About The Gym

The Best Gym in West Chester

About The Gym

The Best Gym in West Chester

Welcome to CrossFit West Chester

Established in 2009, our gym in West Chester offers over 15+ years of experience, thousands of coaching hours, and operates in a world-class facility. Our number one priority is to give each member the best experience of their day while providing a safe, fun, and high-energy atmosphere.

Join CrossFit West Chester today and experience the best gym in West Chester, PA! Whether you’re looking to get stronger, improve your endurance, or simply stay active, we have the tools and expertise to help you succeed. Sign up now and take the first step toward transforming your fitness journey!

Why choose our gym in West Chester?

Expert Coaching

With a team of certified coaches who bring years of hands-on experience, we ensure every member gets personalized attention to reach their fitness goals safely and effectively.

Community Focus

At CrossFit West Chester, we’re more than just a gym – we’re a community. Our supportive environment encourages members to push themselves while building lasting relationships.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Our gym in West Chester offers 8+ classes per day, open gym access from open to close, a dedicated Barbell Club weightlifting area, and an experienced coaching staff to guide you. Plus, we provide showers for convenience and even massage therapy for recovery and wellness.

FAQ

WHAT IS A WOD?

The “WOD” is the “workout of the day.” Each day a new WOD is posted to Crossfitwc.com, and it’s part of a complete program designed to improve strength and conditioning.

WHAT IF I CAN'T USE THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT OR PERFORM THE PROGRAMMED MOVEMENTS?

The CFWC Coaches will help you find a weight that’s manageable to use as well as find and substitute movements you can perform.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

CFWC offers a variety of flexible options, however the value of what is offered at CFWC does not carry a price tag. Please call to set up an appointment and free into sessions to learn all about our prices and over all value.

I HAVE BEEN DOING CROSSFIT FOR MONTHS/YEARS. DO I NEED TO DO THE ON-RAMP PROGRAM?

Our Coaches evaluate your movement during your free intro class to determine whether or not you need on-ramp training. We find that most people with CrossFit experience only need one or two sessions to learn our terminology and our expectations of movements.

DO YOU OFFER PERSONAL TRAINING?

Yes. We offer personal training as well as many other programs like Olympic Lifting, mobility, group classes, and competition training. Please see our Programs page for more information.

DO YOU HAVE SHOWERS?

Yes, we have multiple shower rooms. Although we have showers, we do not offer towels or soap and ask that nothing is left in the shower rooms when you are finished.

Meet Our Team

James Wiser

Co-Owner / Membership Services

Co-Owner

Head of Membership Services and Personal Training

CrossFit Level 1 Certified

NSPA Conditioning Specialist

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

Heartsaver CPR and AED Certified

B.S. Exercise Physiology

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James Wiser graduated from West Chester University with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and a certification with NSPA as a conditioning specialist. Jimmy then worked in multiple wellness clubs as a personal trainer where he studied corrective exercise and preventative training. He then started his own mobile personal training business, Wiser Fitness and got certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM. Shortly after this, James was introduced too Crossfit, got certified and became one of the Co-Owners of CrossFit West Chester, LLC. During this period, Jimmy has qualified for and competed at the Mid Atlantic Crossfit Regionals as a team member five times. Most recently, Jimmy has completed a course to become an Active Life Coach where he helps his clients correct strength balance issues so they can exercise pain free. Jimmy is currently head of Membership Services and Personal Training and coaches afternoon classes.

Steve Wakefoose

Co-Owner / Head of Nutrition

Co-Owner

Head of Nutrition

CrossFit Level 1 Certified

Crossfit Olympic Lifting Certified

Crossfit KIDS Certified

CPR/First Aid Instructor with American Heart Association

Tae Kwon-Do Fourth-Degree Black Belt

NRA Law Enforcement and Civilian Certified Instructor

Level 1 S.P.E.A.R. & Personal Defense Readiness Coach

Advanced Certifications in Ground Fighting & Weapons Protection

Member of AWSDA, Association for Woman’s Self Defense Advancement

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Steve is a life-long resident of Chester County and a Correctional Officer. He has been a member of his agency’s tactical team for eight years and currently serves as a staff instructor for them. Steve is also certified to instruct other members of law enforcement in a variety of skill sets. His love of training and need for physical fitness led him to CrossFit. “I was constantly evaluating my work out programming, and as I dug deeper and deeper for the Holy Grail in work outs, all roads led to CrossFit.”

The LE/Mil community understands how fitness levels affect performance in regard to survival which is why Mil branches and LE departments are adopting the CF methodology in their PT programs. “I’ve always enjoyed ‘working out’ and briefly competed in wrestling in my youth, but my high school years found me diagnosed with thyroid disease. I was literally shrinking away during a time when self image was at its height of importance in adolescent social circles. During that time I was drastically trying to change my appearance through exercise which led me on a life long journey of health and fitness. I’ve tried to help people along the way to realize their exercise goals. CrossFit has given me the tools to offer the best exercise programming there is. Steve currently runs our 50+ Legends Class, where he helps our more mature population get as fit as possible in their golden years. Last but not least, Steve is head of Nutrition at CFWC and is certified through Precision Nutrition.