Yorkville CrossFit Youth Empowerment Systems

03/20/2026

Today in CrossFit Youth! 💪🏼

Our athletes tackled a fun and engaging workout today: Every 2 minutes for 6 rounds, they worked through 5 hanging knee raises and their choice of jump rope reps!

We spent time building jump rope skills, focusing on coordination, timing, and rhythm, which is great for improving overall agility and cardiovascular fitness. The kids also worked on hanging from the bars, which helps develop grip strength, upper body endurance, and confidence in gymnastics style movements.

Hanging knee raises are an awesome introduction to core strength and foundational gymnastics skills. Learning how to control their bodies while hanging translates into better movement patterns, balance, and body awareness.

Beyond the physical benefits, workouts like this also teach focus, perseverance, and how to keep trying even when things get challenging 💥

We’re proud of the effort and energy everyone brought today!!! Keep it up, athletes!

03/14/2026

Every year the Open reminds us why we love this community so much.

For three weeks we get to step into the same arena as thousands of CrossFit athletes around the world. The workouts challenge us, push us outside our comfort zone, and give us a chance to see how far we’ve come since last year.

But what makes the Open truly special isn’t just the workouts.

It’s the Friday nights filled with cheering and teammates counting reps and encouraging each other to keep moving when things get hard. It’s watching someone try a movement for the first time, finish a workout they weren’t sure they could complete, or push just a little harder because the whole gym is behind them.

The Open gives us something powerful: a shared experience. For a few weeks, everyone in the gym—from the newest member to the most experienced athlete—takes on the same challenge and celebrates the effort together.

That’s what makes it meaningful here.

It’s not about the leaderboard.
It’s about showing up, supporting each other, and finding out what we’re capable of.

And every year, this community proves that when we do hard things together, we’re stronger because of it. 💪

05/05/2025

CrossFit Kids Coach, Natalie Fleming

How long have you been at Yorkville CrossFit?

Almost 5 years

How long have you been coaching CrossFit Kids?

1 year

Any other certifications or specialties?

L1 CrossFit Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Olympic weightlifting coach
    
What do you love most about coaching teens/kids?

I love the energy that our young athletes bring to the gym! Eager to learn, get stronger, and have fun! They also keep me up to date on what’s cool and what’s not😂

What can parents expect when their child trains with you?

You can expect them to want to come back! We have a great group of young athletes and a fun, experienced team of coaches that will have your child working hard while also having fun and learning not just how to be great athletes, but learning how to live long, healthy, and active lifestyles!

Favorite movement or workout?

Lifting of all sorts is my jam! Nothing like lifting a heavy barbell! My favorite workout is anything heavy!

Fun fact about you outside the gym:

Not only am I CrossFit competitor, 2x Nationals qualifier for Strongwoman, but I’m also a SHARK! I play on a Saturday billiards league where I play 8 ball and 9 ball!

05/05/2025

When the coach is watching you hard core but it’s your first day😂
Great work, ! Your jump rope skills are improving every week! We are proud of you!!

05/04/2025

Our CrossFit Teen Classes are designed to build strength, endurance, and confidence—in and out of the gym.

Whether your teen is an athlete looking to improve performance or just wants to get stronger, healthier, and feel more confident, we’ve got them covered.
• Ages 14- 17
• Safe, structured, and age-appropriate training
• Expert coaching and a fun, supportive community
• Build strength, agility, and confidence that carries over into everyday life

Classes are filling fast—secure your teen’s spot today!

Text us at 630-742-3675 to learn more and get started.

03/21/2024

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04/12/2023

Kids who feel strong physically also feel strong mentally!

We encourage kids to focus on the things they can do!
Yorkville Crossfit

03/21/2023

Spring Break CrossFit Kids and Teens! Ages 8+
Text 630-742-3675 to register!

We have exciting news!! We’re running a camp for spring break!! This allows time for more games, activities and lifting!!

03/17/2023

Spring Break CrossFit Kids and Teens!
Ages 8+
Text 630-742-3675 to register!

03/05/2023

Check out what we do for kids!

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