Subu CrossFit

For those looking to get in shape, have an enjoyable, no excuses workout, with people who will push you to do your best then Subu is the place for you! It’s the only CrossFit affiliate box in the heart of downtown Orlando located on Robinson.

Two weeks ago I took on the challenge of the WOD (workout of the day). First, I talked with the owner and coach Larry Marks, who is very cool, down to earth and super fit. He told me of his success story of starting in the backyard experimenting with CrossFit with friends (who later turned into business partners,) before long there were 20 or 30 people a night coming to train with them. They carefully paved their way becoming certified, requesting the affiliate and scouting the perfect location for the now successful Subu CrossFit Downtown. After we talked and he showed me around the “box” which is a term that means the gym, he coached me through the workout of the day.

CrossFit is a conditioning and strength program dedicated to improving agility, stamina, speed, balance, flexibility, power and more. CrossFit workouts include high intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, powerlifting and other exercises.

Once we finished the WOD, I could not lift a limb, and I like to think I am pretty athletic, but I was ready to call it quits. It was such a different kind of workout than what I was used to. Regardless, I enjoyed everything about it, the people, the exercises and the community feeling of the box itself. It was a great experience and I will definitely go back.

Nick Del Orbe
for About Town With Shel