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Mi5 Fitness and Lakeville CrossFit co-owner Andrew Franz climbs a rope at his gym in Lakeville. Photo by Andy Rogers

CrossFit combination gym opens off I-35 by Andy Rogers

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There are more ways than ever to get your exercise fix in Lakeville these days. Mi5 Fitness and Lakeville CrossFit – a combination CrossFit gym that offers personal training and rehabilitation – hopes to stand out after officially opening Sept. 22. CrossFit gyms have been sprouting all over the metro area, becoming a popular form of exercise for several reasons, according to Mi5 Fitness and Lakeville CrossFit co-owner Chris Giesking. A big one is the community it builds. Photo by Andy Rogers Mi5 Fitness and Lakeville “Taking care of yourself and CrossFit co-owner and fitness going through a really hard workdirector Chris Giesking climbs out together, it really brings people the gymnastic rings at his gym in together,” Giesking said. One of the main attractions of Lakeville. JENNY WOODS AN STACEY ACKERM MILLER ANDREW

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