Crossfit Framingham

This place has been a big part of my life for the past few years when I moved to the country. They are like a family and I miss them like family when I can’t make it for a few days.

I have been at CFF Since October 2014. I felt welcomed from the very first person I met (Laura, the General Manager). The community feel is incredible. Everyone there (from newbies to seasoned cross fitters) are incredibly friendly. Jeannette and Matt are always asking how I am and I always feel I can go to them with questions. The workouts are challenging, but in a great way. Ever since joining CFF I have felt challenged and constantly learning new things and improving on my techniques. CFF definitely has something for everyone. It’s a great team setting with wonderful coaches who you can come to over and over again for help. The workouts are also diversified and fun! I highly recommend trying CFF if you are looking for a new challenging workout experience and with great people.

I have been going to CFF for 4 months now and I am very happy with my experience so far. I have been a member at 2 other CrossFit boxes and one of them was a little too strength focused and did not emphasize form as strongly as I would have liked. The other one was pretty good, but there wasn’t much of a community as it was located near several colleges and people just ran in and ran out.
CFF has a tight community aspect to it and is very welcoming. Here are a few points that I really like about it:
— All of the trainers are good. They actively observe and engage with the class throughout the workouts.
— Focused on form. This is very important to me (and should be to you too) as correct form is key to improving and staying healthy. Almost ever class I hear a coach encouraging a member to scale back to less weight in order to properly execute the movement. If you have prior injuries, just let them know and they are happy to modify the workouts.
— They have a nice mix of collective knowledge. If you need dietary advice there is someone with expertise in that area. If you have movement or other issues there are people with professional experience.
— Enthusiastic. CrossFit is hard. If it was easy the results wouldn’t be as good as they are. CrossFit has a sudo-​mantra that the last person finish gets cheered for louder than the first to finish. This is definitely true at CFF.
— Fun. While it is hard work, the coaches always approach the workouts with a good attitude and encourage a friendly environment.
I am looking forward to the next 4 months!

I was a member at CFF for approximately five months before I had to move away from the Boston area. Even though I lived in Brookline, I chose to commute to Framingham to attend CFF because it was much more reasonably priced than the boxes in Boston area and I was getting so much more– the people and the facilities were priceless. One thing I truly loved about CFF was that they were so receptive to feedback… every time I had a thought or problem, I could easily email or talk with Laura, the GM, or one of the coaches, and I’d see a change being made right away.
People there are so knowledgeable… they made me feel home, and truly showed what the Crossfit community is all about. Also, I loved the fact that they required the On Ramp classes– not all Crossfit boxes require that, and I think it is so important for all members to get a foundation before jumping into Crossfit. The On Ramp classes were really beneficial, even for someone who was already pretty in shape and athletic like me, so I really appreciated that. CFF was able to tailor (or, scale) their workouts (namely WOD in Crossfit) for any member.
I already miss you all!

I would give CrossFit Framingham 10 stars if I could! Joining CrossFit Framingham has been the best decision I have made in 2014. It has become the best part of my day and the community and workouts are responsible for that. It is truly a family; the owners Matt and Jeannette are the nicest, most welcoming and genuine people I’ve met and they run an excellent box. The GM, Laura, is great, helpful and a mother like figure to all that enter. The coaches are top notch and have experience and knowledge to safely push you be your best. And lastly, the members are some of the hardest working and nicest people around. People should join CFF for the community alone! But the workouts are fantastic. The programming is always changing and challenging and there is constantly opportunity to perfect strengths and demolish weaknesses. I have had a physical and mental transformation and owe it all to CFF! If you’re just starting out, their on ramp class will give you a strong foundation of skills and group of friends to WOD with, and if you’re a seasoned CrossFitter, you’re sure to be challenged and have your butt kicked by Jason and the coaching crew. Be sure to stop by if you’re in the area and experience the great workouts and FUN that CrossFit Framingham has to offer!

like the trainer & owners (good people)
the crossfit & paleo lifestyle is the way to go
one of the lower new trainers was a little too intense for me
dog in facility all the time
forced me to quit the Crossfit. Im allergic to animanls so I cant work out there
if not animals there I would of rated them 5 stars

From the first time I walked in the door at Crossfit Framingham, I felt like part of the family. Everyone was extremely welcoming, both coaches and other members. The coaches are very knowledgeable and know how to encourage you to perform at your best. It doesn’t matter if you are going just to lose a couple of pounds, get in shape, or compete, this box is great and very professional.
I have been going here for almost 2 months now and am completely addicted. They have everything you need to get the best workout of your life.
I know some people are skeptical about Crossfit, but the bets thing about it is that all workouts are scalable and are doable for all ages and skill levels.

Crossfit Framingham offers one of the best fitness programs I’ve ever experienced.
In terms of my background, I’ve been pretty diligent about my fitness going back to college. In the past couple years, I’ve trained for and completed several Boston Marathons. Two things prompted me to try Crossfit Framingham: I felt my fitness has leveled out with my current workouts and knowledge, and I saw the great results some of my friends were achieving. When I saw a local «box» was opening in the area — and realized I could get in a workout right after work, and be done by the time I got home — I tentatively thought to myself, «this might be worth it».
The results have been outstanding. When I joined, I was in good (not great) running shape, and my upper body strength wasn’t great. I had been doing some basic stuff at a local gym, but wasn’t achieving anything beyond maintaining the status quo. Worst of all, I found myself dreading the evening drive to the gym. I loved running, but it just wasn’t fun working out by myself in a gym.
I was also running low on time: I work full time, I go to graduate school part time, and trying to mix long jogs and gym time into the equation was turning into a situation where my fitness was starting to suffer. My Crossfit friends had mentioned the longest they ever spent working out was an hour a day, and usually much less than that. Well that sounded appealing: if I could get in a good quality workout, right after work in under an hour, it might be worth the membership fees — which at the time I thought were ludicrous. So I decided to give it a shot.
Almost eight months later, I’m part of an unbelievable community of high energy, enthusiastic folks, many of whom have come to be good friends. To those reading this who might be worried about being intimidated: it won’t happen. Nobody at Crossfit Framingham will push you beyond your comfort level. Instead, you’ll find a supportive community of people who encourage you to do your best, and cheer you on throughout your workouts.
You want to learn about nutrition? There are great coaches who will work with you to develop your ideal nutritional plan, and will help you to tweak it along the way. If there are things you don’t want to try, that’s fine, too. Nobody is going to force you to do anything you don’t want to do, and you won’t be shamed for anything, either.
The growing number of classes fit very well into the schedules of working professionals and students alike. I go straight there from work almost every day, and it sure beats sitting in traffic.
If you’re somebody who wants to start from scratch with working out, there is a way to modify each-​and-​every exercise. You can’t do a pullup? That’s fine, there are numerous ways to modify the exercise to help you build the necessary strength. Same goes for push ups, lunges, squats, and everything else done at CFF.
If you’re somebody who has been working out and is looking to try something new (like I was), it’s a great fit for you, too. I remember seeing a handstand pushup my first day and thinking «there is no way I’m ever going to be able to do that». I cannot adequately convey how excited I was when I got my first one… and then proceeded to string together six more. I guess all that modified exercise had been building up the necessary muscles, after all.
People always ask about the price. That was a big hangup for me, too. And yet, after all this time, I can honestly say that after the first month I never thought about it again. The price is fair, for what I’m getting. I’m in great shape and my workouts take less than an hour, four days a week, with an occasional jog or two on weekends. I eat prodigious amounts of healthy food, and I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been: including my marathon trainings.
I’ll close with this: my little brother, who started Crossfit at his own local «box» after seeing my results, was visiting me recently and joined us for a class. As we were leaving, he turned to make sure we were out of earshot, and said to me «I can’t believe you introduced me by just announcing who I was to the entire class. After two months at my box, I barely know anybody’s name, and we definitely don’t cheer each other on like that. Everybody in that class took the time to introduce themselves to me. I’m jealous of what you guys have here, it a much better community. And that was probably the hardest workout I’ve ever done».
The value far exceeds the monthly fee, in my opinion.

Crossfit Framingham is an incredible experience.
Let me clarify, I was the biggest skeptical of Crossfit. I don’t do cults, I don’t do «hard», I’m the type of girl who goes her Bikram yoga a few times of a week and then goes out with cocktails with her girl friends. But I figured I’d try anything once. The problem with yoga and other gyms is that I wasn’t seeing results and I was unmotivated to go out of boredom. I needed something cool and different. Thus the curiosity for Crossfit came about.
After my first trial class at Crossfit Framingham, I was sold. The Head Coach Will Huntington was friendly, welcoming, down-​to-​earth, and passionate about helping others scale. The owners, Matt and Jeanette, are just as down-​to-​earth and friendly and excited for you to be a part of the family. They make an effort to know everyone’s names, know everyone’s abilities and goals.
The people who are part of this Crossfit community are just as incredible. Everyone is super nice, friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was intimidated at first, but I haven’t met one person there that I’ve had a negative experience with. These are people that I would hang out with outside of Crossfit.
After 2 months of being a «Crossfitter», my entire attitude changed about life — and no one pressured me or yelled at me to do so. I was never pressured to add weight, to work harder, to be faster, or to win. I was encouraged to do the best of my abilities and the best part is, even though I was last to finish when I first started, everyone cheered me on — and we all cheer each other on.
Today, I push myself not only at the gym but in life. Accomplishing things I never thought I could ever do at Crossfit gave me a new source of confidence that I never knew I had. It lit a fire, I was ready to challenge myself and push through any doubt or fear. It’s cheesy, but Crossfit really did change my life. Even though today I am in no means as strong or fast as anyone else in the box, I’m proud of what I do day in and day out and I’ve made some really great friends along the way.

There are many reasons that people hesitate to join or even walk into a Crossfit box.
I experienced many of those same reasons myself when i was in the process of making the decision to join Crossfit Framingham.
The unknown of what Crossfit really was, what to believe and what not to believe when reading online. The fear that I would not be able to do «Crossfit» (I mean lets be honest these people seem crazy to people outside).
Crossfit Framingham was able, in a very short amount of time, to not only answer these questions, but they allowed me to answer them for myself on my terms and by doing that have found a dedicated Crossfitter and member of the community.
Crossfit is not for everyone and no one will tell you that it is. If you are looking for a workout program that is not only scalable to the individual but will also give you the opportunity to push yourself daily and challenge yourself to improve on and recognize your weaknesses then there is nothing else for you.
I spent many day and night working out in a traditional gym by myself. I found, like most people i have spoken with that it is very difficult to continually push yourself into a uncomfortable place, a place where you are not sure if you will be able to continue. That is what the community of Crossfit is for and the is where Crossfit Framingham excels. The community at Crossfit Framingham is incredibly supportive and will push you to become better every day. There are very few rules at Crossfit Framingham, but the ones we do have are very simple.
Leave your ego at the door
Support your fellow members
When you have a group of people that range from 20 year old college students to 60+ years young doctors all pushing and supporting each other you find that you are able to do things that were never possible before.
If you think that you have untapped potential and you want to change your lifestyle and in the process become extremely fit mentally and physically then i recommend coming by and watching a class anytime during the week or coming at 10am on Saturday to try out the free trial class. It would certainly be am hour well spent to see what all the excitement is about!

I have worked out at the gym, tried to run, participated in martial arts and Crossfit Framingham has changed what I think I am capable of physically. The coaches are knowledgeable and dedicated, the other members supportive and helpful. I have nothing but good things to say. Want to see what you are capable of? Want to be surrounded by people that want to see you reach that goal? Come by and try it out!

So you’ve got hesitations about this CrossFit craze, especially the safety of your local Box? I’m here to tell you that Framingham CrossFit is safe, effective and FUN!
My background: considered myself a non-​athlete until well into my 30’s when I became a hike leader and mountain biker. Was in peak shape in my mid 30’s when a series of accidents and health issues over the course of a year weakened me and kept me from my accustomed activity level. As a woman in my late 30’s it was extremely hard to keep the weight off and the vicious cycle began: less endurance=slow in the gym=weight gain=feeling more and more out of shape.
Hitting the early 40’s didn’t make things better! So faced with a sudden weight gain of 20lbs, I knew I had to do something. I had been watching my peers and classmates on Facebook post awesome pics of ripped arms, jumping over burning logs in the Warrior Dash and generally looking phenomenal and knew I wanted this, too. One thing in common: CrossFit. So I started looking for a local gym (know in the Xfit world as a «Box»). The closest one was Natick, and I thought it would take a lot of motivation to get me there. I waited a few months, Googled it again, and found Framingham CrossFit.
I signed up for the onramp right away. Will, the head trainer, did an amazing job of making sure we all had the basics down and kept a focus on safety and form. We each were challenged at our own level (I never felt like I had to compete with the person next to me). In addition, the other members who had already joined would come in just before our class was over and would be so encouraging. It felt awesome to have my chubby ass rooted on by some seriously buff men and women (and some that weren’t as buff yet).
Laura, the general manager, is on top of things, making sure that questions about membership are answered in a speedy manner. Again, so totally welcoming and encouraging. And she’s also a CrossFitter at the young age of 60! She’s also very open with what she finds personally challenging about the workouts.
So, I’m into my 3^rd week and shooting for making workouts 3x per week. Instead of feeling intimidated by the exercises and people, I already feel like I’m a stronger runner (which I loathe) and I am inspired by the fit, strong people all around me. Just their presence inspires me to work harder to get myself to the next level.
And what about safety as I challenge myself? Will and the other owners and coaches are always available to answer questions about form and give feedback, and are always watching class numbers as the gym grows to make sure safety is at the forefront. One of my favorite things that Will says as he demonstrates an exercise with such ease and obvious strength (and meticulous form), is to keep in mind how long he’s been doing this. I look forward to the day that I can say that too!