CrossFit Boston

Quality no frills box. Big open gym area and lots of different weights and Crossfit equipment. The WOD was good, just was shorter (6 – 10 min) and I prefer more endurance focused WODs.
Also note there are showers but no towels, you’ll have to bring your own which surprised me. Other than that, recommend for a drop in for anyone visiting!

This CrossFit gym has its pros and cons:
Pros:
Really nice founders and trainers. Everyone that runs or is employed by the gym has a good attitude and is patient with new people. I really get a good vibe from them!
The gym is clean, there are plenty of bars, bumper plates, etc.
The workouts are really good. I lost a lot of weight and got stronger for the couple months I went to the gym. They have a good progression and I have used what I learned there to train on my own.
I learned a ton about good form in the most important exercises: Squats, deadlifts, etc. Again, everything I’ve learned I can carry on to where I train now. Also, there are all kinds of fun workouts like rope climbs and sprints that I never would have done on my own.
Cons:
The trainers vary in quality. There are some that will work with you on your form and others will just yell things out during the workout like ‘you got it’ or ‘nice work’. I prefer the kind of trainers that give me very specific help rather than the generic kind.
The people who train at the gym are not very friendly or welcoming to new people. I can’t tell you how many times I smiled or said ‘hello’ to one of the other people in my class and they ignored me. I ran into a group of them having a beer after class once at a bar nearby and I said hello. Once again, ignored. There was another time they were talking about a book club they were having and I asked them what book they were reading. Silence. Not the friendliest CrossFit box if you don’t fit in. Very cliquish.
Also, many of the students are unnecessarily competitive. I guess that’s fine for competition but what’s the point in being competitive with some new people who joined to lose some weight and get stronger?
In sum, come here for a great workout. I want to reiterate that the people who run the gym are great, but I can’t say the same about the people who actually train there. Try all the trainers, pick your favorite and just put your head down and do the work!

As a member this place speaks for itself and almost doesn’t need a review. By far the most fun I’ve ever had working out. Solid, highly qualified instructors provide a safe, stale-​free environment to better yourself and have a fun time doing it.
What I love about CFB is the unique community. You can work out beside athletes, moms, desk-​jobbers, people over 40, people under 25… and we all get along and support each other. Some people are always going to lift more/​finish faster. But who cares! Each class is like a mini family and you’re all in it together to finish at your best.
The gym itself has a lot of character– highly doubtful you will find a better place to workout.

Crossfit Boston is an amazing place. What you realize after a short while is that what makes it special is the team of knowledgeable and friendly coaches and the awesome members they attract.
It’s an amazing ecosystem of diverse people. Some people are new to Crossfit (or even weightlifting — like I was) and some people have been doing it for years. It doesn’t matter. The coaches talk to you and get to know you. They help you scale (ie tailor) each part of the workout to your ability.
I used to dread working out, but now I look forward to going to class at Crossfit. There’s such a good energy in the air. The coaches, the members, the music. Everyone is getting your mood and motivation up.

My home away from home!
My refuge from the various dramas of my life where I can just turn off that part of my brain that was stressing out, follow the programming, do some hard work, and come out the other end feeling a little better.
My first crossfit gym that I started at in 2010 when they were over in Roxbury, followed them to their location in Allston, and was a very active member until I had to move in ’13 for work
Awesome programming, Neal and the rest of the gang are pretty amazing coaches. I went from being a guy whom abhorred the idea of going into a gym, totally unable to get into a proper squat position (form years of being a keyboard warrior and some nagging injuries) to seeing 2.5x body weight deadlifts and 2x body backsquats, with less pain in my back and joints in years, and the wonderful side effect of 20lbs less off my frame, and 2 sizes lower around the waist.
And I’m going to be honest, I was pretty much a «show up 3 – 4 days a week and not take it too seriously» kinda guy, I have a feeling I could have improved that much more if I wasn’t so lackadaisical .
Pros: Excellent programming, engaged and knowledgeable coaching. really supportive and fun community. Also, the hidden gem that is the Olympic weightlifting class during the week, which I was a regular at for over a year. I still like to try and drop into a class whenever I’m on the east coast visiting.
Cons: Classes at popular times can be dicey to get into, but if you’re a guy that has a fairly regular schedule, you used to be able to reserve a spot in advance. Unfortunately with my previous contracting job right before I moved and the insane commute I was having, it made it a little tough sometimes.
It’s a little more expensive, but after experiencing a few other boxes doing some drop ins the adage «you get what you pay for» is really true.
Other than that, my own selfish reason that I can’t take the gym and magically move it to where I’m living California. For reals .
So, what are you waiting for? Head over there and give it a try!

Forget Healthworks, BSC or any other gym in the area. CrossFit Boston is the best way to get fit and stay healthy while getting plugged into a community of like-​minded people who smile and greet you by name when you walk in the door.
A CrossFit box (gym) is nothing without excellent coaches. Each class at CFB is led by a coach who knows how to take leadership over a group of people who vary in fitness levels. Imagine me, in my low 30s attempting pull-​ups with the girl next to me who’s 21 and can pull off ten without stopping while the guy across from me is in his mid 40s and just learning how to perform a kipping pull-​up. No matter who’s in the class the coaches emphasizes proper form (which prevents injury) and encourages everyone to push past the point when they’d typically want to quit. I’ve learned so much from the coaches at CFB in the 2 years that I’ve been a member and appreciate how much they want to see me succeed and reach my goals.
CFB also fosters a community environment where members stick around chatting, stretching and getting to know one another before and after a class. Many times, I’m the last one to finish a WOD (workout) but there’s always another member or several who will cheer for me to finish with intensity.
CFB is generally more expensive than your usual gym membership but I find it worth every single penny. It’s worth the money when you’re getting top-​notch coaching, expertise and camaraderie every time you walk in that door. Plus, you can’t put a price tag on your health.

CFB is an incredible community. I’ve been a member since Aug of 2013 and it has been a wonderful experience. Quality coaching, good facilities and location (just across the street from HBS, plentiful parking), but most of all, the members are all wonderful. All inclusive, supportive members who care about your progress and your happiness. Neal is the original founder of CrossFit in New England. His network is expansive, and most gyms that have opened in Boston began as members of his gym. Most other gyms in the Boston area are much larger, many more classes, many more members. The more intimate size of the gym is why I keep coming back. Worth every dollar and minute.

I’ve been a member here for just over two years and it has been a great experience.
First, the coaches are excellent: very knowledgeable about fitness, lifting technique, injury prevention etc. In the classes, they help each person find the right level to be working, pushing you to seriously challenge yourself while also maintaining good form.
The programming is really well-​thought-​out, balancing metabolic conditioning, strength training, gymnastics and mobility. The workouts are hard, fun and varied. In addition to the regular Crossfit classes, there is extra training in Olympic lifting, track workouts and more. There are a lot of daily classes AND the gym is open for working out for most of the day.
The community is great — people are friendly and encouraging. There are extraordinary athletes who work out here, and people working on getting into shape. I’ve learned a tremendous amount here — I recommend it very highly!

I’ve been a member here at Crossfit Boston for over a year. I’ve seen more results this past year than all the years at my former gyms. That is because I always look forward to going to class because of the encouragement of the members and coaches and the variety in the workouts. The workouts are different every day. It’s not like regular gym classes like Zumba or Body Pump where you are performing the same routine or workout for a month or so before the new release is out.

Been a member for a year now and couldn’t be happier with it. In much better shape than I was a year ago. I’ve done a lot of traveling so have been to probably 10 – 15 different gyms (known as boxes in cross fit lingo) so in comparison this is what I like about Crossfit Boston:
1. Great trainers and great programming. Enough said.
2. Small enough that there is a sense of community and you know the people there, big enough that there are lots of options for when you can do classes.
3. Open Gym — even if there isn’t a class in session you can come in and workout whenever you want. This is a huge plus for me as I like to do extra lifts on my own and most gyms don’t offer it.
So is it perfect? Ok, lets be honest, the facility isn’t the prettiest in the world. Definitely have been to crossfit boxes with nicer facilities (also been to many with worse). But its big enough and has everything you need, and if you are choosing your cross fit box based on how pretty it is, I’d say you’ve probably got the wrong priorities.
Overall, love this place and sad that I’ll be leaving it when I move back to New York this summer.