CrossFit LIC – Noskov Fitness

Excellent, excellent box! I’ve been doing personal training here. First, to master the moves and up my skill level and, secondly, because of flex with my schedule. I have trained over the years in many gyms, and with many trainers, and have never had such high caliber instruction and training EVER. Not only is crossfit invigorating and a step up above routine weight lifting, calisthenics, and running, but it’s an overall challenging and rewarding sport. Especially for me, where I was in a rut and plateaued doing other stuff. Becky is excellent, one of the lead instructors. She immediately pinpointed and corrected issues with poor form, bad habits and challenged me at an appropriate level. I had immediate results and have improved exponentially as a result, more than other gym, or with any other trainer. The owner, you can tell, is focused on excellence, expertise, knowledge, growth and improvement. They have an environment of camaraderie and support that challenges you, helps you meet your fitness goals and exceed your limits. Highly recommended.

As a person who has been injured and has had many surgeries, I have been searching for a good place to train and I have tried everything, yoga, pilates, MMA, Martial Arts, Boxing, and basic personal training over a five year period. This place beats them all. The environment is healthy, (which in NYC can be pretty insane, there are some scary people out there) they really know what they are doing, and they are very careful with my injuries but help me believe in myself. I feel happy when I leave and I have seen the results I want. They require you to do a period of personal training to learn the heavy lifts ahead of time and from what I know about training this is imperative to not become injured in the long run. From my experience, you may save money elsewhere at first but you will pay for it in injuries from people who don’t care and who are not careful. $ 75 for personal training is extremely affordable in this city and you get way more than you pay for. Plus, they really work hard, train hard, and care about what they do.

I’ve been going to CrossFit LIC for almost two years now and can’t say enough great things about this place. I have been to other gyms around the country and around the world where their daily WOD calls for a ridiculous amount of reps, weights, and/​or movements that just didn’t make any sense. At CrossFit LIC, EVERY workout is well thought out so you’re not overtaxing a certain movement or body group, which means you’re less likely to get injured. You won’t find another place that emphasizes safety, proper technique and mechanics the way they do here.
Vadim is an amazing coach, and probably one of the best in NY. The facilities are spacious and comfortable and the people are welcoming and friendly. I don’t live or work near here, but I come here because of the amazing environment and people.

Just remembered this gem… I dropped in September and did not like the attitude of the owner or their policies. The owner told me I have to sign up for between 17 and 20 private classes costing 60 $ before joining regular classes. Also when I made a joke how I hate double-​unders she said: «That’s because you are uncoordinated». That and the fact that she saw me coming in and left me waiting at the front desk for 10 minutes was enough for me. I will spend my money elsewhere… and I remind you that’s $ 1000 just to start. My feelings were hurt and my time was wasted.

I’ve been doing CrossFit at CFLIC for roughly 10 months now, and couldn’t be happier. Initially when I researched getting into CrossFit, I took a look at the multiple gyms within my area. All seemed to have something to offer with regard to size or price, but ultimately I chose LIC for the coaching experience. Vadim and Olga have a breadth of knowledge not found in a lot of CF gyms in the area. Their experience in CrossFit is far greater than the majority of coaches found elsewhere. Further, because of the coaching standards, the assistant coaches are of the caliber you’d expect to find in a gym run by such experienced CrossFit gym owners.
With a focus on mechanics and moving properly, I’m in better shape at 37 than I’ve been for the majority of my life. I’ve learned to do things I never thought I’d be able to do, and get to see progress along the way.
Aside from the great coaches are a great group of members at CFLIC. Some of the nicest people you’ll find in any gym, and have come to be a second family. We go through hell together during workouts, but also like to have fun together in the form of barbecues and beach trips. The culture, people and coaching at CFLIC are why I think I’ve stuck with it for so long. If they lived closer, I’d make my entire family join!

I am one month into classes at LIC Cross Fit. Every morning (5 days a week) I am greeted by a coach that sets a positive tone for the class. The entire coaching staff is balanced with knowledge, strength and mental toughness.
Initially, I had my doubts on how long I will last. Then I realized this is a culture of personal responsibility, not hand-​held «fixing». Once I committed to myself, it was easier to commit to a great group of people.

I walked into this Crossfit box in August 2013. I was scared and did not kow what to expect. I met Vadim and he told me and two other newbies about Crossfit and had us do a short workout. Of course at the time, it didn’t seem so short. I left wondering if I could possibly do this, as I was not a veru active person… at all. I signed up for Foundations classes and became quickly hooked. Now I am there 3 or 4 times a week and don’t know what I would do without the workouts and, more importantly, the people. Sounds cliché, but this has truly changed my life in so many ways. Love LOVE this place!

As someone who used to pick the hidden elliptical in the corner, and never so much as took a zumba or spin class in my life because of the fear of other people watching me work out, Crossfit was about as far out of my comfort zone as I could go. But one day in November, I took the plunge and walked into my very first Foundations class and have been hooked ever since.
Every coach knows every member by name… even every member knows every other member by name! This is not just a gym, this is a community, one that welcomes you with open arms. The coaches are super helpful in providing scaling options, but will also push you to try harder than you thought you were capable of (and usually, they’re right to do so!).
I truly don’t even have the words for what a wonderful place this is– the WODs are hard but rewarding, the space is large and accommodating, the coaches are wonderful, the people who workout here make this place something special… seriously, this is the BEST GYM.

Love this box. My husband and I were thinking for several months about joining a crossfit gym but never took the plunge until we moved to NYC. I was very nervous, we did the baseline workout with Ryan, a wonderful coach. I did worse than I expected but she assured me that there were plenty of people that started with different fitness levels. She also talked about different scaling options for many different movements. I felt relieved that I could in fact do crossfit.
We both joined and my first class went surprisingly well. I walked up to the coach and told them it was my first class and we chatted a bit about my history and health and fitness experience and what my goals were. Form was and sill is a huge emphasis for each movement.
We have been members now for about four months and it is the best decision we could of made. Not only do we have wonderful owners and coaching staff, we also have all of the members as a resource for technique and NUTRITION! I always walk in and out of my box feeling amazing and with the ability to conquer the world!

A very supportive environment. I have never done Crossfit and I was very scared and skeptical about my abilities.
I joined because my friend convinced to join. I am so glad I did!
I learned so much and I have more trust in myself. The coaches are great and so are the other crossfitters.
The gym is very big and you never feel like you are on top of other people!
Easy parking for sure!
And a few blocks from the train.
Great overall!

I love this place.
Apart from terrific facilities and trainers there is a great sense of community that makes this little jewel of a gym something special.
Oh — and did I mention that they have a Olympic Gymnast, Dave Durante, teach gymnastics over there ?
How is that for street creds…

I started going to CrossFit LIC a few months ago with my boyfriend and his sister and I have to say I truly enjoy going here. The coaches are all AMAZING and encourage you to strive harder even when you have that little doubt in your mind that you can’t, they push you to a point where you overcome that doubt.
At first I was a bit nervous joining only because I’ve heard a few stories of how some people actually throw up after class because it’s so intense, but honestly, I enjoyed it from the very start. The classes are fun, challenging, and intense, but I love how you feel after. Going to CrossFit is better than working out in a regular, boring gym. :)
Thanks to Vadim, Ryan, and Brandon for making every workout intense, but yet enjoyable!!!

I’ve been to several NYC crossfit gyms and there is NOTHING that can compare to what Crossfit LIC has to offer. Hands down, the best. The space is incredible and the way crossfit gyms are meant to be, not on 2^nd or 3^rd floor of a manhattan office building.
The coaches/​owners truly care about every single member. They take the time to get to know everyone, provide incredible insight and coaching, and they treat you as if you are family. They have fostered a true sense of community with its members and its something every crossfit gym needs more of, especially the NYC ones.
In my year training with Vadim and the rest of the coaches, they have pushed me and helped me overcome goats I’ve been struggling with since I stated crossfit back in 2010.
If you are looking for community, great coaching, a huge playground and are ready to push yourself… This is your gym.

Came here to watch a friend compete in a kettlebell competition. The surrounding neighborhood is a bit shabby as is the exterior of the building. But it’s a classic case of not judging a book by its cover. The gym inside is a big open space with tons of great equipment. There seems to be a family atmosphere in the gym from the billboards, photos and records posted on the walls. Very easily excessible by multiple subway lines. About 10 – 15 minutes from midtown manhattan.

I’ve been going here since mid-​June 2012 — started with the foundations class. Really, really helpful, extremely challenging, and addictive! I now go every day since early July (5x a week), and it has changed my life. All the coaches are great and Vadim, the owner/​lead coach, is really friendly, tough, and helpful. The other customers who go here are really friendly and you feel part of a community. There’s never any shade or snootiness, it always feels like a productive place to be and always fun, even when it is really difficult!

Just finished the Foundations course. Great fun and tough. Definitely hope this will get me in shape.
Good theory on how to lift the wieghts.
Vadim is a good motivator.

If you like a challenge and are ready for something that is guaranteed to make you stronger and fitter than you’ve ever been in your life, CrossFit is a type of exercise regimen that will spoil you forever from returning to your local health club. I started a couple of months ago and am still very much a rank amateur. I figure it will take a year to get to experienced beginner status, but that’s okay, the time’s gonna pass either way. This particular CrossFit gym is run by some folks who are seriously strong and capable, as well as excellent trainers and educators. This is not a fancy health club. There are no juice bars, locker rooms or showers, just some cubby holes and a big room where everybody does their workout together. Check out the CrossFitLIC website and you’ll get a good idea of what it looks like. I guess CrossFit is not for everyone. But if you think it might be for you, this location is as good a place as any to get your butt kicked and then develop buns of steel.

Awesome place with awesome people.
Challenging, fun and engaging — there’s never a dull moment.
If you want to make working out exciting and fun again, forget the typical chain gyms and the elliptical machine — come here instead!