January 2026 Newsletter

This month at Jolt

Happy New Year, Jolt Fam! Time to get ready for a brand new year of hard work and hitting goals!

We’re kicking 2026 strong with the Apex Cycle, a 7-week Open Prep phase built to boost your strength, conditioning, and skills. Expect heavier lifting under fatigue, classic CrossFit workout formats, and focused work on pull-ups, toes-to-bar, wall walks, pistols, and more.

Whether you're gearing up for the Open or just looking to level up your fitness, this cycle is the perfect way to start the year strong.

Let’s get after it! ⚡

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Introducing: Jolt Fitness!

Over the next few months, we'll be transitioning the name of the gym to Jolt Fitness! You'll start to notice these changes on the website, social media accounts, and the PushPress app.

What else is changing? Not much. Same programming, same schedule, same coaches, and same great community! We're also still a CrossFit affiliate so the name change won't have an effect on this year's Open.

If you have any questions, please let us know!

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Credit Card Processing Fees

As of January 1st, a small processing fee of 2.9% now applies to all credit card transactions, while ACH payments will remain fee free. If you need assistance switching your payment method to ACH, please reach out to Anna or Casey.

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⚡HIGH VOLTAGE CLUB⚡

Congrats to everyone who made it into the December HIGH VOLTAGE CLUB! This month we had 21 Members!

The randomly selected Giveaway Winner of a $25 Gift Card is Kate Winslow!

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Jolt Merch Store

New designs and options have been added to the store! If you have any ideas or requests, please send them to info@crossfitjolt.com.

Click here to shop now!

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Welcome New Member!

Wayne McDonald

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January Birthdays

Bonny Fraser
Marla Ashton
Esme Lutz
Kaitie Gaffney
Kelly Albanir
Jon Kish
Anna Wysocka

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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January Member of the Month
Peter Cook

When did you start CrossFit?

I started training at Windy City Strength and Conditioning in Chicago around 2023 and was immediately hooked! Later, I joined CrossFit Jolt when I moved to Princeton to teach ASL at Princeton University.

Why CrossFit? Did you do any other sports in the past?

During the COVID pandemic, I was chair of the Sign Language Program at Columbia College Chicago, and it was an incredibly stressful time. I was experiencing physical issues, and my PT trainer suggested trying CrossFit to improve my core strength and balance. It was a very demanding activity, but I fell in love with it and began doing things I never imagined possible! Before that, I played several team sports—basketball, soccer, and wrestling—while I was a student at Solebury School.

What do you like most about Jolt?

I remember the warm, welcoming feeling when I attended my first workout. I love the small yet strong and committed community; everyone is so supportive. I also appreciate the coaches’ attentiveness to my communication needs during classes and their willingness to adapt WODs whenever I’m recovering from injuries.

What is your favorite movement?

I love weightlifting, especially back and front squats. Besides that, I enjoy jumping rope—though I still need to conquer the mystique of the double under!

Do you have any goals that you want to accomplish in 2026?

Yes! I want to become stronger and smarter about my workouts. I’d love to master TTB (toes-to-bar) and CTB (chest-to-bar) pull-ups.

Would you rather do 500 pull-ups or 500 burpees?

Neither! But if those are the only choices, I’ll do the burpees. Just don’t put that in the WOD…

Thanks for being such a great member of the Jolt Family!

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