CrossFit RVA

This gym is bigger than the others I have visited. Also, the instructors here compared to most gyms actually pay attention and care about meeting your goals. The bonus to me is that they are very well educated and they go over and beyond to satisfy my needs. It is by far the best gym I have worked out in. I have so much fun and I get into shape. I’ve become friends with many and we all live a healthy and positive life! I encourage everyone who reads my review to go check them out.
My personal story is that I was once 273lbs. And struggled with losing weight and getting in shape for about ten years. I tried every gym from ATL to RVA. While attempting a neutral diet every three months or so. Everything was a failure until I walking in CFRVA. I felt like a big fat loser and I wanted a change so badly. I was so happy I found this gym. I never felt alone. We all had some kind of goal and we grouped together to make that happen. From friends, new comers, trainers to owners we all supported each other. My favorites are partner wods. Saturday’s Burpees and Brunch. Social gatherings outside the gym and the performance nutritional challenge. They have so many events to go to from SuperFit to weightlifting meets. After one year with this gym TODAY I WEIGH 211lbs. And I thank every team member at CrossFit RVA for not giving up on me and teach me not to give up on myself.

I started going to this gym thanks to a friend! The environment is warm and welcoming I joined the gym and drive 20 minutes everyday to participate in a group fitness class. The instructors are motivating and will definitely make sure you meet your goals. If you are nervous about working out in a group setting check this gym out for a comfortable fun motivating atmosphere!

First time trying crossfit and it was a great experience. I really enjoyed how supportive everyone was. Bakari, the instructor, did an excellent job making sure the exercises were done properly. Really had fun with the workout, will definitely recommend to others to at least give it a try regardless of what you may think about crossfit.

Best group of people around that love pure exercise. And the social aspect of it is even better! You never find that in a global gym

I was a CrossFit hater for a long time. Then I got tired of not getting any stronger «lifting» on my own. My best friend finally convinced me to try CF and I was instantly hooked. If you have a competitive nature about you and are looking to foster friendships while working to better yourself, this is the place to do it! And the coaches are awesome, fun, super smart, and extremely helpful! If you’ve ever thought about trying CF, give them a call and set up an intro session. You won’t regret it!
Don’t think you’re up to tackle CF but would still like to reap the benefits and join a fitness community? Try the RVAFit class at CrossFit RVA. This bootcamp style class is still very challenging yet fun! RVAFit will help you meet your fitness goals and can serve as a stepping stone for CrossFit classes.

Good sized gym, good WOD, nice enough people… Just not overly friendly or personable, especially the owner. They come off too much like they’re all about the business side and not the health/​wellness/​community aspect of a box.

When I work out on my own I get bored every every 2 months, suffer through the 3^rd and then try something new. Crossfit RVA is the cure. Camaraderie, support, personal challenge, competition and lots of fun BS-​ing is the name of the game. Working so hard has never been so easy. All I have to do is show up and the current sweeps me through a painful, sweaty, exhausting and very fun workout, with friends, every day. I have never pushed myself to the limits (physically and nutritionally) that Crossfit RVA does anywhere else. There are team diet challenges that have got me down to 11% body fat (= RIPPED)!

This box has its pros, but definitely a lot of cons which could be easily avoided. I love fitness and exercise, but this gym seemed to take all the fun out of it and then some. While crossfit is supposed to be competitive and about sport, crossfit is also supposed to be about fitness and health. However, somewhere along the line this box has seem to have lost a sense of fun, (or maybe never had any to begin with). The gym treats the whole class experience as though you are at work doing the daily grind trying to just get through the day. Now call me crazy, but when I go to the gym I go to work and maybe… enjoy myself?! It is nice to get good instruction from competent trainers, but please I am not your employee. I PAY YOU TO GIVE ME A SERVICE. Don’t treat me as though I am graced with your presence. Good fundamentals, but seriously lacking in any kind of sense of humor, emotion, or creativity. If you want a better crossfit gym try a different state or city.

Talk about the potency of fundamentals!
Utilizing Olympic lifts, kettle bells & gymnastics, crossfit will challenge & bullet proof athlete of any level. Group classes are fun, it’s nice to see others suffering as much as you do. Personal training is also an option.
Definitely give it a try once you are stuck in your fitness routine. Students get 30% off, sweet deal!
They are now located at 900 W Leigh