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Welcome to the tribe! Tribe Athletics in Los Alamitos may be the CrossFit gym you’ve been waiting to join… even if the sound of CrossFit still makes you cringe.
Co-owner Rob Booth started at Tribe Athletics in 2015, mostly due to convenience. It was next door to the youth sports facility where his children trained.
“It was not my cup of tea at all,” said Rob remembering his initial reaction to CrossFit. “But the other members made me want to come back. It’s the community.”
Eight years later, Rob has not only made the gym part of his daily routine, but is now a co-owner of Tribe Athletics with Mike Salvanera. The two friends (who met at the gym) bought Tribe Athletics in 2022, after learning that the previous owner was looking to step away to spend more time with his kids.
Mike, a trainer who is also the Olympic Barbell Director, says he views their ownership of Tribe Athletics as more of a duty and honor than strictly a business venture.
“This gym has meant so much to me over the years,” said Mike, “Before I joined Tribe I would never have believed that my life could be where it is now. Never mind being an own-er, but I’m also finishing up school to become a Physical Therapist. I can’t wait to serve this community as a thank you for everything it’s given me.”
