CrossFit Commitment

The best place I’ve ever worked out at. The care about each members progress, fitness and health. They focus on making sure the movements are done correctly so as to prevent injuries, evaluate when you’re feeling tension and how to alleviate it (ways to stretch or roll it out).
They care about the it so much that they do surveys to figure out ways improve their gym.
Highly, highly recommended.
ALSO — I’ve never, ever been able to do a pull-​up until I started working out here.

I can’t really say enough good things about this gym and the coaches. Drew, Franco, and Amber are amazing. They motivate me to be stronger and to push myself beyond my comfort zone. They make me feel confident in my strength and make me want to keep coming back. They encourage us to reach our goals and then create new ones so we are always trying to be our best. I love the high fives and the sense of community/​friendship that blooms from being a member. I’m glad I found them and look forward to reaching my goals with them.

As a Physical Therapist I have treated my share of Crossfit athletes, however I have complete trust in the coaching and program development at Crossfit Commitment. Drew and Franco have a wealth of knowledge and experience that quickly separates themselves from other similar gyms. I have witnessed Drew and Franco break down and teach complex olympic lifts to new clients in a way that is intuitive. Once the client demonstrates sound mechanics they are progressed in a safe manner. Watching these new clients evolve in to competent athletes is a testament to the dedicated coaching. I have been a member here since the inception and have complete trust in Drew, Franco and Crossfit Commitment. I truly look forward to going every week.

Soy una persona que jamas había estado involucrado en lo que es CROSSFIT, el primer entrenamiento que tuve
en crossfit commitment me ayudo a saber el estado de mi cuerpo, la verdad me sentia confiado pues me sentia en «forma». Yo provengo de otra parte del mundo
donde no existia este deporte hasta que se estableció el 2014 y la verdad cuando tuve la oportunidad de probarlo en Crossfit Commitment me di cuenta que estaba fuera de forma.
CROSSFIT COMMITMENT me ha ayudado mucho mas de lo que imagine; mi fuerza, destreza, concentración y alimentación han crecido
y mis vicios como el cigarrillo y el alcohol han disminuido por que mi cuerpo simplemente los rechaza. Jamas he tenido una lesión
debido a los entrenadores que son realmente expertos, atentos y entusiastas. He tenido la suerte de conocer a Drew Mcmillin y Franco Mercado
dos personas grandes que tienen la habilidad de modificar el entrenamiento en caso de que sufras alguna dolencia o lesión sin perjudicar tu avance
en los entrenamientos y en tus metas.
El programa de ejercicios siempre es rotativo y diferente, es lo que lo hace interesante, ademas de que estas conectado al WODIFY
un programa que te conecta con los resultados que obtienes a través de cada entrenamiento que realizas, que a la vez se convierte
en una gran herramienta para calcular tu porcentaje de repeticiones con peso como también grabar el tiempo en el que terminaste la
ultima serie de ejercicios cardiovasculares. Te permite revisar los entrenamientos a diario ya que te da una lista de todo el entrenamiento que se hace por una hora cada día.
La competencia es grande pero «con uno mismo», ya que tus metas y ambiciones van creciendo y hacen que progreses mucho.
Suena como si fuera algo duro y serio pero no es tanto asi como parece mas al contrario te diviertes y mucho. Los miembros que participan
en CROSSFIT COMMITMENT han formado una comunidad buena y sana donde nos apoyamos unos a otros, donde compartimos experiencias que no solo
son del deporte. He conocido y he hecho amigos con los que reímos, compartimos y entrenamos. Hacemos una competencia sana.
La organización de CROSSFIT COMMITMENT es muy buena. He participado en dos seminarios muy interesantes a cerca de nutrición e incluso de cocina
totalmente gratuitos.
Debo decir que el gimnasio es muy ordenado, limpio, agradable y el ambiente allí es muy positivo y bueno, pero lo importante es el progreso que he tenido
con mi salud y mi cuerpo.

I’ve moved quite a bit over the last few years, and as a result, have been to number of different crossfit gyms. Crossfit Commitment is, by far, the best crossfit experience I’ve ever had. I walked in feeling relatively experienced, but Drew and Franco teach me something new everyday. I was having lower back pain, as a result of over-​training, and the coaches were able to figure out my problem area and provide me with an exercise that relieved the pain almost immediately. On top of that, the community is the incredibly supportive and accepting and my strength numbers continue to go up. At the end of a long day of work, I still look forward to going to the gym. If you’re looking for a new gym, definitely give this place a shot.

I just joined and am having a lot of fun. The gym is clean and the coaching is awesome. I have seen great progress with an increase in my strength and my knowledge with new exercises.

I am excited to have found a place to workout where I know that I am truly getting coached in all aspects of my working out. Drew and Franco work with me individually on issues I’m struggling with, such as my posture, coach me with ways to have a better diet and motivate me to come to workout. This is he first time in my life I’ve been excited to workout and enjoy seeing what the work out of the day will consist of.
The community that Drew and Franco have built cannot be beat. I was not looking for a community aspect when I signed up but I’m glad I found one. Their positive attitude rubs off on the members. Before, during and after every workout everyone at the gym is motivating you and helping to push you to do your best. The positive atmosphere keeps me coming back and helps me work my hardest level each workout.
If you are looking for a gym that is clean, welcoming, and where you will learn proper techniques and skills individualized to your needs then this is the place for you.

I need to exercise every day. If I’m in a life slump, before my friends will help me problem solve, they’ll ask «when was the last time you worked out». Since starting at Crossfit Commitment nobody has needed to urge me to go work out. I work out as often as possible because I like being at this gym. Here’s why:
THE WORKOUTS. I really enjoy not having to think about my workout. Drew and Franco put a lot of time into this so that I don’t have to. I am no longer going on long runs solving and complex math problems in my head to push away the monotony of placing one foot in front of the other. I am also not walking into a mega gym looking at equipment and being confused and heading to the treadmills. Here I don’t always like the workouts, because they are hard, but I do it, because tomorrow it will be different.
CHALLENGING. I am constantly being challenged. This sort of goes along with the previous statement but as soon as I master something, there is a new obstacle, a new thing to work on, a new frustration, and a new feeling of satisfaction when I conquer it.
THE PEOPLE. The people who go to this gym are super supportive and fun to be around. My friend group instantly changed to include seeing these people as often as possible outside of the gym. I love showing up and being greeted by such good people.
BODY IMAGE. I am in such better shape. I didn’t expect to see physical differences in my body right away, but I did.
THE COACHES. I’m sure they’ve been talked about before in this forum, but they are actually the best. I have to move for work in a few months and working out with Drew and Franco is one of the things I am most sad to lose from Chicago. I was completely new to lifting weights and they have helped me learn the lifts, train safely, and solve painful problems I had just decided I was stuck with (my knee pain that I had had for the year prior that has disappeared).
SMALL. The size of the gym isn’t intimidating. I am still scared of those huge boxes that have classes with 25 people. Here you MIGHT workout with 10 people, but oftentimes in the morning we are a smaller group. I feel like this allows me to get a ton of input from the coaches and I know I’m doing the moves right.
Overall, this has been the ideal experience. I can not say enough positive things about being at this gym except that I LIKE TO BE THERE EVERY DAY. Before starting to workout here I was terrified of crossfit. Drew and Franco and the entire crossfit commitment community has made being here overwhelmingly amazing.

I have been to two other crossfit boxes and the ambiance and coaches at Crossfit Commitment are by far the best. With each WOD the emphasis is placed on weekly improvement and growth without compromising safety. I cannot stress how important safety while completing some of these WODs and attempting some of these lifts is, and always having someone there monitoring is important (especially when you’re like me and really competitive and determined to be better than you were last week, it’s good to have someone tell you that you’re pushing yourself too far).
Crossfit Commitment promotes overall wellness and Drew and Franco are very knowledgeable and always ready and there to share and answer any questions. I am happy with my commitment to this box and look forward to lifting some heavy stuff after a long hard day. I used to hate going to commercial gyms, but now working out is something I look forward to. You are able to track your progress and see with your own two eyes how you get stronger from week to week.
If your goal is to be a strong bad*ss and accomplish things you never thought you would be able to, then go and check them out now!

I’ve been to 3 different crossfits before starting at Commitment. Drew and Franco make this by far the best box I’ve been member of.
They are great trainers, teachers and people! They make every WOD a fun challenge and take great care to learn about how to push each athlete’s body toward growth. Moreover, they are just awesome, friendly folks that I genuinely enjoy spending an hour with every day.
If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming place to try out Crossfit, this is it. :-)

This is a CrossFit gym like no other. I was initially hesitant to start this type of exercise based on assumptions around a macho, male-​centered gym environment, but this gym and the coaches and interns shattered all of my preconceived notions.
Drew and Franco are incredibly attentive to form, safety, warming up, and recovery. The space is incredibly body positive, with focus on individual strengths and development rather than what «women» or «men» can do.
As a runner and yogi, my workouts at CrossFit Commitment have increased my speed and strength in ways I never would have expected. My back and core feel stronger, my mile speed easily increased by a full minute after a few months, and my upper body finally feels worthy of increasing my game and attaining full body pull-​ups and chin-​ups!
Something that completely surprised me was the sense of community — the fellow athletes and coaches immediately integrated into my friend group and support structure.
It’s all in the details:
— new members get 6 free beginners classes!!!
— WODIFY app makes it easy to sign-​up /​change class registration
— bonus classes like cooking lessons and nutrition
— individualized workout plans (I was given one for pull-​ups immediately upon request!)
— check-​in on Facebook donates to great national and international cuases
The fact that this box is still small is a huge bonus — great attention to individuals, focus on form and particular workout types, and smaller class sizes. They plan to expand as the gym itself expands, so get in now while it’s hot!

I am so happy I joined the Crossfit Commitment crew last October. I was looking to get into crossfit for awhile, but until I came to this gym, crossfit workouts seemed very intimidating. Not only are Franco and Drew incredible trainers, they make workouts fun and accessible for everyone. This is a great place to blow off steam after work and get into shape for the summer! Thanks Franco and Drew!

Before joining the gym I had been a very active person but never saw results like this. I’m leaner and stronger than I’ve ever been. I attribute this to well planned out work out sessions and coaching to achieve desired results.
Recommend it to anyone looking to change up their boring workout routine. Every session is different and challenging yet achievable.
Great place! Clean, organized, and all the equipment is new. The coaches take great pride in maintaining a good, friendly environment.

I am so thankful to have found Drew and Franco at CFC! For over a year they have provided a safe, clean, and supportive environment as I work toward my personal goals.
I had been crossfitting in Connecticut prior to moving to Chicago and found the other gyms in the area to be lacking in many areas. The difference with Drew and Franco came from their intensive academic and professional experience and their ability to tailor workouts to individuals. Safety of the athletes is their number one priority. So if you are new to working out they are going to challenge you to work hard (and you will be sore) but keep you safe from injury. And for folks who are more seasoned, they can fine-​tune your form, help you achieve personal records, and offer guidance on maximizing your training efforts.
I love the crossfit method that they have laid out because it’s incredibly challenging to every individual for each skill level. There is no way I could get these same results on my own. It is well organized and the variety of exercises we perform keep me from getting bored and are the reason I am back every morning at 5:30am. And that brings up a good point, the hours that they offer are really beneficial to working professionals.
But I also want to comment on the other members of the gym. There are parents, students, medical professionals, lawyers, accountants, teachers, older athletes, younger athletes and everything in between. The community is welcoming and encouraging. There’s a lot of diversity in the gym, but we recognize we all have a similar goal; we’re all trying to better ourselves every day. And that’s an amazing way to build friendships you wouldn’t expect in a new city.
Safety, results, and camaraderie are the reasons CFC excels at what they do.

I have been with CFC for a little over a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. I had previously done crossfit at a different box but the atmosphere here at CFC was completely different. The coaches are willing to individualize workouts according to injuries and needs, and they always watch for good form and safety. I have improved so much in both lifting and endurance since I started crossfit here, which were my main two goals. We keep track of our performance now through wodify which makes it easy to see your performance history.
Another thing I want to mention is that the members here are all so great! I’ve gotten to know a lot of people this past year, and it makes it a lot more enjoyable to workout, and working out in a group encourages friendly competiton too! I find that coming to CFC is a nice relief from the everyday stress and pressure from school. I try my best to come during exam weeks too.
The coaches focus on our safety, nutrition, and fun, and I would not hesitate even the slightest bit to recommend joining this box to others.
If you are interested, please come in and experience a workout of the day with us!

Drew and Franco taught me everything to keep me in shape, Olympic lifting, conditioning, and greatly increased strength with no injuries. This included workouts to help eliminate my shin splints and lose 18 pounds. Couldn’t be happier with the gym, as it has drastically improved my athletic performance, specifically in ultimate frisbee. I would highly recommend to all of my friends.

I was very intimated to try crossfit initially. The instructors/​owners Franco and Drew made the environment very inviting. My strength and endurance has increased dramatically since joining crossfit, and the workouts are both fun and challenging!

Franco and Drew are some of the most knowledgable and down to earth XF coaches I know. This box is one of the best and most affordable in the city. There is only pressure to do well and get a smart workout. No snobby dumbells here! AND this welcoming environment provides just the right pace to challenge yourself and workout safely. You can practically eat off the floor it’s so clean and they have a few accommodating amenities in the bathrooms for members. So you could say that these guys are a couple of clean jerks who kip you going. ;-)
XF is the best workout you’ll ever get and it’s never boring!

I had no weightlifting experience and was nervous about getting started. I had no reason to be. CFC coaches are great teachers and I’m doing things I never thought I would be able to do! I also didn’t anticipate having this much fun or even making new friends here. Everything about Crossfit Commitment exceeded my expectations and, more importantly, CFC has helped me exceed the expectations I had of myself.
Drew and Franco are extremely knowledgeable, with more strength and conditioning experience than you would find in most gyms and offer safe, effective, and well-​planned workouts. In my year and a half working out here I’ve seen lots of people meeting their goals and essentially no injuries. One thing I love about the space is the wide range of age, experience, and athleticism. CFC is a very supportive environment for all levels of fitness.
First-​timers can drop in for a beginner’s class or sign up on their website, and after that members schedule classes through Wodify, which helps track your progress.
Group classes range from 2 – 12 people. If you prefer a small group try an early morning or late afternoon class. If you want to jump in with a big group check out the after-​work and weekend classes.

CFC is a growing box with a great location and a welcoming community of athletes. The workouts are diverse and challenging. As a beginner I’ve found myself growing in strength and capacity and I have to thank the coaches Franco and Drew. They are both knowledgeable and ready to meet the needs of their clients. I love the bear crawls! They also have access to a yoga instructor for those needing activities on your in between days. Their schedule allows for before work hour morning workouts and after work hour evening workouts. I enjoy evenings and the athletes are supportive and great people to know. Lastly, they have Wodify technology that allows you to sign up to classes and keep track of your workouts and growth. Love it!