It’s been about 6 months since we opened the doors of Saltwater Athletics: CrossFit, Strength & Conditioning. Located in Somers Point, right at the foot of Ocean City’s 9th St. Bridge, we felt fiercely dedicated to creating a Jersey Shore CrossFit atmosphere that makes every person who walks through our door feel welcome. About a week or so after a brand new athlete joins us, we tend to hear the same comment: “I can’t believe I waited so long to try this.”
The “cult” mentality of CrossFit is often what keeps the curious at bay. Tales of serious injuries deter people who would benefit from a healthy outlet. But here’s what we’ve discovered from our own personal experience – when we set aside what we think we know and are open to just giving this thing a shot, we uncover some of the magic others talk about.
For those who work out independently, it’s sometimes hard to imagine walking into a space with barbells, movements we are unfamiliar with, and a group of people who all seemingly know each other. But once we set foot in the door, we’re met with open arms! Each member of Saltwater Athletics knows the feeling of walking through the door for the first time, and they want to cheer you on. This Jersey Shore CrossFit community is a hidden treasure! We want you to be amazed by what your body is capable of. We want you to watch other people do amazing things and think, “I wonder if I can do that too.” We want to modify movements so that you feel good enough to come back tomorrow. We want to help you stretch & warm up so that you can walk up the steps the next day. We want you to track your activity so that you can clearly see your progress. We want you to eventually pick up a heavy bag of dog food or topsoil without even noticing it’s heavy! We want the movements you work on in our gym to translate to your daily living, giving you more confidence in your balance, mobility, coordination, flexibility, and overall health.
Some of our members joined us because a friend had a great experience here, and others show up without knowing a soul. Here’s what we can promise you: you’ll start to meet people who inspire you, make you laugh, and who you’re excited to see every day. We work hard to make sure you know that you’re wanted and welcome here. The world is a chaotic place, and we want you to find a little bit of peace in the hour you spend getting fitter with us. We promise it’s worth it!
If you’re local to Somers Point (a Cape May or Atlantic County resident), we encourage you to join us for a 1-week $5 trial! Our awesome gym manager can meet with you 1:1 as often as necessary to work through some of our movements, or you can simply show up for a class with us. If you’re visiting the Jersey Shore from out of town, check out our schedule and drop-in pricing. For more details, check out our CrossFit & Open Gym schedule at https://saltwaterathletics.org/classes/