Daybreak Crossfit

I have been a regular member at 5+ boxes (gyms) and have dropped in at many more and I can honestly say that I have never seen another as incredible Daybreak. Mel (the head trainer) has a unique ability to make every class challenging for experienced CrossFitters while still being completely accessible and manageable for TOTAL beginners. It is an unbelievably welcoming environment and has been such a breath of fresh air to find owners who truly care about the wellbeing and happiness of their members.
There is a big focus on safety at Daybreak and beginners are always encouraged to work on the basics first. Before every workout begins, the coaches walk through each movement and its scaling options in detail. Then, they talk with athletes individually to find the scaling option that matches his/​her personal fitness level. They are so attentive that I really think athletes are more likely to get injured walking to their car than they are inside the walls of Daybreak.
As an experienced CrossFitter, I originally thought that the daily movement explanations would become repetitive and boring. However my favorite part about Daybreak is that every class is COMPLETELY different. There may be a new cue or a different order to the movement breakdown and every time I’m left with something new to think about and improve upon. I’ve been to many other boxes where they do a variation of the same warm-​up every day or the same sequence of drills before doing a movement, but neither is the case at Daybreak. There is always a different warm-​up, movement explanation, and cool-​down, all of which are designed specifically to help athletes prepare for and recover from that day’s workout.
In the two years I have been doing CrossFit, I had never recommended that my parents give it a shot before I started at Daybreak. But once I found the welcoming environment and coaches who care about their athletes and supervise their safety, I knew this was the place for them to give it a try. Now, both in their 60s, they’re two of the most dedicated members at Daybreak!
If you’re interested in improving your fitness, losing weight, adding muscle, or just in meeting great people — come check out Daybreak! Even if you’re currently working out at a different CrossFit, give Daybreak a try. I switched from another local box and the difference is like night and day. I could not recommend them more!

What more can be said other than that my wife and I joined this box even before we had a place to live in the town.
After deciding that it was time to move out of Waltham in search of a bigger home for our family, we were faced with leaving the box that we got started in, CrossFit Newton (another establishment that I highly recommend checking out in the Waltham/​Newton area). Having heard of Mel throughout the CrossFit community and from having seen her compete in various competitions, we jumped at the opportunity to work with her.
Mel’s passion for the sport and her commitment to coaching the right way is infectious. Not only will you get the full benefits of a CrossFit workout, but you can do so knowing that every movement that you do will be done under close supervision and to a set of standards that allow the athlete to achieve maximum benefit with minimal risk for injury.
Young or old, weak or strong, athletic or not, this is the place for you. In just a few short months, Daybreak CrossFit has built an amazing community of people who are committed to achieving their goals, reaching new heights and encouraging others along the way.
If there’s even a piece of you thinking of checking out what CrossFit is all about, I strongly encourage you to check out Daybreak CrossFit.