Health & Fitness
Veteran Opens CrossFit Fitness Facility in Area
Iraq combat veteran Matt Krakowski will be opening Switch CrossFit at Hall Road and Groesbeck with a Grand Opening Party on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich – Iraq combat veteran Matt Krakowski will be opening Switch CrossFit with a Grand Opening Party on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
To provide continued service to his community, this time through health and fitness, Matt Krakowski, two-time combat veteran, is opening Switch CrossFit, located at Groesbeck south of Hall Road. During his time in Iraq, Matt learned about the health benefits of CrossFit from a fellow Soldier. While on a remote base, Matt started training twice daily and reading and watching everything he could find to develop his knowledge and hone his training skills. Upon returning to the US, Matt (who resides in Chesterfield, MI) received multiple training certificates, began training other Infantry Soldiers and publishing a fitness blog, KrakFit (http://krakfit.tumblr.com) . Matt recently completed his military service and now hopes to bring his expertise and knowledge back to his hometown, where he can benefit others across Macomb County.
Michigan currently has the 9th highest obesity rate in the country at nearly 30%. “I hope to be able to continue my service to my country and community, this time by improving the health and fitness of Metro Detroit through my gym. I have always loved this area and want to do what I can to help my community.”
Switch CrossFit will open its doors for the first time on June 1 with a Grand Opening Party from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The event will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a seminar on “What is CrossFit” by Matt at 10:30am. At 11:00am, there will be an all-abilities workout followed by food, drinks, games and giveaways from Noon to 3:00pm. All are welcome. For more information on the Grand Opening and Switch CrossFit go to www.switchcrossfit.com.
About CrossFit: CrossFit is a growing fitness methodology which has taken the country by storm with nationally televised events like the Reebok CrossFit Games. This has created a boom of over 5,000 community gyms worldwide. CrossFit is performed in group classes at gyms called “boxes”. The workouts are high intensity and differ daily to prepare the variety of everyday situations a person may encounter. For information on CrossFit see: www.crossfit.com.
