State of Ampersand

We fell in love with CrossFit because of the community and the methodology. We loved that anyone and everyone from any walk of life could come together and support each other – to suffer through a workout, support each other, and become healthier versions of ourselves. We opened our gym in 2014 because we wanted to help people. We believed in the training methodology of CrossFit and we wanted to create a place for people to improve their lives with a supportive and inclusive community. 

We know that some of you may have seen news and social media posts about CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman’s recent Twitter comments. If you haven’t, don’t feel the need to spend time looking into it. 

In case you don’t know how CrossFit works – Affiliates pay an annual fee for permission to use a name that describes a training methodology that produces great results for clients. That’s it. We don’t take direction from CrossFit Inc., we don’t pay royalties, we aren’t a franchise, and aren’t employees of CrossFit. We are free to operate completely independently, and create wonderful businesses that support health for all. Each gym owner has built a separate brand over a period of years, and their clients know exactly what they stand for. 

We will stand behind what we’ve built and our community that helps make Ampersand a special place for all of us. We hope that every single person who walks into our gym feels supported, respected and appreciated. 

Our goal is to help every individual become the healthiest and fittest version of themselves, and that has not changed. We hope our actions speak louder than one man’s words and louder than any statement or silence you hear from us. We believe the community that has been built – not just in our gym but globally in CrossFit – is bigger than the words of one man. His words do not represent every CrossFit gym, CrossFit athlete, and certainly not Ampersand. We have never tolerated racism, or injustice and it has no place in Ampersand. We will continue to be an inclusive community. We will continue to focus on coaching and providing you with a space to train and have the best hour of your day. Our passion is to help everyone to improve their health and wellness. “Everyone” should not have to be followed with a disclaimer that says regardless of race, age, gender, etc. 

We are evaluating our current relationship with CrossFit HQ (whether to continue as a CrossFit Affiliate).

Whether CrossFit remains in our name or not, our goal is to continue to support our community. To serve each of you, one by one, and put a little good out into this crazy world.

Please reach out to us personally if you have any questions, concerns or thoughts.  We are here to listen.

Sincerely,
Jeff & Harmony
Owners