Building a better you.
Affiliate Name: Cave CrossFit
Affiliate Owner: Zee Brod and Brian Jaffe
Affiliate Since: November 2011
Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Square Feet: 2700
Number of Members: 160+
Describe your affiliate in six or fewer words: Building a better you.
How did you get your box started?
We started in a 400 square-foot garage that we rented off Craigslist. We built our community through friends and family and eventually transitioned to our current 2700 square-foot location.
Do your members compete in the CrossFit Open/Games or in local competitions?
We have members competing across the board: CrossFit Open, local competitions and charity events.
What do you and your members do together besides train?
Every month we do an "Outside the Box" social event which gives members a chance to meet other athletes and hang out. We do everything ranging from bowling, happy hours and Korean BBQ, to hiking, beach WODs and brunch.
Best lesson you’ve learned so far:
Learn from your mistakes and don't repeat them!
Advice you wish you had been given:
Don't skimp on quality, get the best equipment!
What question would you love to ask other affiliate owners?
How do you program for different level of athletes?
Why do you do this?
Simple: to make people better.
Tell us something cool, unusual or just slightly different about your affiliate.
Accountability. If a member doesn't come to class, our coaches call or email to make sure everything is OK with that athlete.
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