Crow Hill CrossFit

This place has meant so much to me. I was a founding member three years ago, and though the gym has grown immensely, it still has that small community vibe. The best part of Crow Hill is the diversity of people… no matter who you are, you’ll fit in here. Some of my gym mates have become my greatest friends. All this mushy stuff being said, you’ll definitely get a kickass workout led by extremely experienced and fun coaches who are there to help you succeed in every way possible. Come by and check us out!

Re-​posting my review from the old location:
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My fitness journey has been long and complicated. I have lost a lot of weight over the past 3 years (130+ pounds), and my fitness definitely plateaued after a while. I was on the cardio circuit, which can drive you nuts if you are in my position. I was basically obsessing about running and spinning for hours a week to burn off the calories I consumed. Eventually, I accepted the fact that I needed a change. Enter Crow Hill CrossFit!
Dan and Kurt quickly taught me what I was doing wrong. I soon realized I could get off the figurative treadmill of insane amounts of cardio if I just did the *right* workouts. All I needed was three one-​hour sessions to start changing my body. Mind you, they are extremely intense workouts, but they are definitely worth it. I was nervous at the beginning, especially seeing all of these huge guys throwing around massive amounts of weight. But Dan, Kurt, and the other members of the gym immediately made me feel encouraged, supported, and at ease. I love the culture here. There is a friendly community that motivates and cheers you on when you feel like collapsing. As a gay man, the idea of joining CrossFit was a bit overwhelming [I immediately think back to being the fat kid in gym class that couldn’t climb a rope or do a pull-​up], but there is no machismo or ego here at all. Even the most athletic people will regularly give you a high-​five or a compliment on a good lift. And there is never any shame in having to scale back, which the coaches make sure of. I also love seeing other members when I am out in my neighborhood. Everyone here is always super friendly, maybe because you trudge through hell with one another, or probably because they are all just AWESOME. I also love it when strangers on the street ask me what Crow Hill is all about.
Joining has helped me really grow mentally and emotionally. I am more focused, I have more energy, and I am so much more confident than I used to be. I now approach new challenges with a positive outlook, since I can now draw on the fact that I can physically do things I never could and was afraid to even try.
I canceled my Crunch membership, and when we moved apartments last month, staying in the same neighborhood was key. I can’t imagine leaving this place!
UPDATE: Still feel the exact same way. Crow Hill CrossFit has given me the mental and emotional stamina to get through law school. Keeps me sane!

What a fantastic box. Dropped in from San Francisco Crossfit, and ended up taking 3 workouts here during Labor Day weekend. The workout programming is great and well thought out (5 clean and jerks + 15 barbell burpees x10 rounds; Barbara 5 rounds; 3 rope climbs, 10 T2B, 21 Lunges (45lbs), and 400m run). The staff & clients were very hospitable and encouraging. Highly recommend if you find yourself in Brooklyn!

I’ve been a part of Crow Hill for nearly a year and in that time, I’ve gone from being a Netflix enthusiast who «doesn’t have time to work out» to someone who reorganizes their day around their time at the gym and frequently runs out of clean work-​out clothes.
Whether you’re a natural born athlete or not (I was not), Crow Hill does an excellent job at easing beginners into functional strength workouts (known as the «WOD» or Workout of the Day) through their on-​ramp program which teaches you the mechanics of each lift and exercise. After completing the on-​ramp program, you move on to the general access workout classes. The coaches’ guidance and instruction doesn’t end when your beginner phase does. They remain extremely diligent about ensuring that your form is correct and support your progress while stressing safety and mobility. My endurance has grown like it never has before at a traditional gym or as a runner, and I’ve become a #girlswholift badass so all in all, I’ve gained more than I ever expected to here.
Classes remain small (usually 8 – 14 people) and vary each day so I never feel bored. The membership price is also a bargain for the space/​class schedule/​amenities and accessibility to coaches. I moved away from Crown Heights earlier this summer and in that time, I began shopping around for a gym that would be more conveniently located. What I found were gyms that were either way too «sales-​y», too commercial, or falling apart. I quickly realized what I have as a member at Crow Hill and decided to dive even deeper into a community that is supportive and an unapologetic hell of a lot of fun.

I love this gym! I’ve always had trouble going to the gym because it was too far or the classes were at inconvenient times. Since Crowhill is literally 3 blocks away from my house, I walked by one day in January and saw that they had free introductory classes on Sundays. I took the intro class and had such an amazing experience that I signed up and haven’t looked back. The classes are about 10 – 20 people. I love taking group classes and everyone that attends is super nice and helpful if you are confused about a specific movement. Morning classes are smaller than evening classes but you still get plenty of attention from the coaches. All the coaches are really great and supportive.
I never though I would be lifting heavy weights or do half the exercises in crossfit but this place really helps you build strength and safely learn all the movements!!!

The first thing to mention is that CrossFit gyms in general are different than regular gyms. If you are not sure if it is for you, it is definitely worth looking up online to see if it is something you might like.
That being said, I came here for s drop-​in this weekend and was quite impressed. The space is huge and the facilities are quite nice.
The workout was pretty standard and the coach seemed knowledgable and had some good tips.
They seem to have standard warm-​ups here that get done regularly. As a first timer in this box, it was a bit confusing, but the coach explained it all to me.
If you are interested in trying CrossFit or want to do a drop-​in in the neighborhood I would definitely recommend Crow Hill CrossFit.

I started doing crossfit may 2014 and have been to 4 different crossfit gyms since. The thing I love about Crowhill is the attention that all the coaches pay to proper body mechanics. Throughout class they will emphasize the importance of doing the movement correctly over going heavy/​fast. That’s the key to staying injury free, which I know a lot of people worry about in crossfit. Definitely check it out!

Love, love, love !! Crow Hill Cross Fit offers an array of classes including regular crossfit classes, oly lifting, yoga etc.
No matter what class each coach brings out the best in you, and between the encouragement of the coach and the fellow athelets cheering you on, your set up for success to continue pushing your limit.
At Crow Hill the coaches are always reachable and if you have questions they always take the time to answer you.
I definitely feel like I am in good hands.

Great box, great coaches. The new location is awesome! So much more space than before and very central! If you’re going to start Crossfit go somewhere like this where the coaches actually care!

I love this place. CrossFit gets a reputation for being intimidating, cliquish, and guaranteed to injure you. Crow Hill is none of these things. Everyone is incredibly friendly and excepting of a wide range of body types and abilities. This place feels like a second home to me. The coaches are wonderful and the other athletes are amazing. The coaching is top notch. If you dedicate yourself to showing up, the results are intense. I am stronger than I have ever been.

I reviewed Crow Hill CrossFit before, when it was at the old location, but now it’s in a bigger, better space!
I’ve been going to Crow Hill CrossFit for a a year and a half now and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Prior to starting CrossFit here, I had no regular exercise regimen and I certainly never would have thought I’d turn into the CrossFit devotee I have since become. Since starting CrossFit, I’ve had the opportunity to visit several gyms in various cities, and I can tell you that Crow Hill is something special.
All the coaches are great, and I’ve learned from everyone one of them. I feel truly supported by the coaches, and several of them have gone above and beyond to help me work on specific things I want to improve. Crow Hill CrossFit is also a great community of people and an extremely supportive environment, whatever your skill level.
In addition to regular CrossFit classes, Crow Hill offers special classes in Olympic Lifting, Power Lifting and Mobility. These classes are a great opportunity to really focus on strength and form as a supplement to regular CrossFit WODs. They also recently added kids classes led by the awesome Coach Jason. I am super jealous of those kids — I wish I had started doing CrossFit when I was 8. Imagine how strong I’d be now?

You hear horror stories of how crossfit can be dangerous and can cause a ton of injuries, but that’s often because of poor instruction and guidance. At Crow Hill, the coaches are top notch! They truly understand the movements, proper form and execution of. I’ve visited numerous cross fit gyms around the country and it is rare to find the detail oriented and movement specific reinforcements that you’ll find here. I joined the gym over a year ago and we still practice the lifts with a PVC pipe or an empty barbell before each and every workout. The clientele at the gym is super friendly and everyone is at varying fitness levels. And yes, the cost may seem a little steep but you are essentially receiving hands-​on instruction and a predetermined routine all within a comfortable and supportive environment. It’s well worth every penny and unlike any other gym you’ve been to.