Bravo CrossFit

If you are looking for a gym that will push you and get you into the best shape of your life this is the place for you. I am a mom of 4 and have tried other classes at other gyms but none have given me the results that I have gotten after 4 months of classes. I make all my friends touch my muscles because I cant believe I ACTUALLY HAVE MUSCLES!
Some of the works outs are intimidating when you start, but after a few weeks you will be so proud of yourself and what you can and have accomplished.
Try a class and you will be hooked!

I am 45 and in the best shape of my life (BMI, strength, posture) due to Bravo. I have been to a few other boxes and there is a major difference worth noting. Every box does similar work but the programming here is not just a list of stuff to do. Days connect into weeks, weeks into cycles that can last months. We focus on skills, strength and stamina and at the end of the cycle, you can see the difference. The most unique part of this is that every day, scales for new people and lower performance individuals. No one is left out of the workout.
Having said all that, it’s not for everyone. If you are worried about chipping a nail, stick with the spin class.

Bravo Crossfit has changed me in many ways! Mentally physically and definitely has raised my threshold for good tough sore pain! I joined this box about a year and half ago, and couldn’t be happier with both coaches Olga and Ceasar together they make a great team! Teaching the foundations and correct movements through each exercise til you reach your max! This Box is my home away from home. I consider them family! People have this vision of crossfit being a hurtful workout but it’s completely not! Once your taught the correct way for each movement you can master it at your own level! I come from a kickboxing background so it may have stuck a little quicker then someone walking in with no experience! You need to come in to this with an open mind and eager to learn and try new things! Definitely my highlite of the day! I seriously run to cease and olga at every chance I get! Can’t get enough of BRAVO!!! #TEAMBRAVO

I’m 54 years old. When I started at Bravo CrossFit last February I was overweight and completely out of shape. I was starting to feel like an old guy. Now it’s eight months later and my life has completely changed. I’m in the best shape of my life. I’ve lost 30 pounds – and that’s with having gained a lot of muscle – and I feel great. I go to Olga’s workout three times a week and I never miss a class. The one-​hour sessions are 30 minutes warmup and 30 minutes workout. Classes range from 2 – 10 people, and yet Olga knows exactly where I am as an individual, down to the weight of the barbells I’m currently using. It’s like having a personal trainer – she’s attentive and supportive to each member of the class. She’s funny and enthusiastic, and though she pushes us she knows our limits. Even though we all work out together (beginners and advanced) she’s able to tailor each workout to each person’s individual level. And she knows if any of us have injuries or long-​term issues, and then she’ll modify that person’s workout if necessary. Everyone working out at Bravo CrossFit is friendly and supportive of each other. It’s a community. The friendships I’ve developed there have made my workouts there even better. I love the big space, and the equipment is all top-​notch. I look forward to working out with Cesar in the future. Bottom line: Bravo CrossFit changed my life. And that’s no exaggeration.

I came for the free intro session and I don’t think I’ll be back. The building is under construction; the ceiling was leaking onto the workout mat. We had to run in a hallway that smells strongly of mold. One girl got hit by a door when a worker came into the hall. Then a construction worker came and sat in our class and watched! I found that creepy and weird — especially since the sound track was Akon’s «I wanna f-​ck you.» Classy. Finally, one of the girls in the class ripped open her leg on the old, splintery jump box and the teacher did nothing, just let her continue the workout. I think she got her some ice at the end, but I didn’t get the feeling they were all that worried about it.
As far as the workout and atmosphere, I just didn’t feel welcome. The teacher kept her back turned during the entire warmup, then wrote the workout on the whiteboard and that was pretty much it. She asked me one question in the beginning — «Any injuries?» Nothing about my level of experience, workout goals, etc. I’ve never done Crossfit before so I was kind of confused and I didn’t think anybody cared whether my form was correct or whether I was having a good workout. The teacher offered zero support or encouragement. Maybe that’s the Crossfit vibe — you have to encourage yourself. I’m not too good at that, so I pay for classes when I want a little external motivation. I don’t think I would get it here.

Bravo Crossfit changed my life. September 2012. I was a 45 year old woman that never exercised. I took the free class and I was hooked. I loved the environment and challenge. The coaches are knowledgable, wonderful with no BS. Ask for help and you get help. Put in the effort and you see results and encouragement. They are very aware of doing things so one doesn’t get hurt. Technique is important. I went 2 times a week and in the new year I went 3 times a week and really saw how much stronger I was getting. This is a program for everyone, young and old. No egos here. People challenge only themselves here. I unfortunately moved to the West Coast where I continue Crossfit because of Ceasar and Olga. I will always be grateful to them for making my life so much healthier both physically and mentally.

Cesar and Co. are great. Supportive environment mixed with crushing workouts.