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CrossFit Future Launches

CrossFit Future was born out of a passion for fitness in 2011, and it remains the mothership of our campus. Athletes who train here stay for 5, 10, or more years, and they define who we are. For many, Future has become a second home.

CrossFit is defined as constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement across broad time and modal domains. It’s a mouthful, but it’s remarkably precise. You’ll learn new skills, push past old limits, and build strength you’ll use in everyday life. Some workouts are short, some are long, and plenty fall in between.

It’s one of the most comprehensive, well-rounded training approaches anywhere. It’s open to every level, from youth to adult beginners to experienced and advanced athletes, and it won’t disappoint.

CrossFit Future Expands

We added 4,200 square feet of training space, tore down a wall, and hung a giant ceiling fan. We also added our first team store, showers, and large garage doors with ramps and steps, so we can take workouts outside whenever the season allows (and we often do).

A New Floor Layout

We pulled up the stall mats and the original rigs. In their place went a seamless floor, two turf runways, and a single unified rig straight down the middle. It’s arguably one of the most efficient, effective, and best-looking functional fitness layouts anywhere.

Future Gymnastics Academy Launches

Future Gymnastics Academy (FGA) was built in the image of CrossFit Future, with a family-first atmosphere and a contagious training energy. Classes begin with parent-tot sessions for walking-age children. From there they progress through preschool, recreational, advanced recreational, tumbling, and competitive team programs.

FGA Expands

FGA fully equipped its upper level with all four competitive events in dedicated, fully furnished spaces, and expanded its class offerings at the same time.

Future Athletics Launches

Future Athletics opened in early 2020 for basketball, pickleball, birthday parties, and court rentals for baseball, lacrosse, and other community programs. It started with one main full court and three shooting courts. It quickly became home to clubs, personal training, and our own in-house training and team programs, and became known across Central Ohio as “The Blue Gym.”

Hydra Aquatics Dryland Partnership Begins

Hydra Aquatics was founded in 2020 and immediately partnered with Future for dryland strength training, a partnership that continues to this day. Swimmers learn proper movement mechanics and build lifelong health and wellness habits, with programming focused on strength, injury prevention, and sport-specific accessory work.

FGA Adds a Parent Viewing Area

FGA remodeled the space known as FX 0.5 into a parent viewing area for families who stay on campus during practice. Closed-circuit TVs cover every area of the gym, so you can watch your athlete train from just feet away.

FGA Expands Its Preschool Space

FGA took down office walls to create a large, dedicated space for parent-tot and preschool classes. It’s now the first training space you see when you walk in: a welcoming spot to watch the littles and feel the energy of the main gym.

Red Iron Company Joins to Lead Athlete Development

Coach Ryan Davis brought high-end athlete development to Future, with sport-specific training rooted in strength and power. He has more than 15 years of experience, and many of his athletes have gone on to compete in college and raised their in-sport performance along the way.

Core Concepts Launches Future Boxing Club

Coach Ryan Nusbaum brought boxing to campus, with more than 18 years in “The Sweet Science.” He created Future Boxing Club and has led its growth ever since.

THE FBC BUILD-OUT

FBC 1.0

Sparring area above CrossFit Future

FBC 2.0

Custom Future boxing ring at Future Athletics

FBC 3.0

Fifteen custom heavy bags, stands, mats, and a dedicated training area

FBC 4.0

Expanded speed bag space (coming soon)

FutureX Launches

FutureX (FX) brought small group, semi-private, and personal training to campus, plus a premium open gym that complements every discipline. It grew out of FX 0.5, an open gym format built within FGA that ran for three years before folding into the full FutureX gym, affectionately called FX 1.0.

On the cardio side, FX has more than 40 high-end machines: StairMasters, treadmills and incline treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, Echo bikes, BikeErgs, SkiErgs, and rowers.

On the strength side, this is a real gym. It has Rogue power racks, plenty of squat stands, all the bars and plates you need, rows of kettlebells, belt squat machines, jammer arms, Rhino GHDs, 12 Hammer Strength machines, and just enough mirrors to make sure you get your pump on. Oh, and there’s an infrared sauna.

FutureX Expands

Soon after launch, we expanded into the adjacent space. With a doorway already cut into the wall, we stretched the turf to 100 feet, spread out the equipment, and added a few key pieces.

Future Athletics Becomes the Home of Combat Sports

As our combat programs grew, Future Athletics was remodeled into a first-class home for boxing, wrestling, and MMA. That included a dedicated mat room and shared amenities that serve every combat discipline.

We added internal doors connecting our performance, fitness and combat facilities, so athletes can move easily between all three without stepping outside. One campus, and no more coats on between workouts.

Collin Palmer Wrestling Academy Joins Campus

Four-time state champion and former collegiate wrestler Collin Palmer leads a thriving year-round program of well over a hundred wrestlers. Every wrestler has access to the FX open gym and can add strength training with our staff.

CrossFit Future Cardio Overhaul

The mothership got a major cardio upgrade. We invested in new rowers, bikes, SkiErgs, and BikeErgs, so every class has the equipment to match the intensity.

Looking for a fully stocked wrestling store? Look no further than SVS. It’s dedicated entirely to wrestling, with shoes, tape, headgear, and every accessory your gym bag needs.

Coach O Joins Campus

Coach O (John Maynard) has coached many shot put, javelin, and discus throwers and employs Olympic technique in his coaching. His athletes typically train on Sundays and also have access to FX for extra work.

MadMax MMA Joins Campus

Max Metzgar, one of the area’s most renowned fighters, brings MadMax MMA to campus, teaching adult morning sessions five days a week and youth classes in the evenings.

Coach Rashad Scott (Redeemed Boxing) Joins Campus

Together, Coach Nusbaum and Coach Scott form the strongest boxing alliance in Central Ohio for youth, adult, and competitive boxers. They offer more than 20 classes a week in an environment driven by heart, passion, and accountability.

Buerger Baseball Joins Campus

Coach Adam Buerger brings his All-State and collegiate pedigree to campus. He trains players of all ages on the finer points of baseball technique, with an emphasis on strength, power, and mechanics.