CrossFit CD

Visiting from the Bay Area and they let me drop in for buying a t-​shirt. Coach Jake is great and even helped me with my form!
Thanks crossfit CD!

I’ve been to a lot of different CrossFit boxes around the world, and this is easily one of my favorites. Great sense of community with a diverse member base, just the right size in terms of facilities, solid programming, and a continuous stream of upgrades + new equipment all the time.
The parking lot has a giant metal rig which is a lot of fun for workouts on warmer days.
Highly recommended.

Really a great group of people at this place. I’m very glad I joined. This place is helping me turn my life around.

I was walking home from picking up my daughter from school and decided to stop in. Seth and Melinda were there and had a good energy. I had been thinking about crossfit and decided to try it out. Did the demo class and followed it up with the FUNdamentals. Really impressed with the focus on form, safety, and listening to your own body. The workouts are hard and rewarding. So far I have worked with Melinda and Jake. Both are very good and supportive. Also really liked the vibe of the folks in the classes. The space is great, and it’s right in the middle of the CD. Bonus! Can’t wait to see how I progress!

I love this place and having been going here since in opened spring 2015!
I joined Seth and Melinda’s other CrossFit gym in December 2014 for my first CrossFit experience. While I knew I would enjoy the high-​intensity workouts and Olympic lifting, I hesitated to start CrossFit because of how much it costs and because I didn’t want to feel pressured into changing my diet or working out constantly. Glad to say that I’ve only had awesome experiences and am SO glad I joined CrossFit. I don’t feel pressure to change the way I live (or eat/​drink), I feel so much more mentally tough and physically fit, and while the price is higher than a basic gym, I’ve gotten so much more out of this experience than my normal workouts at the gym! I mean, CrossFit is a blend of group fitness and personal training, so the cost is pretty affordable when you think about that!
The minute Seth and Melinda opened their CD gym, I jumped at the opportunity to workout in my neighborhood with my immediate community. I love going here! Some of the reasons I love it:
— The trainers (and owners) are nice, supportive and knowledgeable. They care first and foremost about safety, and will ensure that you learn to do the lifts and workouts safely. Then, they care about you and your goals! They know I like to be challenged, and push me to challenge myself in the workouts.
— The other folks who come here live in the neighborhood, are really friendly, and bring their competitive spirits (which makes it more fun!). It’s been a great way to meet more people in the CD!
— The workouts can always be modified so that everyone can participate and be challenged.
— There are a lot of women who come here! I’ve never enjoyed being the only woman in the free weights area in a basic gym.
— CrossFit CD offers more than your usual discounts in a way that truly supports the CD community: they have discounts for teachers, students, low-​income teens, firefighters and EMTs, etc.
The first class is free, so it’s worth trying it out to see if you’ll like CrossFit. Regardless, you’ll definitely like the folks here.

I came to CrossFit Cd in late June in an effort to be not-​as-​fat after couching hard for most of my adult life. After completing the the first, relatively tame workout, I laid on the floor in a crumpled pile of agony and exhaustion, trying to summon the strength and courage to stand up, walk out the door, and drive home. The soreness I endured over the next week was unparalleled and I could not image how people did endured this torture on the daily.
Three months later I am f***cking hooked. It’s one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences I have undertaken. I have never been a jock type, and never found fulfillment in athletic accomplishment, but watching my max lifts shoot up and my running/​rowing times go down has been immensely satisfying.
CrossFit CD has been the perfect place to start working out. The coaches are all knowledgeable and approachable. They seem to know exactly when to push you so you can perform at your best. All the movements can be modified. When I started, there were some movements that I couldn’t even do the lowest modification, but the coaches all worked with me so that I would improve and get the most out of every work out.
The community at this box is also incredible. Literally everyone is cool. Even the folks who are super fit and lift twice as much anyone else are super supportive.
Plus, we listen to DMX a lot to get HYPED.
Seth and Melinda have built a great box. You should come workout with us.

I’ve been coming to Crossfit CD for a few months after a long break from Crossfit. Crossfit is really challenging so the environment you do it in, and the people you do it with make a really big difference. I checked out a few other boxes in the area but this one was my favorite. Aside from being not far from my home in Madrona (where there is a definite lack of gyms!) the hours are convenient, the trainers are attentive, and the programming is thoughtful. I feel less sore from these workouts thanks to proper attention to stretching out post WOD and I have definitely noticed positive results in my body. Highly recommended!

I’ve been coming to Crossfit CD for almost 6 months now and absolutely love it! The trainers are thorough, safe, and really fun to work with. The gym has all the equipment we need for a tough workout and the owners have been coming up with all sorts of ways to get people more involved (i.e. barbell competition coming up in October!)
The biggest difference between Crossfit CD and a normal gym is the community aspect of it. While I sometimes workout with people that I have known for months, I love that we get new people in who have never done Crossfit and everyone is still very friendly and welcoming to them. It’s a really great environment to work out in whether you’ve been lifting weights for years or have never worked out before in your life. Everyone is encouraging, helpful, and approachable!

Crossfit CD is a great community to learn and practice lifting and functional movements. All of the trainers are really supportive and make sure to prioritize form. Seth and Melinda, the owners, are very welcoming and write challenging, yet doable workouts. The box is one of the smaller ones that I have been too, which I appreciate for all of the reasons above. They offer discounted rates too so if you live in the Central District or on Capitol Hill then join!

Awesome crossfit box! Nice folks, great equipment! So glad to finally have such great quality crossfit in the Leschi/​CD area.

Forget whatever you heard Crossfit provides an amazing workout. On my first day I didn’t know if I wanted to run away or stay in my car. I chose to walk in to class (slowly) but it was honestly the best decision I made. Crossfit is a high energy workout. At ever step you are encouraged by other crossfiters as well as the trainers. Seth, Bret and Melinda are great trainers who take their time to explain every movement regardless of your level. Try Crossfit CD you will love it.

Good things about this gym:
— The trainers really care about the members. Bret is the main trainer and he is AWESOME. He keeps the energy up and promotes a sense of camaraderie.
— Great social atmosphere. Workouts are scaled so anyone can participate. It’s always a good time.
— You’ll get super fit.
— Big outdoor area for tire flips, sled pushes and other fun things.
Bad things:
— I just wish they had more class times! That will change soon, they’re brand new and will expand the schedule as more people join.

It’s my first time doing crossfit and I highly recommend Crossfit CD! Great energy, and awesome trainers there to support your every move! Great addition to the central district!