CrossFit Charlottesville

These people are the salt of the earth. The best environment hands down. I love the beginner Saturday afternoon class. safe, fun highly effective. I have my fav trainers but I have heard awesome things about everyone here. I don’t go as often as a should but when I do I always feel welcomed instantly.

Visited for a week and loved the community they’ve created here! The programming was great and the coaches were very attentive and helpful. Hope to be back soon!

After moving to Charlottesville in 2012, one of my first orders of business was to join a CrossFit Gym. Having done CrossFit both on my own (at Gold’s Gym where I drew lots of stares), and at a real CrossFit gym, I knew that I wanted the coaching and camaraderie that you can only get at an actual CrossFit gym.
Like many CrossFit gyms, CrossFit Charlottesville is run by a team of passionate coaches who push you to do your absolute best. You’ll also find a non-​threatening, supportive, welcoming environment. I’ve really been happy with the workout programming at CrossFit Charlottesville. Generally your class will consist of 3 parts — a warmup (which can often be quite invigorating), a strength workout and then the WOD (Workout of the Day).
I highly recommend dropping by CrossFit Charlottesville.

I started CrossFit Charlottesville in December 2012. I was tired of going to Golds Gym and working out. but not really leaving the gym with that post work out glow/​feeling. I would go to one machine and then to another. then look at the TVs for a minute… start another machine if it was available and then get bored and leave. While that worked for a while and I was able to drop weight/​get in better shape I plateaued pretty hard and started searching for something new to keep me motivated. and I found it!
I tried one of the free classes that CrossFit Charlottesville offers on Tuesdays/​Thursdays with a buddy from work. It was a GREAT experience. Not going to lie though. the thought of going to a «CROSSFIT BOX» had me a little nervous. I thought everyone was gonna be super jacked and that I would feel out of place. I couldn’t have been more wrong. From day one I have felt part of a group of people who genuinely care about fitness and personal development. Each trainer/​coach has their own style while at the same time they are able to asses and breakdown each workout to fit your own individual needs and goals.
I started with just 2 days a week and then on the days off I found myself wishing I could go more. Eventually I upgraded to 3x a week and now I have the unlimited option. I leave the gym knowing that I worked my hardest and I have noticed significant gains in all aspects of my physical health. I should also mention that my girlfriend (now future wife) also signed up with me and she has taken to it like fish to water as well. It’s something I look forward to doing each day.
What I like about it:
— different workout each day
— trainers keep it fun but keep you on task
— meeting new people and the encouragement from them during workouts
— There is a set schedule of classes
— I don’t have to think about or plan ahead of time what I’m going to do for my workout each day or worry about what machines are currently in use (like at Golds/​ACAC/​etc)
What I don’t like about it:
— burpee long jumps: P
Hardest part is getting in the door! GO GO GO!

My family and I (minus my husband, but he is seriously considering joining) are new members of CrossFit Charlottesville. I am very pleased with the quality of the instruction and the results I am seeing. As a middle aged, overweight mom, it is quite intimidating trying to reverse years of sloth and poor impulse control, but the staff at CrossFit Charlottesville have been very supportive and always adapt the workouts to my abilities as I gain strength and ability.
I also signed my boys up for the youth program and they love it. They have great fun while building their strength.

I was visiting town just for the day and Scott graciously let me drop in for a workout (WOD) this past Saturday. The facility is very nice; the bathroom and showers are especially well-​designed and kind chic. There’s even a waiting area with couches –not something I get at my home box (Black Sheep Sports Performance). Maybe someone took some architecture classes at UVa? The rest of the place is basic CrossFit, but with a RED pullup rack and two rooms, one with the rack, barbells and rowing machines, and the other down a ramp with everything else (kettlebells, dumb bells, sand bags, etc.)
Martha coached my session and did a great job. She led a warm-​up with a run and basic flexibility. I then did the Lumberjack 20, which is long and kind of a killer, but Martha helped with pointers and encouragement all the way. She even shared fresh figs from her garden afterwards. Thanks! All in all, if I lived in C’ville or even came here regularly, I wouldn’t hesitate to join this box.
Also, according to their web site, they have classes for kids. What a great thing. If only I had started CrossFit when I was 5…