Matt and his team are great. In the group class, they support everyone working at their level to achieve their goals. The environment is challenging and fun. They incorporate humor and the class joins in which makes the time fun. I also take private weight training with Matt. He listens to my goals and encourages me to keep pushing myself, based on my request. It is a team effort. I highly recommend Archetype Cross Fit. David
About Archetype CrossFit
Archetype CrossFit is a community-oriented CrossFit gym located on Broadway and Belmont in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood. This gym is known for its warm, welcoming, and supportive environment, where expert coaches lead comprehensive and challenging daily workouts. Both newcomers and experienced CrossFitters are invited to improve their fitness and enjoy the process. The coaches are highly praised for their charisma and dedication to every member, providing long-term coaching in nutrition and personal training tailored to individual health goals.
Members appreciate the variety in workouts, which are designed to be fun and engaging, with new challenges each class. The emphasis on safety helps prevent injuries while allowing participants to learn complex movements, including Olympic lifts and gymnastics. Archetype CrossFit fosters a strong sense of community, filled with supportive individuals from the neighborhood who motivate each other. The use of The Level Method enables workouts to be scaled according to each member's fitness level, ensuring continual improvement.
The gym offers a friendly atmosphere, with knowledgeable coaches who give helpful feedback. The owner, Matt Holden, is kind and genuine, creating a welcoming environment. Equipment is modern and well-maintained, as the gym is relatively new—about 2.5 years old. While there are no showers, the location is convenient for visitors staying nearby. Space can be tight but manageable, suitable for the classes offered. Members and drop-in visitors find the gym to be a fun place to push limits, gain strength, and enjoy a supportive community atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for those in the area.
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Nutrition with Karly
I’d implemented a calorie deficit but was struggling with a consistent breakfast, late evening cravings, and a food plan that accommodates both my love for flavorful food and also need for protein (especially coming from India where food can be low on protein).
Worked with Karly for 2 months to chip away each week at resolving each of those issues. By blending nutritional facts, weekly data on my weight gain / loss, brainstorming substitutes and avoiding any conversation that might be shameful or uncomfortable as food can often be?m, I am happy to say Karly helped me build a food system that I can consistently make, be excited about, and meet… read full review
Love Archetype! Joined about a year ago as my first experience with crossfit and fell in love with the workouts, the community, and how much stronger I feel. Highly recommend to beginners and experts alike!
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3161 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
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