Getting in the gym has become an important part of everyday life for students. There are numerous ways to train from public gyms, such as Crunch Fitness or Planet Fitness, to a more private approach, such as a CrossFit or home gym.

Junior Grady Havens trains in a CrossFit gym and has competed. He is ranked nationally and internationally.

“I started in October of last year. The benefits of CrossFit is not only strength but cardio and gymnastics. The training consists of heavy weight lifting, calisthenics, running, and gymnastics,” Havens said.

He is ranked No.1 in Indiana for 17-18 year olds in competitive CrossFit and trains at CGX CrossFit in Bargersville.

“CrossFit is more private but also more pricey. I’ve seen pretty great results, and all of my lifts have seemed to increase since I’ve started. I can do things I couldn’t do before, like handstand walks and ring muscle ups,” Havens said.

Working out at home is an approach that offers privacy and comfort. Sophomore Gabe Ward has a bench press and free weights in his basement, which he trains with regularly.

“The only downside is the lack of equipment. Public gyms have expensive machines and equipment, but a bench press is pretty much all I need,” Ward said.

Ward noted how much progress he has made since he started lifting.

“I’m much stronger than I was when I started lifting. I’ve made progress in all of my lifts as well as getting thinner and gaining more muscle,” he said.

A popular place for students to lift is Crunch Fitness. Students choose this gym for their state-of-the-art equipment and low price monthly subscription.

“I go to the gym to get stronger and have more confidence, and Crunch offers a lot of nice equipment and opportunities for you to get stronger and better on what you’re trying to improve on,” freshman Colin Burdine said.

Crunch has great facilities, private workout classes, and more. It is a more crowded gym but still has a lot to offer.

“It’s always packed when I go, but I feel like I’ve made progress getting stronger and more athletic in general,” Burdine said.