I AM Crossfit Coral Gables

Dropped into this box three times over the weekend. We were visiting and I called to get details in advance. I was fortunate enough to get Gio on the line. What a fun and welcoming reception I received. She gave me all the details, texted me directions and to follow up to make sure we were coming. She coached herself one day at the Coral Gables location with Victor. Had Coach Rob twice at the Coconut Grove location. Everyone was super professional and welcoming. It’s now our home box away from home. Keep up the great work (out)!!

My gym is my church or so they say. Ever since I started doing CrossFit at CrossFit Gables I felt right at home. They have the best coaches and the best personnel. I’ve been part of the IAM Family for over 2 years now and I’m proud to say that IAMCF. If you are looking for a place to help you change your life, the search is over. This place has the perfect combination of discipline, knowledge and commitment. The level of professionalism, respect and patience that you expect to reach a different level is here, with the facility and their coaches. I love my gym and yes my gym is my church! Hurrah!

I was in from out of town today and needed to use kettleblells. I showed up at Cross Fit CoralGables and they were closed but the staff was working out. They let me in, showed me around, coached me on my form. Very helpful! Coral Gables is lucky to have a gym with such a great owner and staff.

I cannot say enough good things about Crossfit Gables. I am a relatively new member; I’ve been going for less than 2 months. I was terrified to join because I was out of shape, I knew the workouts would be intense, and I was afraid that I would not be capable of doing a lot of things. The first time I went to one of the complimentary Saturday classes, I was in pain for days afterward! But I wanted to get better at it, so I just kept coming. The trainers are incredible; they make sure that you aren’t doing anything to hurt yourself. And luckily, if you aren’t capable of doing something, everything is scalable to your abilities. The environment seems intimidating at first, but the more often you come, the more you find support in all of the other members. Now that I am going about 3 days a week, I look forward to my workouts and I see myself improving every day. If I can do it, anyone can.

I went to Crossfit Coral Gables’ complimentary 9 am, Saturday class, because I am possibly interested in joining a crossfit gym after my current gym membership expires. I have always seen their members working hard and doing a variety of intense exercises whenever I visited Merrick Park in the evenings, so I was definitely interested in learning more about what Crossfit Coral Gables had to offer.
The morning I arrived at the gym I paid $ 1.50 for parking. It seems you have to pay for parking wherever you go around here because there are no free parking spots.
As I walked into the gym, I was greeted by their manager, and she had me sign a waiver. She told me that the initiation fee was $ 150, and the monthly cost of the gym was $ 150. It was a bit pricy, in my opinion, but at a place like Crossfit Coral Gables, you clearly pay for quality. What I did not like was that although you could visit any of their four locations, you are mainly tied down to the location you signed up for. This is a bit disappointing because I live up west and work at the Gables, so it seems like I would not be able to experience both gyms without a hassle.
Overall, my workout here was very intense. We did sprints and other types of cardio exercises at the field behind the crossfit center, and afterwards, we did rotations after warming up. We did box jumps, squats, crunches, and workouts with kettlebells. We did three rounds, and for three days after, I was extremely sore. It definitely shocked my muscles, and I definitely got an intense workout. What I really liked was that their employees helped me focus on my form, and they were able to give me valuable insight into the world of crossfit.
After giving it some though, I am considering signing up for Crossfit Coral Gables. It is definitely pricier than any of the gyms I have visited, but they are a high-​quality crossfit gym which seems to build a sense of community for its members. The members I talked to had been members for about least a year and told me they enjoy working out here because it is different each time they go. There is also a high sense of camaraderie. Out of all the crossfit gyms I have visited in Miami, they seem to be one of the best, and it is money well spent here if you have money to burn, of course.

The best money you will ever spend. Amazing facility and great trainers.

Tough consistent workout– It just needs to be your kind of workout. I go inbetween different gyms and activities as it is a nice change of pace, but I could never do it long long term.

Can’t say enough about great things about this place… so I’ll just focus on the bad stuff.
They make you WORK… and I don’t mean that in no «run a few laps, squat for me baby, and stretch» kind of way.
This is WAR. You’re in there for about 45 minutes and you’re expected to push it to the limit. You’re usually competing against a clock, the person next to you and the classes prior to yours! If you have an oz of competitive spirit you’ll find yourself approaching vomit levels many a time.
«My workout is your warmup» is not just a catch phrase… it’s REAL TALK! Grab yourself a good Paleo book, get acclimated with the wonders of the almighty burpee and come look better naked!

I’m a Crossfitter– for life… plain and simple. I’m sure you’ve heard lots of crazy stories about Crossfit and the people, but if you ever step inside a box you’ll quickly realize they’ve got it all wrong. I decided to step inside a box 4 months ago, and I’ll never step foot anywhere else.
From the very first day, the trainers made me feel welcome. Serg, Bryan, Asis (now at the Grove box) were all friendly and eager to help us in any way they could. Many people tell you Crossfit pushes intensity over form & technique but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. For one you have to take a 101 class which lasts a week to teach you proper form and technique for weight lifting. Unless you take the class you are not allowed to start working out. There was a lot I learned from this class– and I am not new to exercise. I previously did a local boot camp program for almost 2 years but I needed a change because it was becoming routine, repetitive, and plain boring. Crossfit managed to change that. No workout is EVER boring!
As regards the workouts, there is nothing I don’t love. For one they always do a full warm up focusing on muscles that need to be properly stretched for the day’s WOD, and a full cool down. The workout itself is usually no more that 20 minutes but it is grueling and intense. You will hate it as you are doing it and question yourself a thousand times as to why on earth you would put your self through this– but in the end, you’ll love every minute of it!!! And you’ll become addicted– you’ll come day after day, and the day you can’t make it, you’ll cry because you miss it so much… bet you Bally’s doesn’t do that!
Contrary to popular belief, you are not pushed beyond your limits. You have 5 talented trainers walking around at all times making sure everyone’s technique is right and if they see you doing something wrong they will assist you. It’s an environment that is constantly motivating and everyone there– from trainers to crossfitters– makes you feel welcome and proud of your accomplishments. From the 4 months I’ve been going I’ve noticed a drastic change in myself– my strength has increased 100% and I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been!
So give that old treadmill the boot and step inside Crossfit Gables– once you do, you’ll never go back!

How much can one enjoy working out? I have spent thousands of dollars at Miami’s gyms of the moment for the last 25 years. I have never enjoyed a gym (if you can even call it that) as much as this place.
It’s more like working out in my high school’s gymnasium in Wichita, Kansas circa 1981. You won’t find any machines, Zumba or Spinning. You will find some of the most talented and passionate coaches like Brad Tobias who are dedicated to getting you to do more exercise than you have ever thought possible in 1 hour.
It’s also surprisingly clean, has easy parking and caters to a nice crowd. Unfortunately most of the time I am so winded that I have not had a chance to meet any of them.
Free beginners classes on Saturday. Seriously get at least one private orientation session before committing to it for your own safety.

I test ran CrossFit for the first time on my birthday back in January and I was hooked because realized that GYM sucks compared to a CrossFit class.
CFG is part of the I am CrossFit family, they are organized and the trainers are helpful and super knowledgeable. Before you become totally entrenched into CrossFit, CFG requires every new member to go through 4 days of 101 classes.
The 101 classes are like the «Going to PC to MAC» workshop, it teaches you the basics of CrossFit so you don’t hurt yourself. With every exercise routine, eating right is just as important… that’s way as part of the 101, you also get to learn a bit of the CrossFit way of eating — The Paleo/​Primal Life Style.
The CrossFit community is truly a big family because you really help and encourage each other to push to the next level. Like everyone has said, it’s an obsession, it’s crazy, it’s best thing you’ll ever do… Once gone CrossFit, you’ll never want to step into a cookie cutter gym again!!!

The healthiest obsession! Fun, Hard, Rewarding… I cant get enough of it! I have become way more athletic, and agile! Things i couldnt do before, are easy now, and things i cant do now, will be easy soon! I LOVE CFG

I have been working out almost my entire adult life. While my regular workouts were enjoyable, they got to be just… ‘routine’. Been members of gyms; done my own thing sometimes; and THOUGHT I enjoyed it… Until I found CrossFit.
Honestly, since starting CrossFit, it’s almost like waking from hibernation. There is no ‘ho-​hum, here I go to do whatever…’ workout. They publish a WOD, which is the Workout Of the Day; and it changes EVERY DAY. Once day you might run, do kettlebells and box jumps; another day you might do a lot of squats, pushups and pullups; yet another day you might do weight training; all tailored to YOUR individual progression… and… you pace yourself, but honestly you are driven by each other (there are many members and sessions that occur daily) to give it your best workout each time.
The trainers also provide positive reinforcement and are very friendly, without being the ”drill sergeant’ often seen at the other ”fitness” places.
I’ve read some of the other reviews, and I have to stress one thing I’ve seen as the constant; it… is …ADDICTING! I recommend trying it, and you won’t be disappointed… you’ll be a reinvigorated. I see improvements every time I go.

Hi.
My name is Jaclyn G.
And I am a recovering Gym Bunny.
It started innocently enough… power walking around my block a couple of times a weeks. No big thang… that is, until the day I was invited to a spin class at a globo gym. I was hooked. Like a drug that wouldn’t release me from its addictive clutches, I soon became obsessed over my new discovery. 6, 7, 8 times a week… I couldn’t stop. I was such a fixture at the gym I knew ¾ths of its members at *several* locations. And this went on for almost 8 years. No hour was too early (5am classes, hello?) or no class too long (like that 4 hour long Mt. Everest Spinning Class). I *even* owned a pair of those butt-​padded biking short for my rides. Yes, I was that psychotic gym girl that normal members cringe at.
My obsession eventually led to meeting and working with trainers — their philosophy on fitness yielded results, but alas, I was imprisoned behind walls of ellipticals, treadmills and ab crunchers for 2 hours a day, 5 – 6 days a week. Working out had become a full-​fledged and viable part-​time job — one that over time was impossible to keep.
Happy Hour on Friday, Jax?
Not this week guys… I missed my Thursday workout and have to make up for it with 2 hours after work this Friday.
:cue Debbie Downer music: WAH. WAH.
And then, as if a magical ray of light were suddenly penetrating through a cluster of darkening clouds, my S/​O and I were introduced to the cult of CrossFit. It almost seemed too good to be true… these men and women with gorgeously fit and athletic bodies only worked out for 10 – 20 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week? There was NO POSSIBLE WAY. I spent 12 hours a week working hard at maintaining a body that wasn’t even half as fit as theirs and they did that with only about an hour of work a week?
I felt as if I might go mad. All of those happy hour Fridays I had wasted, never to be regained…(it’s clear where my priorities are, isn’t it?)
So we signed up at CrossFit Gables. In stark contrast to your typical big box gym, you won’t find any machines or fancy plasma tvs and juice bars in this joint. What you will find is a large cavernous warehouse space with your basic pull-​up bars, medicine balls, jump ropes, kettlebells, mats and free weights… oh yeah, and A LOT of arse-​kicking.
The workout may only be 20 minutes, but it’s probably the most grueling, agonizing, physically/​mentally miserable moment of your day/​week. If I haven’t cried or nearly vomited at least once during the week, then I know I must’ve been doing something wrong during the workouts. But never fear… there’s an amazing set of intelligent, caring and motivational coaches pushing you to do your best and watching to correct your form at every turn. Many a moment I’ve stared at a weight, ready to throw the towel in, when a coach will use their Spidey sense, bound up to me and encourage me to «PICK UP THE WEIGHT!» until I finally do and finish the damn workout. In that moment I hate them and love them all in the same breath. It’s a beautiful thing.
And lo and behold, wouldn’t you know… these people were right! I’m the fittest I’ve ever been AND I have a life again. There’s a balance to my life that hasn’t been there in almost a decade… and I’m pushing my body to do amazing feats of strength and speed I would’ve never dreamed possible. And you can too…
They run classes starting at 5:30 am just about every hour until 8pm at night and have started offering free yoga classes to their members on Saturdays and Sundays.
Oh yeah… and when you’re ready to strap on your big boy/​big girl panties, they offer a free class to the public on Saturdays at 9am. Eat light, and get ready for a helluva ride!

I *BEGAN ATTENDING* CrossFit here at CrossFit Gables (CFG) back in March, coming from a military background. When I got off of active duty, I went down hill and bombed out at nearly 300lbs. When I met my hot & sexy SO I had already shed some of the extra weight but I plateaued and stopped making progress. She had me hitting up the nearest 24 Hour Fitness with her 4 and 5 days a week for nearly an hour and a half each visit. We were both so bored that we were skipping workouts and bribing each other to go. We were introduced to CrossFit from an old high school friend as well as come current amigos who highly recommended it.
We went to CFG for one of their FREE workout of the day (WOD) on a Saturday and I got hooked. CrossFit generally promotes a friendly atmosphere and camaraderie vs the lonely individual workouts of Globo-​Gyms and CFG focuses on this and employs the best trainers that really get it and promote this atmosphere. The work-​outs are tough, many times making you want to vomit, leaving you feeling shaky, dizzy and sore. As a matter of fact their logo, which is blowup on the wall to stare at, is a puking clown named PUKEY. I tell everyone that during and immediately following the workouts, I HATE CrossFit. The sense of accomplishment and knowledge that you’ve pushed yourself further than you otherwise would have is AMAZING and you feel so damn good, physically and emotionally shortly after.
At CFG you will check your ego at the door and push yourself to YOUR limits, not the über-​athlete next to you. You will also, many times unwittingly, motivate the less athletic person next to you to push themselves through the pain and set their Personal Records. The beauty of CrossFit is that the WODs are scalable to ALL levels of fitness. If you can’t do the push-​ups, they’ve got an answer to it and I promise, you’ll end up doing those impossible push-​ups, pull-​ups, and weights before you know it. At CFG they have former AFL football players, pro baseball players, Olympic skaters, grand parents, accountants and reformed fatties (myself included) all working out side-​by-​side doing more or less the same workout thanks to scalability.
I’m sure there are a lot of GREAT CrossFit boxes out there but I come back thanks to the owners and trainers here. You can also check out their other boxes at I Am CrossFit in Doral, FL or CrossFit Vida in Brickell.

Is Crossfit right for you? If you answer yes to the following questions, then you should join!
1. Are you in, or do you want to get into, fantastic shape?
2. Do you want to work out in a friendly/​social atmosphere, instead of wearing headphones and zoning out into your own world?
3. Do you have the motivation to show up to the gym, but need outside motivation to actually push yourself (reaaalllyyy hard…)?
4. Do you have an hour of every day to dedicate to making yourself into a more physically fit person?
5. Are you willing to spend a lot of money on a gym membership?
6. Are you awesome?
If yes was your answer to all six requirements, you may be eligible to become even MORE awesome. See you at crossfit.

I was/​still am a huge fan of I Am Crossfit in Doral but thankfully the same group of fabulous coaches opened a box in Coral Gables and saved me an hour drive during rush hour traffic!
As I mentioned in my review for IACF… crossfit is addicting, and even more so when you’re lucky enough to have the coaches from IACF and CF Gables as your «personal trainers and motivators.» I highly recommend this to men and women of all ages and athletic ability.
If you’re not sure about it, come attend the free class on Saturday mornings, you’ll be hooked!

After hearing all the hype about the new exercise craze Cross-​fit, I decided to sign up for the free 9a.m. Saturday class at Cross-​fit Coral Gables this past weekend. Fast paced, challenging and rigorous are just a few words that can describe this group workout which will leave you breathless, sore, wanting to vomit, soaked in sweat and best of all a more toned body by the next day.
The boot camp like group class is composed of several different exercise stations where you perform a certain movement for a minute until hearing a shrieking whistle and the shouts of the trainers telling you to move on. Each station targets a different muscle group while combining cardio. There’s the kettle ball station, push ups (but the more complicated ones where you have to jump up and back down), squats while throwing and catching a 10lb or more medicine ball, jumping on and off a pretty high box (I actually had to step up and off)…That’s another thing, exercises can be scaled down to accommodate anyone’s exercise level.
Sounds easy? Well, after doing it for three rounds, I could barely feel my arms. I also forgot to mention the 10 minute warm up outside which included a light jog around the block followed with Physical Education class like drills.
So am I joining? Of course! Besides the great workout, I was really happy with the trainers who walked around encouraging you to keep moving and correcting you if your were doing the excercise wrong. Plus, I like that there are no contracts. Check it out if you dare !