Five New Finds In Madison: Get Fit, Get Light, Flip Flop, Get Golf Goods, and Tennis Anyone?

Get Fit at a Results-Oriented Garage-Type Gym

CrossFit, a new results-oriented garage-type gym which is popping up all over Connecticut has popped into Madison. Owner Lisa Goldenberg and trainer Jason Mimms give their CrossFitter’s tons of attention and the motivation needed to succeed. The gym thrives on being non-competitive and focused on positive energy. Workouts cover agility, balance, endurance, strength, stamina, speed, coordination and flexibility. Mad About CrossFit opened on New Year’s Day and can be found at 170 Fort Path Road, Unit 6. For additional information, please visit www.madaboutcrossfit.com

Get Light, Get UltraLight

This may not be the fanciest or the sexiest newbie in town, but if you work with sheetrock, working with sheetrock that is 25 to 30 percent lighter over your head is a significant difference.  now carries the new USG product UltraLight, and the new product is not hard to carry!

“It’s probably the first major change in the way sheetrock has been made in 30 to 40 years,” says owner Charlie Hale. UltraLight cuts the same and can be applied the same way as the old stuff. Manufacturer USG claims UltraLight is stronger, too. While the product isn’t technically considered “green,” an additional 250 pieces can be put onto a trailer load. “That’s more product for the same amount of gas to get it to us,” Hale hails. 

Got Golf Equipment?

Essex Golf Shoppe & Sportswear, the retailer found on Main Street in Old Saybrook, opened a second location within on March 1. Renovations to the building were made over the winter, and Essex Golf is leasing over 700 square feet on Route 79. The new digs offers hard goods (clubs, bags, balls and gloves) while the Saybrook location offers both hard and soft goods (apparel). Custom fitting and computerized fitting for golf clubs are offered in both stores. 

Flip-Flop Yoga Style

Not enough time to hit the mats? You'll feel like you haven't even missed your yoga class walking in these! 

The Sanuk womens yoga mat's footbed is made from real yoga mat! The synthetic leather straps with super soft printed jersey liner makes this a comfy classic. They're thick and squishy and quickly becomes a person's favorite sandal. Several styles of Sanuk Yoga Mat flip flops have arrived at .  Most styles are vegan/vegetarian, and priced at $32. 

Serving Up A Tennis Gadget

 is serving up a new gadget, The Total Serve. The device helps tennis players of all levels improve their overhead motion and serve. Designed by Lisa Dodson, a former world ranked player and teaching veteran, The Total Serve is fun, portable, confidence boosting, patient, and so much more stylish than the old tube sock stuffed with three tennis balls.  The MSRP on The Total Serve is $59.95.