We are very excited to announce the re-opening of PCC! As always, the health and safety of our members and staff are of utmost importance. Our team of coaches and board members have been working together while referring to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s suggested re-opening guidelines so that we may safely workout together once again.

What you can expect from PCC:
· We will do our best to maintain 6 feet of distance between athletes at all times
· Weekly gym cleanings will be doubled and we will be sanitizing equipment several times throughout the day
· Coaches will be self-monitoring their own temperatures and overall health before coaching classes
· No drop-ins will be permitted for the first month; this will be re-evaluated at board meetings on a month-to-month basis
· Our class schedule will remain the same
· Masks will be available or you may bring your own – they are NOT required
· Garage doors will be open as much as possible
· Coaches will write your scores and PRs on the whiteboards (we still want to see ‘em!)

What we ask of you:
· Self-monitor your temperature and overall health – if you feel sick or if a family member is sick, please stay home
· Wash your hands upon entering the gym AND before you leave
· Classes will be limited to 9 members - register for class in Zen Planner – if you are not registered and class is full, you won’t be able to stay and workout during that class
· Please do not come early for class and please leave when your class is finished – the weather should be nice so get loosened up, cool down, and socialize outside
· Ziploc bags with emotional support chalk will be provided upon request and should be for individual use only – please do not share except with a family member
· Spray bottles with disinfectant will be available to each athlete - please use to sanitize all equipment you use and to wipe up bodily fluids left on the floor (do NOT use Clorox wipes on equipment - they are corrosive to metals) - wipe spray bottle handle with Clorox wipes after use
· If any of your family members or neighbors have watched you do our CrossFit workouts over the quarantine and expressed interest in joining, please let us know. We would love to have them!

We would like to remind everyone that we each have very different experiences with COVID 19 and quarantine. Please be respectful of everyone’s unique concerns and fears. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach out to our Board of Directors, email us at portagecrossfit@gmail.com , or message us on our PCC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PortageCrossFit/

Thank you to ALL of our athletes for sticking with us throughout these uncharted times. We CANNOT wait to see you all safely back at The Coop!!

If you saw a post on Instagram and want to check out the link, here they are:

Junk Brand/Covid 19 Face Mask Request

We couldn't let this post in our PCC Members Only group go without sharing... 💯
Danielle Andraschko, you are such a great role model for our community. We are SO proud of all of the goals you've accomplished with your overall health and fitness. Your consistency both in the gym and in the kitchen are such an inspiration! 💪💥👊

CrossFit Kids: 
Starting July 10th, PCC is excited to introduce CrossFit Kids to the Portage CrossFit Community! This summer at PCC, we will be offering CrossFit Kids to youth ages 9-12. Classes will last anywhere from 45-60 minutes and will meet three days a week. CrossFit is a fun way to stay active during the summer. It is important to understand, however, that CrossFit Kids is not simply a scaled-down version of CrossFit. It is an entirely different version of CrossFit, geared and designed for a special population and the specific developmental needs of that population. (Neurological, cognitive, motor, etc.) 

Your kids will never get bored because no two workouts will be the same. Over a four-week session, your child will be focusing on skills that will make him or her a well-rounded athlete. All the workouts are scalable, so no particular level of physical fitness or athletic ability is necessary to reap the benefits of the class. Come and give it a try! Sign up for CrossFit Kids here!

CrossFit Teens:
Also starting July 10th, PCC is super excited to offer CrossFit Teens! CrossFit Teens is intended for youth ages 13-18. Class will last anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes. This session will last four weeks and meet three days per week.CrossFit Teens is a core-strength and conditioning program designed for the teenage athlete. Classes combine weightlifting, body weight movements, plyometrics, running and rowing in a constantly varied, highly intense class. Our goal is to improve the athlete’s strength and endurance as well as focus and perseverance. All levels of physical fitness and athletic ability are welcome. No two workouts are the same, and all workouts are scalable.
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While this age group will begin to work with heavier loads, over longer time frames and at higher intensity, safety is of course the priority.  Under the careful guidance of a CrossFit instructor, teens will not only learn how to get stronger and fitter but also understand the importance of setting goals and attaining them. We at PCC want them to realize the benefit of seeing health and fitness as a lifetime pursuit. Sign up for CrossFit Teens here!

has always been my thing.

When did you start doing CrossFit?
I started CrossFit in September. I had an itch for awhile. I've always felt strength training is the best form of exercise, and I'm always looking for variations of it.

What is your favorite movement and/or benchmark WOD?
I like back squat. It's one of those moves that functionally is critical for a healthy low back, and the easiest way to wreck it. Such is life.

​What has been your biggest struggle?
I struggle with most CrossFit moves. Toes to bar, muscle ups, double unders, hand stand walks, etc.  I'm scaling everything, but snatch is by far my biggest frustration. It's something I should be good at...

What has been your biggest improvement?
A couple months in my core strength has been the most noticeable difference. My calluses are also impressive.

What goals are you currently chasing?
Goals: Dmitry Klokov.

If you could design a workout what would it be?
It'd involve more bicep curls.

How often do you talk about CrossFit?
My wife says too much.

Burpees: Love ‘em or hate em?
I was indifferent on burpees until 100 of them were programmed. I think I cried at the end and tried to play it off as sweat.

Do you have a favorite story about the Coop?
I don't have any stories, but I've really been impressed with the coaching.

What advice would you give a new PCC member?
The shoes help!  Also, you should probably stretch in your free time. And, for 2 weeks learn to love an ice bath.

year) and expecting a baby girl end of February.  I work very part-time at Seubert Family Dentistry as a hygienist.

When did you start doing CrossFit?  
Started CrossFit 4 years ago. I begged Mitch to go to a free class on our 1 year anniversary and was immediately hooked! 
 
What is your favorite movement and/or benchmark workout?
I might be crazy, but I love thrusters!!!
 
What has been your biggest struggle?
Biggest struggle- being ok with not hitting pr's or lifting heavy while pregnant.
 
What goals are you currently chasing? 
Goals- just getting to the gym right now and trying to maintain, but I plan to master butterfly pull-ups and bar muscle ups after pregnancy.
 
If you could design a workout, what would it be? 
My ideal workout would be burpees and thrusters (like that one open workout!)
 
How often do you talk about CrossFit?
Probably talk about CrossFit more often than not.
 
Burpees: Love ‘em or hate ‘em?
Burpees I love when not pregnant.
 
Do you have a favorite story about the Coop?  
It is not just a place to workout, everyone kinda becomes your family. 
 
What advice would you give a new PCC member?
Advice- just keep showing up, you'll be surprised one day you'll be able to do something you couldn't before!