Behemoth CrossFit

I enjoy running and working out on a regular basis to refresh the mind and body. I joined Behemoth about 2 months to change up my routine and strengthen my core and overall fitness to benefit my running. During the on-​ramp process I was very impressed with Aryan’s focus and attention to proper form, detail and explanation of not only the how to do a particular movement but the why as well.
The workouts are very challenging and most movements can be scaled up or down depending skill level. Aja, Leah and Aryan are the best coaches and teachers. Throughout the workouts they are engaged making sure you’re using proper movement and motivating you. The total environment at Behemoth is great! Everyone is positive and welcoming and takes the time to get to know you. I recently ran my 6^th half marathon and crushed my personal record by 8 minutes all thanks to the incredible coaches at Behemoth. I’m shredding fat and building muscle every day! It’s an all-​around awesome place to take your fitness to the next level.

Whether new to crossfit or a Games Athlete, this box is exceptional! Try them out!
While visiting Houston for a work, I contacted Behemoth for some information, Aja the owner emailed me back very promptly. Was willing to answer all of my questions and contact my coach from Fort Worth, the whole time treating me like one of his own Behemoths — I was very impressed he would spend the time, energy, and resources on me. When I showed up the next day I was met by his brother Aryan who immediately introduced himself and answered all of my questions about nutrition and an injury I had with my shoulder. He went far beyond my expectations by showing me other methods to stretch and rollout my shoulder, my shoulder felt incredible and I hadn’t even paid yet. This box is very focused on individual needs. The environment was very personal, everyone came up and into diced themselves and encouraged — and still I hadn’t even paid. Eventually I paid, and met the coach for our WOD, very personable, knew my name and my needs even before I opened my mouth. Keep in mind most of these coaches were Games Athletes, extremely humble and warm personalities, knowledgable, spent time helping me improve technic, discussed different scales, and encouraged like I was one of their own. I didn’t feel like an out of towner, I felt excited to come back the next day, and the next. The WOD was well warmed up, stretched out, coached, cooled down, and stretched out at the end. Great environment, focusing on technic, learned movements and scales that I had never seen on YouTube that helped me improve in the short time I was there. They are very up to date on coaching technics, movements, scaling –from newbie all the way to Games Athlete. The coaches are very involved in the crossfit community around the world.
The box was very clean, organized, and very nice equipment — you can tell they take just as good of care with their members as they do their gym. After the WOD everyone knew me by name and shared positive experiences with the coaches. After everyone left I lingered to buy some shirts, the coaches cleaned the workout area and scrubbed it down. Also they chatted with me for an hour or so, encouraging and sharing experiences that would help me in crossfit. Extremely personable, would come back in a heart beat, and I’m positive they would treat me like an old friend and pick up where we left off. Try them out.

As a newcomer to CrossFit I couldn’t have found a better place to start. At Behemoth first and foremost, your journey is important to the staff. As someone who had little knowledge of the movements/​lifts, it was great to have coaches who are very approachable and could answer all my questions and break it down so I could completely understand. They will take time before or after class to talk to you 1 – 1 which is great because I had a lot of questions!
The facility is top notch. The gym and equipment are just phenomenal and working out in that environment really helps to push you. Not to mention your fellow members are always positive. Great environment.
I also love how they stress technique and proper form. Safety and proper lifting technique is extremely important to the staff and I’m very grateful for the attention they pay to that aspect of exercise.

Original Behemoth and still learning from these guys. Still getting stronger at 42. If you want to learn from the best make the drive out to the best box in Houston

I moved to Behemoth about 6-​months ago from another box that I had been going to for well over 18-​months. In the short time at Behemoth, my overall strength and flexibility have increased all as a result of their coaching. Aja & Aryan make you feel as if you’re being trained individually while being in a group class. They constantly monitor your form and immediately step in to assist you in making the necessary changes to prevent injury while increasing strength. I highly recommend them to anyone considering or currently doing Crossfit. They are well worth the drive!

I give Behemoth my absolute highest recommendation! As often as I can, I drive 20 miles and past 5 other Crossfit locations to get to this one. You can get a workout in anywhere, but what you can’t get is the personal and professional attention to all aspects of fitness including form, mobility, and nutrition. Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced Crossfitter, Aja and Aryan will challenge you to «find your inner beast» and be a better version of you.

I have known Aryan and Aja a long time and was one of the original customers of Behemoth. At 52 with degenerative disc disease, there are days when I feel like I better scale the warm up! But… with their thorough warm up, proper-​to-​form olympic strength movements and disciplined mobility and cool down, i am stronger than I have ever been in my life. Add that to their easy charm, sincere desire to make you better and fundamental understanding of the need to prioritize sleep and eating, they could cure the world.
Aryan says: if you only work out the days you feel like it, you won’t exercise much.
Aja says: there are NO excuses. make it a great day or not. You decide.
I say: just do it.
Be big. Be bold. Behemoth!

I dropped into Behemoth today on a business trip. I was very impressed with the facility, the athletes, and the coaches. Everyone made me feel very welcome and the coaches worked with me closely to learn the way they warm up etc. They had a well thought out WOD that kicked my ass. Much appreciated after indulging in some good TX food. I also hit a PR there today! These guys do it right and very inspiring. Good work and I look forward to returning.

I have been to many different Crossfit boxes and I can honestly say that the training and community that Aja and Aryan have created at Behemoth is second to none. At Behemoth, you not only learn the proper cues and technique of barbell training but also the things that you should be doing outside of the gym like mobility and the proper diet to maximize your training potential and healthy lifestyle. The best part of all this is how personable both Aryan and Aja are. They make it really easy to talk to them when you have questions and they always watch you to make sure you have proper form and technique to make sure that no one gets hurt. Injury prevention is an important subject that is usually glossed over at other gyms but at Behemoth it is a daily staple. They also have a welcoming and supportive community that makes each visit a pleasure. Best Crossfit box in Houston!

Behemoth Crossfit is truly one of a kind. I became part of the Behemoth family in August 2012 and, with the help of Aja and Aryan, have improved my strength, mobility and overall confidence as an athlete. The atmosphere at Behemoth is always warm and welcoming whether you are a box regular or someone visiting from out of town. The coaching at Behemoth is what truly sets it apart from other Crossfit gyms out there. Aja and Aryan get to know each person that walks into their gym and works to understand them as a person and as an athlete. They spend time during each class to review all the movements and ensure proper form and execution so you get the most out of each workout. Whether you are a working mom, like myself, or a top athlete hoping to make it to Regionals/​the Games, Behemoth is a great place to be. At the end of the day our goals as Behemoths are the same… to become a better version of ourselves. I can guarantee that if you invest in yourself and Behemoth, you will become a better you.

If you are an athlete who wants to improve all aspects of their lifts, diet, and programming, there is no better place in all of Houston than Aja and Aryan Barto’s Behemoth CF. For real, pay the few dollars it takes to do a personal lesson with CF games mainstay Aja Barto. He is a wealth of info and as humble as one can get. Improve yourself and your training with the Barto’s now…