CrossFit Allendale

CrossFit Allendale Not just a gym but a community! CrossFit Allendale can help you reach your goals, all you need to do is take that first step.
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We are a group of dedicated coaches and members who want to challenge, embrace and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer fitness classes and 6,500 square foot of workout space to keep you motivated, safe and reaching toward your goals. You won't find a more friendly gym around.

🎉 Help us congratulate September’s Member of the Month: Jennifer Z!! 🎉We are incredibly proud of all the hard work Jenni...
09/01/2026

🎉 Help us congratulate September’s Member of the Month: Jennifer Z!! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of all the hard work Jennifer has put in since joining CFA last year!

After moving here from Colorado, Jennifer already had experience with CrossFit and wasted no time continuing her fitness journey with us. Since joining, she has gotten faster, stronger, and continued building her already impressive endurance.

Jennifer has also shown incredible determination through some challenges along the way. After previously tearing her shoulder and undergoing surgery, she didn’t let that keep her away from the gym. She continued moving and doing exercises appropriate for her recovery, showing the kind of drive, consistency, and dedication that we love to see in our members. Combine that commitment with her friendly personality and positive energy, and Jennifer was an easy choice for MOM! 💪

🏋️‍♀️ Get to know Jennifer:

“What do you do when you’re not at CFA?”
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I travel, hike, and spend time with my two girls.

“What do you do for a living?”
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I’m a physician assistant.

“When did you realize CrossFit was right for you?”
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When I started to look forward to going. I despised going to the gym when I belonged to the Y, and I’ve gone from that to being upset when I miss out on going to CrossFit… especially if it’s a fun workout!

“What would you recommend to someone who is just starting out with CrossFit?”

Stick with it. It can be very humbling at times, but everyone has been where you are at.

Keep it up, Jennifer! We’re lucky to have you at CFA! ❤️

Find out more about her CF Journey below:

https://crossfitallendale.com/member-of-the-month/jennifer-z/

Meet Coach Josh! 🔥Coach Josh is one of our head coaches and owners here at CFA, and we’re pretty lucky to have him. He’s...
08/12/2026

Meet Coach Josh! 🔥

Coach Josh is one of our head coaches and owners here at CFA, and we’re pretty lucky to have him. He’s an awesome coach, an incredible CrossFit athlete, and the mastermind behind just about every crazy event and challenge we’ve thrown at our members over the years.

From our CrossFit 5Ks and Bass River Adventure Races to the infamous Hot Wing Challenge WOD, Josh is always coming up with something new to push us outside our comfort zones.

If there’s ever a completely ridiculous WOD or challenge happening at CFA, chances are Josh is the one behind it. 😂

And if you ever see the red bandana come out… you already know it’s going to be a good one. 🔴😈

We appreciate everything you bring to CFA, Josh! Thanks for always keeping things challenging, competitive, and most importantly, FUN! 💪

Get to know some facts about him here:
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⏰How long have you been coaching at CrossFit Allendale?
12+ years

🏋️How long have you been doing CrossFit?
14+ years

💥Favorite CrossFit movement?
Power Cleans & T2B

🙃Least favorite CrossFit movement?
Handstand Push-ups or Kettlebell Swings

❤️Favorite benchmark workout?
Any of the CFA Hero Workouts: Ken, Deb Strong, Filthy Andy.

☕️Coffee or pre-workout?
Energy drink

☀️Morning workout or evening workout?
Morning by far

🌄Mountains or beach?
Mountains

🍔Go-to cheat meal?
I am a fat kid at heart so it doesn’t matter: Pizza, Burrito, Burger & Wings.

🌮Favorite local restaurant?
Arturo’s In Grand Haven

🗻Favorite place you’ve ever visited?
Montana, specifically Glacier National Park

✈️Dream vacation destination?
Faroe Islands

🎶Favorite music to coach to?
Can’t go wrong with the nostalgia of 2000s rap or pop punk

🏈Favorite sports team?
Detroit Lions, this year is their year!

🐶Cats or dogs?
Dogs.

🚴Share one fun fact about yourself.
In 2020, me and a couple dudes took three days to ride our bikes from Lake Michigan (St Joe) to Lake Huron (Port Huron). In 2021 we followed that up by riding from GR to Mackinaw Island.

😮What’s one thing members would be surprised to learn about you?
In my younger years I was an avid cliff jumper. I have jumped two 70 foot waterfalls in my life: Punchbowl Falls in Oregon and Nauyaca Falls in Costa Rica. We would spend time every summer traveling to places with cliffs just to jump them. As I’ve grown older and less risk averse, I still scratch that adrenaline itch by climbing mountain peaks when possible.

🦆Favorite Quote:
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” — Edmund Hillary

🧌What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting CrossFit?
Not everyday is going to be easy. But if you give yourself enough time and consistency anything is possible. Plus small daily habits lead to huge growth over enough time.

💙Why do you coach?
I know the positive impact that CrossFit and exercise can have on somebody’s life and I want to share that with as many people as possible. Seeing people making healthy changes in their lives or reaching goals make all the hard days worth it.

Find out more about Coach Josh below:

https://crossfitallendale.com/coach-josh-connelly-cf-l3/

🏋️‍♀️ COACH SPOTLIGHT: COACH KATE 🏋️‍♀️Say hello to one of our head coaches and owners at CFA, Coach Kate!This place wou...
08/05/2026

🏋️‍♀️ COACH SPOTLIGHT: COACH KATE 🏋️‍♀️

Say hello to one of our head coaches and owners at CFA, Coach Kate!

This place would not exist without her drive and dedication to the workouts, the facility, and—most importantly—our members.

Kate has been working out for almost 20 years (way more than half her life 😅) and holds both a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a master’s degree in Public Health from GVSU. She is also one of only a handful of Level 3 CrossFit Trainers in the state of Michigan, along with holding her personal training certification.

And here’s something that puts it all into perspective: Kate was only 19 years old when we opened the gym. If that doesn’t show her maturity, dedication, and commitment to this place, nothing will.

Kate’s passion for improving people’s lives is felt throughout CFA, and it’s a huge reason why this gym has had such a positive impact on so many people since 2014.

Get to know Coach Kate a little better below! 👇

⏱️ How long have you been coaching at CrossFit Allendale?
12+ years

🏋️ How long have you been doing CrossFit?
14+ years

❤️ Favorite CrossFit movement?
Burpees

😵 Least favorite CrossFit movement?
T2B

🔥 Favorite benchmark workout?
Hero WOD “Riley”
1.5-mile run
150 burpees
1.5-mile run

☕ Coffee or pre-workout?
Pre-workout

🌅 Morning workout or evening workout?
MORNING. I’ll work out at 2 a.m. before working out in the evening.

🏔️ Mountains or beach?
Beach

🌮 Go-to cheat meal?
Anything with a lot of ranch or Mexican food.

🍴 Favorite local restaurant?
El Azteca

🌴 Favorite place you’ve ever visited?
Eleuthera, Bahamas

✈️ Dream vacation destination?
Bora Bora

🎵 Favorite music to coach to?
MGK or any 2010–2012 throwback hits.

🏆 Favorite sports team?
Bravo TV 😂

🐶 Cats or dogs?
Dogs... but I love any and all animals.

👍 Share one fun fact about yourself.
I have unique thumbs. Only 2% of people have my thumbs... which are a major disadvantage for hook gripping anything.

🤯 What’s one thing members would be surprised to learn about you?
I never played sports.

💬 Favorite quote?
“Life’s a climb, but the view is great.”
—Miley Cyrus

💡 What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting CrossFit?
You don’t need to have any baseline. Just get on a schedule and stick with it. Don’t be hard on yourself—everyone starts somewhere.

❤️ Why do you coach?
I want to help people look forward to exercise. I love helping people create long-term habits that contribute to better health and make life outside of the gym easier.

Get to know more about Coach Kate below:

https://crossfitallendale.com/coach-kate-connelly-cf-l3/

We are excited to be a part of this year’s M45 Celebration! Come out and run the Leprino 5k 🏃🏼then bring out the family ...
08/03/2026

We are excited to be a part of this year’s M45 Celebration!

Come out and run the Leprino 5k 🏃🏼

then bring out the family for a fun Adventure race through the Allendale park. 🗺️

Find as many (or as few) checkpoints as desired. 🏁

Shout-out to our August Member of the Month — DOUG!Doug started CrossFit with us two years ago and hasn’t looked back. H...
08/03/2026

Shout-out to our August Member of the Month — DOUG!

Doug started CrossFit with us two years ago and hasn’t looked back. He’ll be the first to tell you that CrossFit is hard and the assault bike sucks, but if you stick with it and show up consistently, your fitness will naturally improve.Since starting CF, Doug has gotten stronger, faster, and built serious endurance. He’s also put his fitness to the test in the Spartan Race, Bass River Adventure Race, Tru Challenge, the OPEN, and Murph. Keep crushing it, Doug!

A little more about Doug:

When he’s not at the gym, you can find him outdoors fishing, hunting, or camping. He also loves taking things apart and restoring them. Professionally, he works as a structural engineer building environmental test chambers.

We asked him:

What’s something most people at the gym don’t know about you?

“I’ve never run more than a mile at one time before starting at CFA. Now I’ve completed multiple 5K and 10K races.”

If you had to describe your CrossFit experience in one word, what would it be?

“Community. The tone of the day changes immediately when you walk in the door. Everyone is friendly and pushes you to be your best.”

Find out more about Doug’s CrossFit journey Below:

https://crossfitallendale.com/member-of-the-month/doug-f/

🌟 Coach Spotlight: Coach Dave 💪🏼Coach Dave is one of the most passionate coaches you’ll ever meet. He’s always ready to ...
07/23/2026

🌟 Coach Spotlight: Coach Dave 💪🏼

Coach Dave is one of the most passionate coaches you’ll ever meet. He’s always ready to help members move better, become more efficient, and yes… he’s also the undisputed King of the dreaded “No Rep.” 😅

When he’s not spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and their dog, Terra, you’ll probably find him judging CrossFit competitions. His judging résumé includes the CrossFit Games Age Group Division, Wodapalooza, Fresh Coast, and many more events. We’re incredibly grateful to have Coach Dave as part of the CrossFit Allendale coaching staff. Get to know him a little better below!

💪 How long have you been coaching at CrossFit Allendale?
5 years. My first class was on April 2, 2021.

🏋️ How long have you been doing CrossFit?
10 years. I started with the BizStream crew on June 6, 2016.

🏆 Favorite CrossFit movement?
Power Clean (with the Power Sn**ch as a close second).

😅 Least favorite CrossFit movement?
Lunges.

🔥 Favorite benchmark workout?
Annie (50-40-30-20-10 Double Unders & AbMat Sit-ups).

💬 Favorite quote?
“Fitness is the most underutilized connector of people and solver of problems.”
– Billy Dever

☕ Coffee or pre-workout?
Coffee… and fruit snacks.

🌅 Morning or evening workout?
Morning.

🏔️ Mountains or beach?
Beach.

🍕 Go-to cheat meal?
Pizza.

🥙 Favorite local restaurant?
Živio.

✈️ Favorite place you’ve ever visited?
Italy.

🌴 Dream vacation destination?
A private villa overlooking the ocean in Turks and Caicos.

🎵 Favorite music to coach to?
Rock.

🏈 Favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers.

🐶 Cats or dogs?
Dogs.

🤯 Share one fun fact about yourself.
I’ve been shaving my head for 27 years, starting in July 1999.

🎬 What’s one thing members would be surprised to learn about you?
I’m an award-winning animator for a short stop-motion film.

💡 What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting CrossFit?
Stick with it. It works.

❤️ Why do you coach?
I love helping people accomplish things they never thought were possible. That first box jump. First double under. First pull-up, kipping pull-up, or butterfly pull-up. First rope climb. First muscle-up. There’s nothing better than giving someone a cue, watching it click, and seeing them hit a new PR. Those moments are why I coach.

Find out more about Coach Dave below:

https://crossfitallendale.com/coach-dave-valko-cf-l2/

07/16/2026

⏳ SEPTEMBER 19 IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK! ⏳

If running a 5K feels impossible today, that's exactly why RUN FIT exists.

Join RUNFIT with Ivy Rehab - Leprino M45 Run Training Program and spend the next several weeks building strength, endurance, and confidence for the Leprino M45 Run. Training begins on Wednesday, July 29th!

🏅 Race medal
👕 Race shirt
🎉 A huge sense of accomplishment
❤️ A healthier you

Every runner starts somewhere. Why not start today? Link to register is in the comments!

Register for RUN FIT and the Leprino M45 Run before spots fill up!

🌟 Coach Spotlight - Coach AnnaNot only is she the youngest coach at CFA but she is also overall the strongest. At 23 yea...
07/16/2026

🌟 Coach Spotlight - Coach Anna

Not only is she the youngest coach at CFA but she is also overall the strongest. At 23 years old Anna has already been doing CrossFit (plus powerlifting plus weightlifting) for over 9 years. She spends her time outside of the gym by baby sitting, pet sitting and listening to Justin Bieber.

Get to know more about her below:

💪 How long have you been coaching at CrossFit Allendale?
4 years

🏋️ How long have you been doing CrossFit?
9 years

🔥 Favorite CrossFit movement?
Sn**ch

😅 Least favorite CrossFit movement?
Rowing🤢

🏆 Favorite benchmark workout?
Grace

☕ Coffee or pre-workout?
Pre-workout (podium is my favorite!!)

🌅 Morning workout or evening workout?
Morning in the summer and afternoon in the winter (harder to get out of a warm bed😖)

🏔️ Mountains or beach?
I’ll take a beach with a mountain view

🍔 Go-to cheat meal?
Hotdogs, preferably from Yesterdogs, and a fountain cherry Coke

🍽️ Favorite local restaurant?
Cinco De Mayo

✈️ Favorite place you’ve ever visited?
Maui

🌍 Dream vacation destination?
Tuscany, Italy

🎵 Favorite music to coach to?
2000s rap

🏈 Favorite sports team?
Texas Longhorns (HOOK EM’)

🐶 Cats or dogs?
Doggos all the way

🎉 Share one fun fact about yourself.
I have every color of crocs except white and black!

🤔 What’s one thing members would be surprised to learn about you?
I was in theatre all the way up until high school

🗣️ Favorite Quote:
“You can’t spell legendary without leg day”

💡 What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting CrossFit?

The hardest part is walking through the door. CrossFit may look intimidating, but the great thing about it is that it meets you where you are. Even if you have to scale every workout, that’s okay!! Keep showing up and remember that everyone had a first day

❤️ Why do you coach?

Coaching is something I’ve always been really passionate about and I have a lot of whys. The things I love: getting to be apart of someone’s journey (inside and outside of the gym), being an encouraging presence through a tough workout, sharing my knowledge of all things fitness, connecting with members and growing those relationships, showing others that it’s cool to be strong, and most importantly I love helping people be the best versions of themselves.

CrossFit has changed my life in so many ways and being able to get to give that back to members is such a blessing. Who wouldn’t want to wear sweatpants to work?!

Read Anna’s full bio here:
https://crossfitallendale.com/coach-anna-steele/

Address

5241 Edgeway Drive, Ste F
Allendale, MI
49401

Opening Hours

Monday 5:45am - 8am
4pm - 7pm
Tuesday 5:45am - 8am
4pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5:45am - 8am
4pm - 7pm
Thursday 5:45am - 8am
4pm - 7pm
Friday 5:45am - 8am
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10am

Telephone

(810) 241-2703

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