About Us
The CrossFit Toledo Legacy
Since opening our doors in 2006, CrossFit Toledo has been committed to transforming lives through fitness and community. As one of the nation's earliest affiliates, we've grown alongside the global CrossFit movement, continuously adapting our approach to deliver exceptional fitness experiences to everyone, from first-timers to elite athletes.
Our gym was founded by Joe Lengel, whose passion and dedication laid the foundation for our inclusive and supportive environment. Joe's legacy continues to inspire our mission to ensure everyone—from beginners taking their first steps into fitness to seasoned competitors—feels welcomed, challenged, and empowered.
Our Gym
At CrossFit Toledo, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional facility and unique offerings that set us apart:
24/7 Gym Access: Verified around-the-clock access for athletes and travelers.
FitFresh Meal Service: Convenient, nutritious meal options to support your fitness goals. See the their menu here.
Locker Rooms and Amenities: Fully equipped locker rooms with clean bathrooms and multiple showers.
5000 Square Feet of Space: Spacious training environment fully equipped with high-quality CrossFit gear.
FITAID and O2: Refreshing fitness beverages available for purchase.
Free Partner Saturdays: Bring along a partner or friend to try a course for free.
Whether you're brand new to fitness, striving for elite performance, or visiting from out of town, CrossFit Toledo has everything you need to achieve and maintain your fitness goals.
What Is CrossFit and How do I start?
CrossFit is a fitness methodology that combines elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio into constantly varied, high-intensity workouts. It's designed for everyone, regardless of fitness level or previous experience. Each workout is scalable, ensuring that both beginners and advanced athletes can participate safely and effectively.
Getting started at CrossFit Toledo is easy:
Elements Onboarding Program: Specifically designed for newcomers, this program teaches you foundational movements and ensures you feel confident joining regular classes.
Your First Session is Free: Experience our supportive coaching and welcoming community without any commitment.
#JUSTSHOWUP: You don't have to get fit before joining—just show up, and we'll take care of the rest.
Free Fundamentals Course
Experience CrossFit firsthand with a complimentary Fundamentals session — no experience needed, just show up ready to learn!
Our Coaches
Our coaching staff is at the heart of CrossFit Toledo. Passionate, experienced, and genuinely committed to your progress, they're here to support every step of your fitness journey.
Mickey “MetCon” Porter
After years of lifting weights, marathon training, and other various fitness activities, Mickey discovered CrossFit in 2011. After a year in Denver and visiting dozens of different CrossFit boxes, Mickey returned to CrossFit Toledo, completed his CrossFit L1 training, and joined our coaching staff. As a graduate of the University of Michigan business school, Mickey works as a personal financial advisor when he is not at the gym. His passion for people led him to becoming a coach for both physical and fiscal fitness.
Jim Sutphin
Jim Sutphin began CrossFit in 2011. He completed his CF-L1 in 2018, and his CF-L2 in 2023! Right away, Jim embraced the CrossFit methodology for all the right reasons… most notably, not for being into the sport of CrossFit, but instead for the practical application to his actual life. As a member of Toledo‘s finest, Jim strives for excellence with his career, and life in general as a father of three boys. Jimmy is a role model for his family, our CFT family, and the community in general.
Kelsey Almaguer
Kelsey Almaguer became involved with Olympic Weightlifting through CrossFit. She has been active in CrossFit for 10 years, and is a USA Weightlifting certified Sports Performance Coach. She loves seeing others build confidence and makes it her mission to ensure everyone in her class has fun and feels welcomed to the supportive community at CFT! Kelsey loves seeing everyone succeed in their workouts, no matter their age, fitness level, or weight on the bar. When she’s not at the gym, Kelsey is most likely at home cuddling her dog Maxxx, or reading!
Gregory Semonin
Gregory Semonin began CrossFit in 2015, and he has a long and distinguished fitness background. Greg completed his CFL1 in 2018, and we are grateful that he finally joined our coaching staff. By day, you can find Greg keeping our military aircraft flying as a jet mechanic, or you might see him coaching baseball. But when he is not, we are glad to have him giving us his guidance and leadership.
Jason Jacob
Jason Jacob began CrossFit in 2015 and has former coaching experience with Maumee Valley CrossFit. Jason has also spent time at many different boxes, and has a real passion for weightlifting. Jason spent some time in Columbus, not only getting educated and doing CrossFit, but also learning the intricacies of weightlifting at Project Lift. We are so thankful that Jason joined our team in 2019.
Nick Almaguer
Nick started CrossFit in 2014 and quickly came to love the sport. Nick loves teaching others and helping them succeed, so he earned his CF-L1 in 2018 and USA Weightlifting L1 in 2020. The best thing about coaching, Nick says, is helping people achieve things they didn’t think they were capable of.
Brandon GORE
Brandon served as a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force for seven years and now works as a police officer with the Toledo Police Department. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting pheasant and whitetail deer. Brandon has been actively involved in CrossFit for over seven years, participating in numerous local competitions and consistently placing in the top 90% of the CrossFit Open over the past four years. His favorite movement is the clean, and he particularly enjoys coaching gymnastics-related exercises. His favorite workout is Open 19.2.
Brandon credits CrossFit as the most effective training methodology for supporting his demanding careers in public service.
Terry Kohlenberg
Terry has been coaching CrossFit since 2013 and holds a CrossFit Level 2 certification. He is also a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach and has been coaching Olympic weightlifting since 2015.
Terry is a former Ohio State Masters Champion in the 94 kg weight class (2015), a two-time State Games of Michigan Champion (94 kg in 2015 and 105 kg in 2016), and a podium finisher at both the American Masters and Ohio State Masters in 2016, where he placed second in the 105 kg class. He also represented the United States internationally at the 2016 Masters Pan American Games.