Tolland Top Business Nominee: Tolland Crossfit

TOLLAND, CT — Recently, Tolland Patch asked readers to nominate their favorite local business for a Business of the Year series. Many area businesses have managed to navigate the turbulence of 2020 with steadfast determination and an unwavering commitment to the clients they serve.

Tolland CrossFit is located at 60 Industrial Park Road West. Simply put, Tolland CrossFit’s mission is to help people "Change their lives" through a scientific sum of calories, workouts and weight.

"It is not the cutting edge equipment and technology. It is the people that count," owners to say. "Our team cares about guiding and encouraging each and every member to obtain the goals they seek for themselves. Our members' goals are specific and if we can assist in that journey to realizing their aspirations then we have truly helped them change their life."

See more about Tolland Cross Fit here.

Here's what some of the nominators had to say about Tolland Cross Fit:

• "I never stuck to any gym around my area. Then I found this piece of heaven. Their owners and the other athletes have inspired me to get better. I am not where I want to be but I can assure you I am not where I was. During the closure, all the coaches checked on us and kept us going Home Strong. Kept us focus in our routines. They treat you as your own since day one. Tolland Tough!" — Abby Rivera
• "I have been in fitness for five years now, and I have never walked into a gym that made me feel as welcome as Tolland CrossFit has. The community they have built is loving and supportive, both in fitness and regular life. The owners, Trey and DJ, went out of their way to help their members during the COVID shutdown. They go above and beyond to serve their community. Everyone who walks through their doors knows there is something different about this place. I am forever grateful that google suggested Tolland CrossFit when I searched 'CrossFit gym near me.'" — Mary Ailes
• "Tolland Crossfit has been an essential component in ensuring members of the local and surrounding communities have access to physical and mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Owners Trey Whitiker and DJ Harris revamped and reimagined fitness via the Zoom app to engage members. Tolland Crossfit is a model of community and deserves this special recognition for their tireless and continued dedication to the local community." — Tiffany Reynolds
• "In the year of constant changes, Tolland CrossFit has been adapting and continuing to serve their members." — Tara Walsh
• "The owners and coaches are amazing! They are the most caring people and have bent over backwards keeping our gym safe during this pandemic. It is more then a gym, they have built an amazing community that I consider family." — Michelle Nemeth
  
• "It may technically only a gym, but it is truly the best place in the world. DJ and Trey (the owners) have created an INCREDIBLE business and community. Forever grateful for them!" — Christine Gilbert
• "When gyms shut down in mid-March, the community and support at Tolland CrossFit did not shut down. Our gym leadership quickly shifted gears, providing multiple daily classes online so that we could all workout safely from home 'together.' In addition, the gym community organized weekly Zoom cooking classes, check-ins, and other fun “events” like Virtual Friday Night Trivia to keep us all connected. Truly an amazing community led by some incredible humans!" — Katie Stein
• "They have the most inclusive atmosphere, and passionate, caring leaders. Through these tough times, they have not once given up hope and done everything they can do make members feel safe. For majority of people, Tolland CrossFit is a safe haven." — Ricky Landino