1. How do I start?
Contact us to schedule a tour or introductory one-on-one. Both are free.
2. What does training at EmerFit cost?
Depending on the option you choose each training session can be as little as $7.50 and up to $75.00 for private training. Most clients choose our monthly unlimited class option which costs $150 per month.
3. Do you ever changes your rates?
Yes, but only for new members or new offerings. Existing members whose training agreements are regularly renewed never see a change in price. This policy is our reward to our loyal members.
4. Do you offer any discounts?
We offer a 10% discount for first responders, and military (Police, Fire, Army, etc.) We also have offer a 10% discount for students and some large local employers.
5. What is the cancellation policy if I can’t make a class or a training I’ve signed up for?
For private sessions 24 hours is needed if you need to cancel free of charge. For group classes we do not currently require registration. Think of the training as tuition, you skip you miss out.
6. Is there one on one training?
There is an additional cost and can be scheduled with any of the trainers depending on their current time openings.
7. Can I just start out with the group class?
No. We first need to meet to discuss the program, your goals, and to assess your current level of fitness. After your first session you will complete additional one-on-one training or our On Ramp program to learn the basics of CrossFit.
8. What are your hours, and class times?
See our online schedule.
9. I’m out of town but train at another CrossFit affiliate, can I come workout at Emerfit?
Please give us a call or email and let us know your home affiliate so we can talk to your coach. For just a one time visit there is no cost (but we would love a t-shirt from your affiliate) for longer visits we can discuss the cost based on your stay.
10. I am out of shape, can I train here?
Of course! CrossFit is for anyone wanting to better their health, all workouts can be scaled down or up depending on each individuals fitness levels. Because it can be so personalized CrossFit works for everyone.
11. I don’t want to get “big” is this for me?
This question is asked a lot by women who are afraid that lifting weight will make them look like the Hulk. Women are physiologically different then men and do not develop muscle in the same way. Those muscular women seen in body building are rare, a very select few who have the genetics to build muscles, with much added help from a very strict diet, years of training, and legal or illegal supplementation.
12. I don’t want to be an “athlete,” just want to get in shape, is this for me?
Crossfit is the best way to improve overall fitness and get in shape. You don’t need to be an “athlete” to benefit from our workouts, we specialize in not specializing.
13. Do I need to be at a certain fitness level for CrossFit?
CrossFit scales workouts so that anyone can do the workouts no matter what their current physical level. We can train anyone from a child to a great grandma, from a couch potato to a conditioned athlete.
14. Why CrossFit?
CrossFit covers all levels of fitness, it’s functional movements not only are the best way to shape up and loose extra fat but they make us stronger in life. We squat in life every time we get up out of a chair, we push our selves up from the ground, we put things away over head. CrossFit strengthens our body for life. It prepares us for life to handle the unexpected that can be throw at us. Many police, firefighter, and military personnel have had great success in CrossFit training in preparing them for a job were peak fitness is needed at a moments notice.
15. Where are you Saturday classes held?
Our free Saturday workouts are held at City Park, (North off Mulberry to Jackson about a quarter mile down the park) in the summer and at our training facility during the rest of the year. Look for a group of people ready to sweat.
16. How do I sign up for a class?
Under the calender tab located on our website you can sign up for both classes, private lessons, or one on one orientations. Class size is limited to 15 so be sure you sign up early so you can get a spot.
17. Can I come to the gym and do my own work out?
Not unless you are a member or have received an invitation.
18. I want to train for endurance competitions? Is this a good program?
Yes. Our program will likely improve your ability at your sport but just as importantly we will help balance your sport specific training with general physical preparation. Many sports can leave you unbalanced or weak in certain capacities and that weakness can be a detriment to the rest of your life.
19. I just want to look good in a bikini, is this what I want?
Yes. Not only will you burn fat more efficiently then any other training program but we teach proper nutrition to help you to know how and why eating that doughnut for breakfast with the vente carmel mocha keeps you from your six pack abs.
20. I have some injuries, can I still do CrossFit?
Most likely yes, as stated before the workouts can be scaled to each persons own capabilities. Set up and orientation and we can discuss your injuries and go from there.
21. How often do I need to work out?
We design the program for a 5 days on 2 days off training schedule. That is assuming the person is able to get enough sleep to recover and that outside stressors are not too taxing. We have seen people find success by training 3 to 5 times a week.
22. Do you follow the programming on CrossFit.com?
No. We use the methods and theory of CrossFit programming as explained in the CrossFit Journal and CrossFit Certifications. We augment these methods with others learned from coaching experience, discussions with other coaches, and research. Besides CrossFit our programming is heavily influenced by contributors to the Performance Menu like Coach Rut, Greg Everett, Nicki Violetti and Robb Wolf. We also incorporate ideas and methods from Mountain Athlete, Pavel Tsatsouline, Dan John, and Chip Conrad among others. While we fly the CrossFit flag we try to be as nonsectarian as possible.
Our programming changes on a regular basis as we learn and develop additional services so check our programming page for the latest details.
