About Us

Our story, our mission, and the people who make CrossFit Prior Lake the best box in Minnesota.

Our Story

CrossFit Prior Lake started in 2015 with a simple idea: create a space where regular people could train like athletes, supported by world-class coaching and an unbeatable community.

What began in a small garage has grown into a state-of-the-art 8,000 sq ft facility with hundreds of members. But our core hasn't changed – we still treat every member like family, and we still believe that fitness is for everyone.

Our coaches bring decades of combined experience in CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and nutrition. Every program is designed with purpose, and every class is coached with intention.

500+

Members Strong

15+

Certified Coaches

10+

Years of Excellence

Our Values

The principles that drive everything we do

Community First

We believe the people you train with matter just as much as the training itself. Our community is our greatest asset.

Relentless Improvement

Good enough is never enough. We constantly evolve our programming, coaching, and facility to serve you better.

Safety & Technique

We prioritize movement quality above all. Heavy weights can wait – good mechanics and consistency come first.

Inclusivity

Every body, every background, every fitness level. If you're willing to work hard, you belong here.

Meet Our Coaches

The dedicated team behind your transformation

MJ

Mike Johnson

Head Coach & Owner

CF-L3 Certified. 12+ years coaching experience. Former competitive CrossFit athlete and passionate about helping others reach their potential.

KL

Katie Lewis

Lead Coach

CF-L2 Certified, USAW Sports Performance Coach. Specializes in Olympic lifting technique and mobility programming.

TR

Tyler Rodriguez

Strength Coach

CF-L2 Certified, CSCS. Background in powerlifting and sport-specific training. Focuses on building raw strength safely.

AN

Ashley Nguyen

Foundations Coach

CF-L2 Certified, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist. Passionate about making CrossFit accessible to beginners and new parents.

Come See What We're About

Drop in for a free class and experience the CrossFit Prior Lake difference firsthand.

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