Kingston Athletics

10/01/2026

People often walk into the gym thinking the hardest part of CrossFit is going to be the workout on the board.

Honestly? It's not! Here’s what is actually hard:

🔴 Getting out the door on low energy days.

Showing up when you don't feel like it is the real win. Once you walk through the doors, the workout itself is usually fine!

🔴 Being patient with yourself.

Results don't happen overnight like social media makes it look. But when you look back at where you started, you'll be amazed at how far you've come.

🔴 Focusing on your own path.

Try not to compare your Chapter 1 to someone else's Chapter 20! The person crushing it next to you was brand new not too long ago, too—they just kept showing up.

🔴 Sticking with the basics.

Consistency isn't always flashy, but simple, steady effort is the secret sauce that actually works.

🔴 Coming back without the guilt.

Life gets busy, trips happen, and routines get interrupted. Skip the guilt spiral we're just happy to welcome you back whenever you walk through the door!

The workouts are the easy part. The real growth happens in everything else.

09/30/2026

Happy Gymiversary Iad E, 1 year!

09/28/2026

Member Spotlight: Angela!
From hitting impressive PRs to creating graphic designs, she brings so much strength, positive energy, and encouragement to our community.

How long have you been a member at Kingston Athletics?
"I started at KA in April of 2025, so almost a year and a half now!"

What do you do outside of the gym?
"I am a stay-at-home mom to my 8-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. I’ve also run my own graphic design business for the last 15 years! I primarily work with real estate brokerages, non-profits, and local artists, but I love creating designs for private events as well."

Did you have any hesitations before joining?
"I was initially worried about not being in shape enough to complete the workouts or fit in with others. I was very focused on expecting big results at first, but I’ve since found that the steady progression in skill and strength is much more rewarding."

What is your favorite thing about being a KA member?
"Every member has their own strengths and weaknesses, yet we all encourage those around us to keep pushing harder. I also love having scheduled classes that push me to keep going in a timely manner. I’m not sure how many of these workouts I’d finish if I was at the gym on my own!"

Do you have a favorite movement, or a skill you didn’t think you’d be able to do?
"I love to row, and I'm surprisingly good at it! I also love deadlifts. With my recent PR of 260 lbs, I can confidently say I am now able to deadlift my husband, never expected that!"

09/28/2026

Happy Gymiversary Bruce E, 14 years!

09/27/2026

Smoothie King will be at the gym on Monday in between 7am & 9am classes, handing out free samples of their strawberry banana smoothie, and the peanut power plus smoothie!

09/27/2026

Happy Birthday Danielle C! Happy Gymiversary Kerri S, 8 years!

09/25/2026

We hear this one a lot especially when we tell new members we teach the sn**ch and clean and jerk. And it's completely understandable. From the outside, Olympic lifting looks dangerous, complex, and reserved for elite athletes. Here's the reality: ✅ Olympic lifting has one of the lowest injury rates of any sport or fitness activity when properly coached. ✅ The movements are built in progressions nobody picks up a barbell and sn**ches on day one. We spend weeks building the foundation. ✅ Every movement has a scaled version. PVC pipe before a training bar. Training bar before loading. ✅ The benefits for regular people are enormous full body power, coordination, mobility, and athletic movement patterns that transfer to everything. The athletes you see sn**ching heavy weights in the Olympics? They started exactly where you would. With a PVC pipe and a coach who broke it down step by step. So did every athlete in our gym.

09/24/2026

We’ve hosted hundreds of No-Sweat Intros here at Kingston Athletics, and almost every single person says the same thing right at the start:"I almost didn't book this." When we ask why, it’s almost always one of these: "I thought I needed to get in shape before ." "I was worried I'd look silly or not know what to do." "I didn't want to get locked into something before I was ready."
If any of those sound familiar, we completely get it! But here’s what actually happens during a No-Sweat Intro: You sit down for a casual chat with one of our coaches. We talk through your goals and what you want to achieve. We show you around the space so you know where everything is. We answer all your questions honestly and if we think we aren't the best fit for what you need, we’ll tell you! No workout clothes required, no high pressure, and zero commitment. Just a real conversation about how we can help you feel your best. Taking that first step is the hardest part—we make everything after that easy.

Head over to kingstonathletics.com to claim your spot. We’d love to meet you!

A beginner-friendly gym in Kingston, NY. Kingston Athletics offers expert coaching, personal training, and small group classes to help you build confidence and stay consistent.

09/24/2026

Happy Gymiversary Christina W, 7 years!

09/22/2026

Happy Gymiversary Mike C, 4 years & Scott M , 1 year!