Box jumps and pr's are a big deal for me! With her knowledge and experience, I have continued to grow and improve. So grateful for her!

The last couple of days Bill has been helpfull suggesting variations on the workouts that I'm able to do due to wrist concern, thnks!

Janie was AMAZING! I was so nervous for my first class, but she helped me every step of the way and made my transition so smooth!

Janie always does great teaching classes and really pushes everyone to do their best!

Janie is kind, patient and so encouraging. I had some anxiety coming to my first class, but that went away quickly.

Cal is fantastic and the gym and workout were superb. They treat their drop ins well, and the community was very welcoming.

Excellent experience! Challenging and Fun!😊

The class was super fun, motivational, and informative! Loved the music as well◡̈

Cal is an AMAZING coach . The entire gym atmosphere made you feel right at home. If you are in the area, I highly suggest stopping in for a drop in .

Cal does a great job teaching and motivating everyone in class. Great job !

Bill is Great! He pushes, encourages, and gives positive criticism to correct form to make me better. If you ask him to push you or help you, he will deliver.

This guy is unbelievable Is amazing working with him he let you know averithing that you need to get the work out correctly I love working out with him as a coach he make the time there feel like you are home

Incredibly friendly and understanding. He knows a lot about health and good ways to start getting into it without it becoming overwhelming. Great working with both beginner and experienced gym folk

Great Class! Really enjoyed our review/white board meeting made crystal clear the goals of today’s workout. Our warmup & banter kept us all energized and prepared for what became an awesome sweat session! Thanks Coach Lesley

Janie is great!! Janie is an extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, and high energy coach. If you’re looking to not only push yourself, but learn things along the way, Janie is your girl!

Bill is a great coach! Taking the time to focus on how to do the different movements and what to strive for.

It’s always a joy having Bryce as a coach. Gives a lot of fun and positive energy to the class. Good at critiquing form and giving suggestions about scaling.

Coming into my first CrossFit class ever, I was pretty nervous. From the moment I walked in, Amber went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and ready. From introductions in the beginning of class, to answering my many questions, to form feedback, to her encouraging words and time checks—10/10 would recommend Amber’s classes and GLFC as a whole. It’s been an incredible experience and it’s only beginning!

Megan was encouraging, helpful, and thought quick to reorganize with so many people in order to make the workout work! It’s fun and feels good to be pushed by her.

The gym was great! Megan was so fun!! (From one coach to another keep doing what you’re doing girl). Everyone was so welcoming!

Janie is awesome!! Coming off some injuries and surgeries she knows how to balance my recovery while still getting the most of out of me. 10/10 recommend!

Janie did great as always! She is so patient and takes time to explain things. Very encouraging. One of my favorite coaches!

I love the one on one Cal provides especially when it’s a smaller class! He makes it so fun and personal.

Everything was great. We were new, but it wasn’t too difficult to catch onto what everyone was doing, and Amber was helpful as she helped us have good form during the moves.

Amber was great, and the workout was challenging! She modified it for my experience level, and the others in the class were welcoming to newbies. Thanks!

Great coach, fun warmup, simple workout. That’s what I call a good Thursday night

Always upbeat, encouraging and thorough with whiteboard huddle. Meg is constantly engaged with members during class…she gives folks all kinds of reasons to come back!!

Bill was great! He took the time to thoroughly go through each exercise and offer modifications for some of the more technical moves. Great community of people too. Lots of high fives going around and positive words of encouragement throughout the workout.

Amazing class great workout and coaching !

Cal is an amazing coach! He pushes me at every workout!

Class was awesome! Janie was super helpful with my technique and was positive and motivating during the workout. I will definitely come back next time I’m in the area!

Super fun! I enjoyed it a ton and loved the community vibe!

Always great taking a class with Cal. He’s encouraging, helpful and knowledgeable.

Great! I popped in for the BYOF Friday special. Team was great at making me comfortable and adjusted reps to my level.

Awesome so fun and so helpful!

Very friendly environment and an amazing structured hard workout. If you give it a chance you will not be disappointed.

Cal is great, very welcoming before class began, and excellent coaching all the way through. I’ll be back for sure!

A friendly and encouraging coach that made working out fun for the hour

I was in town visiting and attended class as a guest and really enjoyed it. Cal was super welcoming and checked in about modifications. Wish this gym were closer to where I live!

Class was exciting and challenging as they all are. Cal is great at motivating and encouraging. He does a great job at making sure I’m doing it right. Got a great workout in and am looking forward to tomorrow’s workout.

Very attentive for my first time in making sure I do the exercises correctly, with proper form. Also, very supportive and clear on the directions for what was expected.

The class with Megan was great! Her energy is contagious. She was very helpful finding me the correct modifications for my level and advised ways to improve my pose. The class was challenging but I made it through!

It was great, as always

Great coach that creates a great environment while also providing individual attention when needed for scaling or cueing! Best CrossFit experience I’ve had.

Cal is the OG for a reason - he knows what to warm up, he knows what cues to use, and he knows when people need an adjustment and picks the right one. Always feel very confident in his classes. Also he has a great butt

Cal was amazing, as always. 🤘

Cal did great as always! Thanks so much for coaching!!

He was good at working with my physical injury:limitations.

Great Bring a friend Friday class, great experience!!

Cal is a great coach. He’s personable and gives really good prompts to improve form. I always enjoy having him and the rest of the staff as my coaches.

What an amazing first class! His instructions were very clear, his support and guidance helped me push through as well as the team that was there tonight. Such an amazing community that makes me want to go back for more. I need to add that the space is the perfect place with an indoor and outdoor option for your workouts. The owner Cal and his wife Amber have been so warm and inviting making sure that I settle in. I’m extremely grateful and can’t wait to continue working on myself through this crossfit gym!

Amber is so great at making sure everyone in the class feels seen and knows how to help with every level of student 💪🏻

Amber is awesome. I know that when she is teaching a class im gonna get a good workout. She is very helpful and encouraging. If im doing a exercise incorrect i l know she is looking out for me so that i don't hurt myself. Her positive energy shines bright. Thank you Amber

Amazing!

I’m always stoked anytime I am able to make a class Sam is coaching. She’s super supportive and knowledgeable, everyone loves Sam!

Amber is awesome, and I really appreciate her attention to form. The feedback on the scaled kipping pull ups was particularly helpful today!

Janie is the best - she does a great job running large classes and keeping things moving and energy high! I also appreciate all the demos and scaling options — she meets each athlete where they’re at and helps them build and improve. Love taking classes with Janie!!!

I am very impressed with the way Cal pays attention to my individual needs and how he encourages me to strive through my workout.

Sam did a great job! Went through all the steps of the warmup and workout so we could feel confident with the movements. Great workout, Sam was very encouraging throughout! Thank you!