A CrossFit gym in Ripon will be hosting a 12-hour fitness challenge for charity later this month.
CrossFit Ripon will be running the event on Friday, December 29 in aid of children’s hospice Martin House.
Business owner Michael Meegan, 42, said:
“The charity resonates with quite a lot of people.
“A few of our members have brothers and sisters who have been cared for there.”
The gym will host a CrossFit workout every hour from 8am to 8pm.
A live DJ will be on hand to motivate volunteers, who plan to complete a marathon (42km, or 26 miles) on a rowing or skiing machine and 100km on an exercise bike.
While participants can choose how many workouts they want to attend, 12 people have signed up to do all 12 workouts.
The youngest volunteer is 18 and the oldest is 67. The diverse range of volunteers reflects how everyone is on their own fitness journey.
Ripon CrossFit was opened earlier this year.
Michael said:
“The journey is better than the destination. That’s the magic of it.”
Michael, who currently serves in the Royal Engineers, is a long-time fitness enthusiast.
He opened the gym with his wife Sarah this year and will finish his time in the army next April.
Martin House, in Wetherby, helps children and their families cope with life-limiting conditions and bereavement.
You can support Ripon CrossFit’s fundraiser online.
If you’re interested in attending the gym, email info@crossfitripon.com.
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CrossFit gym in Ripon to host official opening tomorrow
A new CrossFit gym in Ripon is set to host its official open day tomorrow under the ownership of a local military man and his wife.
CrossFit Ripon’s opening will provide an opportunity to see the space, meet the team, watch live weightlifting demos, and even take part in fitness challenges.
There will also be several local vendors and businesses at the opening offering food and drinks, as well as skincare and nutritional advice.
The gym has already achieved 90% of its membership capacity in the weeks leading up to the official opening and is welcoming more potential customers at the new facility tomorrow.
Owners Mick and Sarah Meegan, who already run a smaller training studio in the city, faced a nine-month planning battle to secure the CrossFit Ripon unit.
They hope the new gym will tackle obesity and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
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CrossFit involves various high-intensity strength and conditioning exercises and has risen to popularity over the past two decades.
Mr Meegan, who is serving his final year of 21 years of military service, posted on social media:
“Our long-awaited open day is almost here, lots of hard graft has been going in at CFR HQ to make our training space pretty special.
“You guys won’t be disappointed.
“We look forward to meeting you all and getting you starting on your fitness journeys.”
The gym will be open every day and membership prices begin at £80 per month.
The open day will take place tomorrow at the unit on Ripon Business Park. It will run from noon until 4pm.