10 lic courier • april 2013 • www.queenscourier.com whats new CROSSFIT GANTRY Getting out of routine in the gym Step out of your routine of push-up , sit-ups and running and get some variety. CrossFit Gantry opened in Long Island City in February at 10-20 47th Road and has since seen a large membership of residents looking to try out this innovative workout center. CrossFit is a fitness program that began 11 years ago in California, yet didn’t really take off until 2010. Since then, everyone seems to have caught the CrossFit bug that stresses intense workout movement and constant variety. Jay Hacadoorian and Al Pena, both LIC residents, met while taking some CrossFit classes. When Pena turned to Hacadoorian with the idea of opening a CrossFit of their own, they became business partners. “The basic idea is that you want to keep everything constantly varied,” said Hacadoorian, head coach and owner of CrossFit Gantry. “Routine is the enemy. You want to do something different every day, develop all your skills and develop all your weaknesses.” Although CrossFit Long Island City and CrossFit Greenpoint are only a few miles away, Hacadoorian does not feel worried because in a city as big as New York, more is better. The facility, which takes the name “Gantry” inspired from the industrial environment of its location, is housed inside a warehouse with high ceilings and 4,500-square-feet of variety. The 3,500- square-foot first floor is divided into the main class space and “power-lifting area.” The 1,000-square-foot second floor includes restrooms, changing rooms, a treatment room and a lounge area for members. Potential members can take a free introductory class to get a sample of the workout, then if they decide to continue will go onto the Prep Course with six classes over two weeks to cover all the fundamental movements. From there if you become a CrossFitter, you can choose from two, three or unlimited classes a week. If you are already in the CrossFit community, you can come in to meet with the owners and be evaluated on your experience to start with your classes. “You go to the gym, you go to your locker room, you put on your headphones, you go to the treadmill, you’re on for 45 minutes, you get off and then you leave without saying a word to anyone,” said Hacadoorian. “This is so different, it’s this built-in community.” With four other CrossFit certified coaches in the facility, incoming members will get involved in endurance type activities such as running or cycling; gymnastics activities like pull-ups or jumping rope; and weight lighting with doing bench presses or overhead pressing. “Our marketing is you have people that show up every day who change their lives, who get healthy, who get fit and they’re our walking billboards,” said Hacadoorian.
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