CrossFit Rosslyn

Crossfit. It’s awful. But crossfit rosslyn makes it fun.
Mike, Matt and the team know what they’re doing and know how to keep pushing you. Great people, great programming, and great atmosphere. Definitely check it out (or drop in)! If I could give six stars I would.

I joined recently and can’t say enough about what a great experience it is. All the coaches are really professional and experienced and the small classes means I can’t get away with cheating on anything :) They also push you to be better in a really supportive way.

Great starter Crossfit gym; good instructor in limited space, with small class sizes.

The short review:
This is place is awesome and is great for novices and experts, alike.
The long review:
I found CFR after a random Google search in my zip code. I had about 2 years of previous Crossfit experience at the time, and my old gym (aka box) had closed down due to landlord issues. I fell off the fitness wagon for sometime because Crossfit spoils you; you never want to go back to a traditional gym ever again. But once I started up again, it wasn’t long before I got back in the swing of things.
The box is only a little more than a year old, but a lot of their growing pains have ceased. The coaching staff is great — they all have their different styles and approaches to the Workout Of the Day, but every one of them knows how to properly execute the movements. Another pro is that an unlimited membership also grants access to group classes in the gym, like yoga and spin. One con that sometimes got to me, however, was the physical space. It is a small box and located directly on top of ABC/​Politico/​New Channel 8. This prevents members from dropping weights during intense/​heavy workouts, which sometimes got on my nerves.
All in all, this is a great place for Crossfit, regardless of skill level. The only reason I left is because I moved from Rosslyn, otherwise I would have definitely stayed put. Hope this helps!

Do you want to be in the best shape of your life? Do you want to do it in a fun group setting? Do you want to do it without getting hurt? Crossfit Rosslyn is the place. I heart this gym. I look forward to getting up every morning to put in a killer workout while hanging out with an awesome group of people and the best trainers ever — Michael, Matt and Kris (you are my heroes — I know the other trainers are amazing but these three are the morning crew that I know best). I totally trust all the advice and pointers the trainers at Crossfit Rosslyn provide. If you are doing something that could hurt you, they are at your side helping you address the problem. You don’t get that kind of attention at other gyms. The morning crew is very motivating and fun — even at 6 am.
I never thought I would be the type of person to do a deadlift or a squat or anything that involved a bar but here I am lifting like a champ and sometimes Rx-​ing the workout.
True the gym is small but the trainers and the people at the gym make it totally worth it.

I started working out at Crossfit Rosslyn in March and it has been a wholly positive experience – indeed, the best workout experience I have had. I came in with some injuries, and the trainers, Michael, Matt and Kristina, have been excellent at helping rehab them and avoid others. They are both friendly and helpful, with an excellent knowledge of exercise physiology. I’ve been to other Crossfit boxes, and they just don’t compare. This is a great place!

I did several drop-​ins @ CrossFit Rosslyn over the summer. Everyone is really friendly and the trainers/​coaches are very knowledgeable. Michael, Matt, Kristina, thanks for some awesome WODS.

I’ve been to two classes now with Michael and he was great; encouraging and knowledgable, and tailored the workout to my needs, despite the group setting. I will definitely be going back.
My only issue with it is the size of the gym. It’s a tiny little room that only allows for a small class of people at a time, and it seems hard to develop any kind of community among other Crossfitters, like I’ve seen at other boxes. But that’s a small squabble. The workout is still incredible!

Overall: Michael and Matt (and I’m sure the rest of the staff though I don’t really know them) are delightful. Michael is who I generally end up taking crossfit classes from and he is smart as a whip, pushes you, and is just generally pretty pleasant to be around. Matt is best described as a supportive bully, and I mean that as a high compliment. I am not a morning person, but I still manage to enjoy myself at 6am in the classes. Also, if you sign up for the unlimited membership, you can take the classes (spin/​yoga/​etc) offered in the attached gym (Verve) as part of the package.
Basically, I can’t say enough nice things about these guys.
In the interest of fairness, however, I will point out that it is a small studio, which might bother some people. This means that there are never more than 8 people in a class, which is nice, but even that can feel a little cramped for certain workouts. They definitely have everything you need, but if you’re looking for a crossfit space that’s more like a warehouse, then this isn’t the spot for you.