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The people
behind the X

A box built by physical-education professionals, run with discipline and held together by its community.

David Castañeda, founder and head coach of CrossX Fitness
Founder & head coach

David
Castañeda

David is a physical-education graduate (Licenciado en Educación Física) and a certified CrossFit coach. About five years ago he opened CrossX Fitness in Manizales to bring high-intensity functional training to the city, taught with real technique and real care.

Since then the box has grown into a full training home: coached classes from 5 a.m., an open box for independent athletes, the AGOD traditional gym and a team that competes together at events like Ultra Games.

“Strong bodies are trained. Strong communities are built.”
  • B.Ed. Physical Education
  • Certified CrossFit coach
  • Founder · CrossX Fitness
Rope climb
Overhead dumbbell lunge
Coach next to the barbell
Catching his breath after the WOD
Coaching team

Professionals on the floor, every class.

David Castañeda
Founder · Head coach

David Castañeda

Programs the training at CrossX and leads coached classes. Technique first, intensity second, community always.

  • B.Ed. Physical Education
  • Certified CrossFit coach
Dina Moreno
Coach

Dina Moreno

Leads coached classes with energy and a sharp eye for movement quality, from first-timers to experienced athletes.

  • B.Ed. Physical Education
Coach · AGOD Gym

Juan Felipe Arango

Guides strength and bodybuilding training at AGOD Gym, with personalised routines and technique follow-up.

  • Sports conditioning technician
What we stand for

Four rules on the whiteboard.

Community

We start together and we finish together. The last athlete always gets the loudest cheer.

Technique first

Professional coaching on every rep. We load the bar only when the movement is right.

For every level

Every workout scales. Beginners, students, parents and competitors share the same floor.

Discipline

5 a.m. classes exist for a reason. Consistency beats motivation, every single time.

Growing the X

Want CrossX in your city?

After five years of building a training method and a community in Manizales, CrossX is preparing to grow. If you'd like to open a CrossX box, let's talk.

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