Our Gym in Midtown Kansas City
Most gyms sell access. We sell accountability. Work Ethic KC is built on coach-led training, real effort, and a community that shows up.
Earn it in here. Use it out there.
Earned, Not Given
Work Ethic KC is a CrossFit gym in the heart of Midtown and Westport, Kansas City. We are built for people who want more than a membership card. We want you to show up, do the work, and get better.
Effort matters here. Our coaches lead every group class, scale each workout to your level, and hold you accountable to the goals you set. Beginners and experienced athletes train side by side, pushing each other a little harder every day.
Whether you are chasing your first pull-up, training for HYROX, or working one-on-one with a coach, the standard is the same. Bring the effort and we will help you build something that holds up long after you leave the gym.
We even offer childcare, so working parents have one less reason to skip the session. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Meet the Coaches
Every class is led by a coach who cares about your technique and your progress. These are the people who hold the standard.
Zach Forrest
Zach holds the Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach credential, the highest coaching certification CrossFit offers. He leads with the same standard he asks of every member: show up, do the work, get better. Expect clear coaching, honest feedback, and a plan that meets you where you are.
Kaitlyn Forrest
Kaitlyn is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer who keeps the room welcoming and the standard high. She is big on solid form, accountability, and making sure every athlete, from day one to seasoned, feels like they belong.
Ben Rocha
Ben is a Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer focused on sound mechanics and steady progress. He scales each workout to your level and keeps you moving well, rep after rep.
The Standard We Keep
Accountability
Coach-led sessions and a community that notices when you are gone. We help you stay consistent, not just comfortable.
Community
Beginners and experienced athletes train together. We push each other rep after rep, and every win in the room counts.
Coaching & Form
Every class is led by a coach who cares about your technique. Proper movement keeps you safe and gets you results.
Effort Over Hype
No gimmicks, no shortcuts. Constantly varied training, scaled to your level, focused on the work that actually moves the needle.