While West Seattle is home to many local gyms, Admiral’s newest gym, Crossfit, will soon offer what it calls a new approach to fitness.

Proprietors Zach Filer, Rob Martin and Eric Renn are developing a gym that will create fitness communities, so that members encourage one another to reach their best physical condition.

CrossFit started out as a Web site in 2001. Now it's an international fitness phenomenon with offspring gyms like the one coming to 4200 S.W. Admiral Way.

Unlike gyms that provide members with the use treadmills and isolation machines, Crossfit is an open space gym equipped with dumbbells, barbells, pull up bars, sandbags, tires and other tools used to train with functional movements.

Instead of training alone, members of Crossfit will take classes to receive personal training in a small group atmosphere.

“You’re motivated by the community aspect, by a group of people you regularly workout with” said Martin.

The hour long classes will differ every day. Martin says this not only keeps members from becoming bored, but it also keeps members growing in their physicality.

“We train with functional movements to make you stronger for movements in your everyday life,” said Martin.

Training at Crossfit is not sports specific, but has been designed to promote overall physical fitness. The trainers plan to focus on all ten fitness domains: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination and accuracy.

Martin does not deny it will be intense and difficult for members.

“It’s brutal fun ,” said Martin. “(The classes are) demanding but you’ll see results pretty quick and it’s very rewarding.”

Still, every move at Crossfit is modified to meet all ability levels. Whether it’s a 15-year-old training for football season or a senior citizen struggling with mobility, Crossfit trainers will modify all weights to meet their abilities.

“We are here for anyone who has the determination to get fitter,” said Martin.

Crossfit is scheduled to open on June 15. The gym will host classes every hour, on the hour, Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is no fee to join Crossfit. A month of unlimited classes costs $150 or drop in rates are $20 a class.

For more information please call (206) 932-0600 or email info@crossfitws.com.