CrossFit Prime

I have been going to CrossFit Prime for over a year and it’s the best gym I have ever been to. I first heard about it when a friend of mine told me about his CrossFit gym in South Philadelphia so I looked and this one was about 10 minutes from my house. From my first conversation with Mark about what to expect to my first workout I have had nothing but positive experiences. All the trainers (Mark, Jackie, Janet, Karen, etc) truly care about your success and growing your skills. They ensure you are doing the movements correctly to make sure you don’t hurt yourself and push you to work harder. All the members are friendly and while most are individual workouts, everyone cheers you on to finish and keep going. Its great motivation and a great workout.
I had been a runner for the past few years and when I started CrossFit I started shaving minutes off my race times. I have become a far better runner because of CrossFit. I push myself and do things I never thought I could do. It’s a great accomplishment and I have CrossFit Prime to thank. Just try it once and you will see how great of a workout it is!

I have been a off and on gym enthusiast for most of my adult life. For multiple reasons and my overall laziness it never stuck. I started doing the «at home» videos and finally I started enjoying working out and started seeing results. The problem was at one point I reached a plateau because I had nothing but me to keep myself motivated.
I started hearing about Crossfit over the last year and it intrigued me. I loved the idea of a class of people doing a lot of hard work. I really was looking for a good group of people and trainers that would push me. The problem I saw was the prices of some of the other Crossfit facilities in the area.
In October, I saw a Living Social deal for classes and it was such a good deal that I had to give it a shot. After the beginners class I was hooked but I was worried about the price. Luckily, Crossfit Prime has one of the better pricing plans in the area.
I now attend the 6am classes 3 times a week and am in the best shape of my life. I also enjoy the social aspect of Crossfit because there is time during warmups to get to know the other people in class and occasionally they also put together social events.
If you are looking for a challenge with a great group of people then you will definitely find it at Crossfit Prime.

CrossFit Prime
Three-​hour Seminar: Excellent
Parking: Excellent
Trainers: Excellent
Facilities and Equipment: Good
Schedules: Excellent
Administration: Fair
Gym Contract: Fair
Value for your money: Very Good
I started my membership a month ago and decided to cancel for personal reasons. Generally, the CrossFit experience was very good.
What I really liked about CrossFit Prime was its training staff. They were very knowledgeable and helpful, and really wanted me to progress in the WODs. As a newbie to CrossFit training, I often had one-​on-​one time with the trainers and that attention allowed me to achieve better form and skills. They all have an A+!!
In my opinion, CrossFit Prime could improve in their customer care and administrative processes. Although I willfully signed their contract, I was not completely content with the process and contract agreement. I was psyched about starting CrossFit that I overlooked what I had read in the contract. You are required to give them a two-​month notice that you plan to cancel your membership, which to me, is questionable. If you decide you cannot continue your membership, you end up paying two more months whether you go or not. It feels more like a trap than a commitment.
I did not get a copy of my contract or even a receipt for the card transaction when I signed up. My greatest fear is being inadvertently charged more months than mentioned in the contract. At this point, I do not trust their payment process and will be vigilant for the next months. Nevertheless, I take full responsibility for signing a contract that was not all that clear to me. I learned my lesson.
The worse part about this whole experience has been the feeling of being ignored by the gym administrator in charge of customer relations. In my particular case, for the past two weeks I have tried 4 times to get a cancellation acknowledgment and end date from the administration, and to this date, I have not been successful. That is a very disappointing aspect about CrossFit Prime. The customer is the core and lifeline of any business and should be taken care whether it is or is not an important matter to the administrator. If it is an important matter for the customer, it should be an important matter for CrossFit Prime.

CrossFit Prime is more than just a gym. It’s a community of people dedicated to bringing out the best in each other. I have been a member since they opened and can’t imagine working out anyplace else. The instructors are super knowledgeable, patient, and are able to program for each individual’s fitness levels and abilities. Prior to joining CrossFit Prime, I was primarily a runner and did some weightlifting at a franchise gym. My fitness level was okay, but I wasn’t seeing the physical changes that I wanted to see. As a result of the workouts at CrossFit Prime, I added noticeable muscle and lost a significant amount of weight. My fitness levels increased dramatically and I’ve participated in events (both with the CrossFit Prime community and alone) that I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing just a few years ago. I took over 5 minutes off of my Broad Street Run time after my first year of membership with CrossFit Prime and completed my first triathlon last summer. In summary, CrossFit Prime is AWESOME!

I have been a member of this exceptional gym since the day it opened in June 2009. I would not have stayed a member one year or even a month or day if I was not seeing any results or felt like I was not getting the personal help I needed. But with the help and guidance of the owners/​instructors, I have lost over 45lbs, lowered my cholesterol by over 100 points, gained confidence in myself, and have made a lot of friends. It’s also nice sometimes when an «old timer» (hey, I’m only 40!) like myself beats the 20-​year-​olds in friendly competition! Classes run an hour starting with a group warm-​up, a strength or skill component, and then the WOD (workout of the day) which can last from 3 minutes to over 30 some days. One thing about CrossFit is that EVERYTHING is SCALABLE and no one will ever say anything about it if you do not do the workout prescribed. If you can’t jump on a box 24″, you can do 16″ or 12″. If you can’t lift 135lbs, you can lift 95 or less if necessary. Everything is based off your skills. Eventually, you WILL see results and improvements in your speed, strength, and stamina. There are no egos at CrossFit Prime, and everyone wants you to succeed. It’s awesome to see someone accomplish that first pullup without a band, or get a handstand pushup, or any new movement! Sometimes we have team WODs.
CrossFit Prime recently expanded a second time due to their increasing client base and they get the same individual attention they need to succeed just like I did. There is always a certified instructor or two to watch over everyone to make sure they are safe and correct on form which is very important. Even I still need to be corrected and watched sometimes.
Additionally, CrossFit Prime has one other program which you may be interested in. OnTheJob is special for police and firefighters. The price is astounding, too.
Even more, CrossFit Prime offers nutritional sessions, and can assist you in making better choices with your eating habits. We have participated with PhillyCowShare for fresh, grass-​fed beef, and one owner has gotten eggs for members who wanted them.
CrossFit Prime sometimes has social activities like a Halloween or Christmas Party or night out on the town, and has had teams participate in the Philly Fight for Life Air Climb, Tough Mudder, Spartan Sprint, Fight Gone Bad, Broad Street Run, South Philly Rumble, and many others.
Overall, I cannot say how impressed I have been over these years with CrossFit Prime, and I think you will be, too. Give it a shot, and I know you’ll be very pleased with the results!