BEAST CRAFT Lake Barkley CrossFit in Kuttawa working to build better , healthier athletes of all ages
What started out several years ago as a couple of trainers, a box and a barbell on Eddyville’s court square has grown into a focused conditioning and injury prevention program.
Lake Barkley CrossFit is easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for, a white metal building at the edge downtown Kuttawa. The building comes to life twice a day, filling before daylight to start the day and again as the sun begins to set on nearby Lake Barkley. During both sessions the gym has a split personality, serv-
ing those coming to take part in CrossFit classes as well as a conditioning hub for area athletes. Owner Corey Jessup said as the gym has evolved, he’s found a calling in working with student athletes in helping them achieve their physical goals, and also in preventing injuries. “The biggest aspect here is that the kids aren’t getting hurt,” Jessup said. “It’s a lot of responsibility. That’s why parents bring their kids here.” (Continued on page 24)
Above, Lake Barkley CrossFit coaches Cody Brandon and Allison Murphy show proper technique to members of the Caldwell County Lady Tiger soccer team. Brandon and Murphy teach strength and conditioning in addition to injury prevention methods. Opposite page, Lyon County’s Sydney Melton fitting chin-ups into her workout.
