Your friendly neighborhood CrossFit gym.
Where everyone is welcome and the only requirement is effort.
Benefits.
Our community will keep you accountable to yourself. You are less likely to let down your community than you are to let down yourself.
Accountability.
We provide workout programming that is constantly variable and designed to keep you challenged mentally and physically.
Motivation.
We have highly trained coaches that lead your workouts to help motivate, inspire and teach you how to move correctly, preventing injury.
Injury Prevention.
Membership plans include the following classes:
CrossFit
M & W
5:30 - 6:30am, 9:00 - 10:00am, 4:30 - 5: 30pm, 5:30 - 6:30pm, 6:30 - 7:30pm
T & TH
5:30 - 6:30am, 9:00 - 10:00am, 4:30 - 5: 30pm
F
5:30 - 6:30am, 9:00 - 10:00am, 4:30 - 5: 30pm, 5:30 - 6:30pm
SAT
9:00 - 10:00am
Barbell/Open Lift
T & TH
6:30 - 7:30pm
Sweat
T & TH
5:30 - 6:30pm
SAT
8:00 - 9:00am
Frequently Asked Questions
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CrossFit is a composed of three definitive elements: (1) constantly varied (2) functional movements, (3) performed at high intensity.
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Will a marathon runner perform well at lifting a heavy objects? Will the strong man who lifts heavy weights run a mile? The way we want to train is to combine similar movements that don’t allow your body to get adjusted to it. We want to specialize in not specializing. Our goal is to increase your work capacity, your ability to do work, across broad time in any domain.
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Functional movements are natural movements. Natural movements are movements that are not taught, they are innately performed (squat, jump, press). The movements that we perform inside the gym are designed to mimic movements outside of the gym.
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The 9 Foundational Movements of CrossFit are: squat, front squat, overhead squat, press, push press, push jerk, deadlift, medicine ball clean and sumo deadlift high pull. All these movements are covered in our foundations class.
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We don’t care what level of physical conditioning you are in to start as it is our goal is to elevate you. Each workout can be “scaled” to meet your individual fitness level. In other words, if you can’t do a push-up, we will scale to wall push-ups.
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“No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.”
— CT Fletcher
Meet the Team
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I have always been involved in sports. I did running, track, yoga, weightlifting, spinning, and pretty much anything that got me moving or got me outside. It was only a matter of time before I found CrossFit where I could combine so many of my favorite sports.
I love helping people develop a love of movement and helping them expand their potential. I love helping people learn new things. I love coaching anyone excited to learn and grow.
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In my younger years, I was an active kid- playing sports, exploring outdoors and seeking out harmless mischief of one kind or another. Through my elementary years, I played soccer, at a competitive level, and loved it. It was challenging, exhilarating and moreover it was fun. When I hit middle school, though, that changed. The coaching became over-the-top and my peers suddenly seemed absurdly cutthroat. So, I turned to my other passion, music, and left athletics behind. It was the eighties and playing AD/DC, Van Halen, and Scorpions songs at dangerously high volume on guitar brought back the fun and exhilaration I loved. Yet, the lifestyle that came with it was neither healthy nor sustainable.After college, and a couple master’s degrees later, I wanted to get back in shape and challenge myself. My membership at various drop-in gyms around the valley, though, left me in a rut- bored and only slightly fitter than when I began. Then, ten years ago I stumbled into CrossFit and have been hooked ever since.
In CrossFit, we as athletes make tremendous gains in strength, speed, agility and overall fitness because the coaching and programming pushes us beyond what we’ve done before and into the margin between what we thought we couldn’t do and what is truly beyond our current abilities. This is the magic of what we do.
Now in my mid-50s, it's been important to find an atmosphere that pushes me beyond my comfort zone, and close to my limits, but without risking injury and the setbacks that come with it. Evolved CrossFit and its member community provide this for me. As a coach, I now seek this same balance for the athletes I work with and appreciate that the relatively small size of our gym community allows me to know each member well enough to get this balance right.
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I began my CrossFit journey in 2011 at Easthampton CrossFit, where I discovered an amazing community centered around self-discovery, self-improvement, and fun. I quickly fell in love with the challenge of building and testing my capabilities, increasing my strength and stamina, and doing all of this with a supportive, non-judgmental group of people. I was involved in sports growing up (gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse) and strength and conditioning, yet never felt truly comfortable in a typical gym environment until CrossFit helped to build my confidence and sense of belonging. CrossFit helped improve my running (and I even like it a bit) and I'm proud to have completed a half marathon and several 5Ks. I competed in several CrossFit events/competitions as an individual, duo, and team, and trained in Barbell Clubs to compete and medal in Olympic lifting meets (such a fun experience!).I obtained my Level 1 certification in 2013 and began coaching to support others with their unique journeys of improving strength, performance, health, motivation, and confidence. There's nothing better than seeing someone crush a goal, hit a new PR, learn a new skill, or increase their confidence! I went on to obtain my Gymnastics cert and then my Level 2. I coached at several local CrossFit gyms from 2013-2020 (Easthampton CrossFit, CrossFit Stronger than Yesterday, Pioneer Valley CrossFit). After several years of working out at my home gym, I'm excited to join this great community at Evolved CrossFit. I am a licensed clinical social worker by training and work full-time as a Behavioral Health Manager at a non-profit health insurance company. I live in Easthampton with my partner and fur babies (2 dogs & 2 cats)
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I was involved in competitive cheerleading growing up, but mostly I did not like to exercise. I hated the feeling of being out of breath and thinking about doing physical activities with friends (kayaking, hiking, doing a fun run) filled me with dread and panic instead of excitement. When my wife, Dee, and I moved to Western Massachusetts in 2017, it took me about 4 different attempts at CrossFit before it clicked for me. I began to find that in addition to the physical benefits of CrossFit, it gave me a way to manage my stress and connect on a social level. Living far away from home and working in an industry as demanding as manufacturing, CrossFit has become a rock in my life and has given me the confidence to branch out into other physical activities as well.
I look forward to helping others, no matter where they are in their fitness. Whether you're a beginner working on squatting with a barbell for the first time or a seasoned athlete who needs great music to push them to achieve a personal record, I want to help. I truly think that CrossFit is an excellent foundation for health, and I am honored to be a part of that journey.
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During the COVID shutdown, I had just discovered my passion for CrossFit and functional fitness. I would lead workouts by the water every morning at 9:00 AM for my staff. Two girls came almost every single day. Their gains, physically and mentally, were amazing. This is when I realized I needed to coach others professionally.My favorite people to coach are newbies as well as the serious athlete. I love working with people beginning their fitness journey and new to CrossFit. I love helping these athletes achieve a more fulfilling and healthy life. On the flip side, I enjoy working with athletes who have been in the game for a while or have great body awareness, which makes coaching fun. With minimal coaching on lifts, I can narrow my scope and focus on the technical aspects.
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I was always an active kid, running around with all the boys in my neighborhood cul-de-sac. I didn't play much organized sports besides a year of cross country and soccer. I'd say my fitness journey began in college when I took run conditioning as a required PE course. This sparked a few years of recreational running, completing a bunch of 10ks and half marathons. I moved to Massachusetts in 2017 and there was a CrossFit gym across the street. I wandered in one day because I heard it was a good place to make friends. I was instantly hooked on the atmosphere, the challenge, and the community. The highlight for me has been learning that nothing is impossible with time and dedication. I didn't think I'd ever get a muscle up or learn to handstand walk, but with consistency anything is possible.
The first thing that came to mind for this question was when I was a kid and I told my parents I wanted to learn to play guitar. My mom had a very old guitar laying around from Mexico, and my parents told me if you practice every day for a month we will get you a guitar and lessons. They thought there was no way I would play consistently for a month by myself with a learn guitar DVD set. I remember thinking, that's easy, I can do that. To this day my dedication, drive, and ability to delay gratification and never give up has been one of my greatest strengths.
I love coaching all types of people. I'm inspired by anyone who shows up consistently and is willing to put in the work. Apart from that, I particularly love coaching women. Many women are intimidated by barbells and training with weights and I love empowering them and teaching them to move safely and efficiently. Seeing the confidence and self-respect people develop by consistently training is an amazing thing.
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I am a father and a husband who has always found a way to keep my fitness intact. I started with team sports in high school, then became involved in individual sports including MMA and trail running. I started CrossFit 5 years ago and continue to find it challenging and interesting. The workouts are always different incorporating gymnastics, cardio, weightlifting, and plyometrics.Coaching allows me to share my love and knowledge with anyone who comes in the door. I love working out with people from all walks of life. I love coaching everybody! I enjoy coaching those new to working out, with little experience. On the flip side, I love working with seasoned athletes who are working on a specific skill or training for an event. It's exciting to be a part of their progress.
Build a strong foundation.
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Ideal for beginners.
The hardest thing about CrossFit is getting started as it can be intimidating, it is not as daunting of a task to learn the movements and associated jargon. The challenge is what makes it fun and keeps you wanting to do better the next time.
The cost for the foundations program is only $200. After you sign up, one of our coaches will reach out to schedule your first workout!
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How it works.
You will have four personal one hour sessions with one of our coaches followed by 30 days of unlimited classes as well as full access to what our gym has to offer including our SWEAT classes. SWEAT has no barbell but are extremely challenging, you will love it!
You will build confidence in your ability and and be comfortable joining a group class while learning how to prevent injury with proper technique.
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Transitioning.
At the end of the four one-on-one sessions, if you still don’t feel ready to join group classes do not hesitate to speak to your coach about options for more one-on-one time. However, most people are ready after their four sessions and we are confident that you will be too.
REMEMBER: CrossFit is all about improving your overall fitness which means you aren’t in competition trying to go the fastest or lift the most weight. “Scale for life” is a our motto to exercise by.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotele
Ready to begin.
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Platinum.
Benefits: Platinum members have the highest probability of reaching their goals.
Features: Unlimited group lead classes including CrossFit, Open Gym/Barbell, or Sweat. Plus anytime gym access.
Cost: $165 per month
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Gold.
Benefits: Gold Members have a high probability of reaching their goals.
Features: Access to 3 group lead classes per week including CrossFit, Barbell/Open Gym, or Sweat.. Plus anytime gym access.
Cost: $150 per month
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Punch Card.
Punch Cards are reserved for people that are unable to find the time to commit to a set schedule.
Features: Access to any class: CrossFit, Barbell/Open Gym, or Sweat but LIMITED to 10 classes within a 3 month period. Classes MUST be used within 12 weeks.
Cost: $185 for 10 classes NOTE: 3 month expiration.
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Legends.
Our Legends Class is reserved for people aged 65 and older.
Benefits: focuses on improving function of activities of daily living.
Currently, this membership offers two classes per week; Wednesday & Friday at 10:30am.
Cost: $65 per month
We are so confident that you will love what we have to offer that we are giving it away.
Free week.
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CrossFit Experience
If you have CrossFit experience you can attend any of our classes with no restrictions. Classes are held Monday through Saturday.
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New to CrossFit
If you are new to CrossFit we recommend that you attend our SWEAT classes which are held Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm and Saturday 8am.
Dr. Lynn Charles - owner
Dr. Lynn Charles is the owner of Evolved CrossFit. She also owns and operates New Beginnings Chiropractic (Easthampton, MA) with her husband Dr. Matt Charles. Her CrossFit journey started over a decade ago at Easthampton CrossFit where she was put through a foundations program by Coach Molly T! Dr. Lynn fell in love with the methodology of CrossFit and especially loves the focus on form over everything, in order to prevent injuries.
As a chiropractor, Dr. Lynn understands the importance of functional fitness and how it can improve the quality of life of a person at any age. Dr. Lynn coaches one of the LEGENDS classes that Evolved CrossFit provides on Fridays. CrossFit and chiropractic have many similarities; both strive to improve quality of life and overall health, both focus on longevity and both are often misunderstood by the general public. Dr. Lynn welcomes the misunderstanding of chiropractic and CrossFit because she loves to teach people and open their world up to a new way of thinking.
Dr. Lynn is not one for the spotlight, she is a quiet leader. If you see her in the gym, she is often the one in the back enjoying the community come together to celebrate fitness and a healthier way of life!
Out of Towner?
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