We are very excited to announce an 8 Week Mobility Series led by Coach Heather beginning on September 12th! This is a great opportunity for you to dedicate some time and attention to areas of your body that are often overlooked but are still extremely important. Whether you are not active at all or a seasoned athlete, this series will give you tools to improve your fitness, health, and quality of life. This series is limited to 15 participants so be sure to register ASAP! Series Objectives: Increase Flexibility: Participants will engage in targeted stretching exercises and dynamic mobility drills to improve flexibility in key muscle groups and joints. Enhance Range of Motion: The series will focus on exercises and techniques to increase participants’ mobility, allowing for improved performance and reduced risk of injury. Injury Prevention: Through guided instruction and demonstrations, participants will learn proper techniques to help prevent injuries...Read more

We are very excited to help a long-time member of CrossFit Winter Park, Taylor McGowan, gather donations for Wekiva High School’s School Pantry & The Clothing Closet. Taylor is entering her 6th year as Wekiva High School’s School Social Worker. She is the point of contact for all things mental health, as well as for the homeless and foster care youth in this Title I school.  Title I is a federal education program that supports low-income students throughout the nation.  Funds are distributed to high poverty schools, as determined by the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.  Taylor’s office houses the School Pantry & The Clothing Closet. Even with federal funding, both the pantry and the closet are reliant upon donations from the community to stay up in order to supply the students with basic necessities such as non-perishable foods, school supplies, clothes, and backpacks. Taylor...Read more

When Darrin walked through our doors 5 months ago, he was ready to make some big changes. He knew it was time to focus on his health and wellness, but also knew it would take a lot of hard work and dedication. In just a handful of months, Darrin has gone from not being able to finish his first free trial class to deadlifting over 300lbs and losing over 30lbs. We cannot be more proud of him and are so thankful that we have been able to make an impact on his life both inside and outside of the gym. Q: WHY DID YOU JOIN CROSSFIT WINTER PARK? A: I was 55 years old and spent most of my life in a chair behind a desk, I lost my wife, and 14 months later my adult son, and suddenly life was more precious to me. I want to be able to enjoy...Read more

In this episode, Levels Editorial Director, Mike Haney, speaks with Stephanie Nickitas, a former professional tennis player and Owner of CrossFit Winter Park, about her journey to achieving optimal health through consistency and nutrition. Stephanie shares her insights on the importance of consistency, mechanics, and intensity in CrossFit, and how focusing on her metabolic health has helped her achieve her health goals. Apple Podcasts Stephanie was also featured on a previous Levels blog post HERE. Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.Read more

Stephanie recently sat down with the team at Levels to share her experience using a continuous glucose monitor to learn more about her metabolic health. You can link to the whole interview HERE. Member Profile Who: Stephanie Nickitas, 45Where: Winter Park, FloridaTime with Levels: Off and on since fall 2020Most Useful Takeaway: She has a higher glucose spike eating the same thing if fatigued and stressed compared to well-rested and recovered. What was your health like before Levels? My entire life has centered around sports and fitness. I was playing tennis by age 5 and went on to play collegiate and professional tennis at a high level. Later, I coached Division 1 collegiate tennis for 15 years. I found CrossFit in 2010, and it has been my passion ever since. I opened a CrossFit gym in 2013 and have been able to share my knowledge and experience with so many others since then. What...Read more