I know the owner Christian Backes personally, and I have to say I am so proud of him for pushing…read morethrough during Covid season and keeping his gym open! Since then he has expanded, and continues to improve the gym itself. On top of that he is an incredible trainer. He hires people who know what they're doing, and also offers protein and supplements to supplement an athletes work out. Our son improved his 40 yard dash time by more than three seconds just in one short season. Truthfully I wish that we could budget to do more one on one training, but the time that we have had a Ironworks has been incredibly beneficial. I highly recommend, especially for any middle school or high school athlete.

This place is the best gym i have ever seen or been apart of. The coaching staff understands the…read moreneeds of every athlete that walks through the door and is well equipped to improve their physical ability by the time they leave. If you or anyone you know is looking for training, this place is the place to go!!!

In my house we have a treadmill, free weights, exercise balls and all sorts of other things to help…read moreyou stay in shape. The problem is I'm kind of lazy when left up to my own devices. Being lazy hasn't hindered me in the past, but recently I've upset my metabolism with all the eating out and drinking. (I think some of you may feel my pain?) So, I've been watching this group of people run up and down the hill by my house, then do push-ups, squats, bear crawls, and a million other exercises under the direction of one man. After a while of watching I made up my mind to head down the hill and see what all this movement was about. Turns out Trainer Scott operates a boot camp 5 days a week at Wash Park (at Downing and Ohio). Monday through Thursday at 7 pm and Saturday mornings at 10 am. You can go to all 5 of these classes for $75 a month. It's almost like he doesn't give you a reason to not sign up. So I did. The first hour-long class I thought I was going to die. I almost threw up 3 times and I almost passed out 4. I know, I know. You are probably thinking why did I go back? Well, I may be exaggerating about what I felt, but that's because this workout seriously kicked my ass. Like, I could barely roll out of bed the next day because all my muscles were so very sore. I am really enjoying the classes though. Scott has a way of making time fly while making you sweat your guts out. And each time I feel myself getting a little stronger. And that is a very fantastic feeling. Plus, I've been going for about 3 weeks now and I still feel the soreness from working my muscles so hard and I think my belt is getting loser even.

It has been over three years since I started going to Scott's gym. In that time, I have attended…read morehis personal training, group training, and boot camp classes. All these class styles offer many benefits; I have personally seen improvements in strength, endurance, and agility, but in all my time at the gym, the improvement I am most proud of is a change in attitude. Four years ago, I would have never thought I would enjoy working out consistently, let alone join a group training class. At that time, I was occasionally going to a normal gym and sticking to basic exercises thinking that was enough to offset the sedentary lifestyle of a person working in the corporate world. A good friend convinced me to attend Scott's boot camp one day and that was the day I realized that not only was I not pushing myself hard enough, but also I had been underestimating the value of working out and the benefits it could bring to my life. The first day was tough and it made me realize just how out of shape I really was. Luckily, I found that the class was in itself the best support system. You meet all sorts of different people who all want to enjoy the workout and lead healthy lives. The positive atmosphere I felt starting that first day is one of the reasons I decided to stick around and luckily, with five boot camp classes offered each week, going after work is not a problem. Through many push-ups, pull-ups, planks, towel drags, and burpees I have achieved more than I ever thought possible. I have made many friends at the gym who motivate me and challenge me, especially Scott, who has been with me every step of the way encouraging me through mental and physical plateaus. Now, I see these classes as an essential part of my day and even look forward to the "eight-count body builder" birthday challenge (something you have to be there to enjoy). I highly recommend going to the boot camp classes. It will change your life.

CrossFit Thornton is one of the best CF gyms I've been to. Not only is the atmosphere friendly and…read morewelcoming, the coaches are extremely knowledgeable and caring about their athletes. This gym offers a traditional CrossFit class, but they also offer a competitive class, a strength class, as well as a Flex class (similar to a CF boot camp style). What has really given this gym 5 stars is the fact that they have offered skills clinics (jump rope and gymnastics) - which has exponentially helped me in these aspects of my training. This gym definitely has a lot to offer and is well worth the investment!

I did a free week trial here just for fun. I was looking to mix things up from my normal gym…read moreroutine. I was so sad when my trial was over. I loved it so much that I decided to join. Now I'm hooked. The owner and coaches are so nice and motivating. I love showing up and getting my butt kicked. The workouts are always different so they always challenge my muscles in different ways and the calorie burn is amazing! I love that they scale everything so if there is an exercise you can't do, they have a modification for it. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

Great gym with great people. These are doers. Everyone in here is training to become more able and…read moreaccomplished in what they do in their free time. This is probably why they only have one class on the weekend - because everyone is out doing something active!

Awesome gym! I started coming here with no crossfit experience. The coaches took the time to teach…read moreme safe and proper technique and scaled each workout to my skill level. Two years later I'm still learning and getting better every day.

OMG! This is my favorite CrossFit gym so far. People are incredibly amazing, compassionate, and…read moreencouraging. The coaching is something I've always wanted in a gym. Spencer ensures that you are performing the exercises correctly, and if you are unable to perform a movement, there are always modifications. If you are a beginner or an expert I would recommend coming here and experience the family atmosphere while also get a burn in.

I will start this review by saying that I've never been to a CrossFit gym before, so I can't…read morecompare this to anything else. I love this place. They have a fundamentals course that is 3 days a week for 4 weeks, and includes two additional weeks of gym membership. The course doesn't just include instruction on all of the different exercises and very individualized coaching on the right way to do the movements, but also includes coaching on diet and nutrition as well. It's very much an inclusive package and a great way to start in CrossFit. Zac is super nice and friendly and Karly is very motivating!

I have been working out at SLCF for about a year now. I had tried doing crossfit at a couple of…read moreother gyms in the past, but it never worked out, mostly because I found them too competitive around crossfit itself. I am not interested in competing in crossfit, I joined because I play hockey competitively and I wanted something that could best prepare me for hockey. What I love about SLCF is exactly that, it is simply about making you better at what you want to do, not necessarily crossfit. The coaches are amazing and attentive and they embody that same spirit of making you better at life and not crossfit. As a result, I am better at hockey in so many ways, faster, stronger, and more endurance. But what I have noticed the most is how rarely I get injured in hockey now. Recently I was taken down in front of the net, and slid into the boards feet first. I just knew that 12 months ago it would have caused a serious injury, but because of the core strength that I have built up as a result of going to SLCF, I was fine.

Humble. Energetic. Knowledgeable. Amazing…read more These words are just the tip of the iceberg that describe how great SLCF and the coaching is. No matter what walk of life you come from you are welcomed into the gym with open arms by the members and coaches. I couldn't have asked to find a better Crossfit gym!

Wow!! I popped in for a workout when they were doing a bootcamp charity fundraiser for Colorado…read moreHealing Fund. I haven't been to fitness facility this awesome in a very long time. The workout was challenging. The lenders Amanda and Jeremy are fun, friendly, and SO HELPFUL!! Everyone was having fun and encouraging each other on. I am a HUGE fan after that workout. I can't wait to go back.. Once I can lift my arms again. :-)

I cannot recommend Amanda and Jeremy enough. Their professionalism, their attention to detail, and…read moretheir personalization to your plan is incredible. They take the time to get to know what you're looking for, what has worked/not worked for you in the past, the push limits without making you uncomfortable, or worse hurt, and they truly care. The dedication that these two show to health and happiness (in harmony) is absolutely amazing and if you've been looking for a trainer, look no further. Whether it's a small group training, individual one on one training, or bootcamps (oh man, the bootcamps! So killer!) you wont be disappointed in working with them.

I've been going to boot camp for almost three months and I absolutely love every single aspect of…read moreit! Each class is unique and never boring, Javier is very knowledgeable about fitness training and is a huge encouragement during class so I never leave feeling defeated. In the two months since starting I've lost inches almost everywhere and it will soon be time for a whole new wardrobe! I have also noticed a huge difference in my attitude. I'm getting along better with the people I work with and I'm more energetic during the day. This is the best work out program I've ever done!

The 6am kick-butt workout is a great way to get the blood pumpin' and start the day. At that…read morepoint, I know I have already accomplished something, so I feel great when I get to work, and ready to tackle what's in front of me. From resistance bands to kick boxing, running and med balls, sand bags to kettle bells, the workout is ever changing so I don't get bored or feel like I am in a rut. That keeps me rolling out of bed each day. Not only does the Summit Fit boot camp offer such a wide variety of workouts, the trainers are fantastic nutrition coaches as well. We all know that a workout without nutrition is a waste of time, so it is great to have someone looking out for both your physical fitness as well as your nutritional fitness in one location. I am so glad that my wife (after attending for nearly 10 months) convinced me to sign up for Summit Fit Boot-camp as well. When they instituted the 6 am class, I didn't have anymore excuses for not being able to go. After the first month i was able to notice a clear and significant change in how i felt and how all of my clothes fit me. It didn't take long and i had reached the point where all of my belts were cinched to the last hole and there was still more room. I am not as lethargic anymore, and i love the energy it gives me for keeping up with my boys at home. Attending Summit Fit Boot-camp has become so much more than just an individual endeavor. All of the boys get involved and have improved their health right alongside me. They are benefiting from the better meals that we are preparing, the host of better snacks that are available, and they love to participate in try the workouts after i come home. They each set up new challenges against me, or against each other (i.e. how long can you hold that plank? or I bet i can do more push-ups in 1 minute, dad). On top of that they chomp at the bit to see who gets to attend on the family fitness day. I have the opportunity to go as often as I like without extra charges. This has really given me the opportunity to put my fitness and wellness into my own hands, and give me the clear responsibility to keep it up. Signing up for Summit Fit was the best thing I have done for my self in years. This is something that I consciously take time for me, and reap benefits for my entire family. Thank you Lynn! Thank you Javier! Thanks for teaching me how to workout right, and making it fun. Thank you for teaching me how to eat right, and showing the results of some simple changes. I feel great and I am a HUGE fan of Summit Fit. pete