Xplore CrossFit

I’m relatively new to crossfit and recently discovered Xplore and I am very happy that I did. This is an awesome gym with top of the line equipment, excellent programming, and an amazing community. The gym itself has 20+ barbells, dumbbells up to 130lbs, sets of kettlebells starting at 8kg up to 50kgs, ~10 rowers, several airdyne bikes, plenty of bars for pull-​ups, and plenty of gymnastics rings. I typically attend the morning class but there are classes that occur all hours of the day so it’s easy to drop-​in when you find time. The programming works, is well thought out and completely scalable for anyone new to the movements. If you are in the Seattle area and looking for a new gym I would encourage you to check this place out! I have seen great progress so far and I am looking forward to getting in better shape.

Awesome gym. Always have a great experience whenever I go. Highly recommended for newbies and experienced alike

Xplore Crossfit is the best Crossfit gym in Seattle. The programming is thoughtful and effective and the trainers are passionate. Jordan, the owner, is an incredible coach. He might come off as tough, but he really cares about everyone in the gym. He will push you hard, but get you to places you never thought possible. I hit more PRs with Jordan than anyone else. My entire body has transformed since I started working out at Xplore Crossfit. The community is amazing as well. Everyone is supportive and pushes each other to get better.

5 stars!!! «-Excellent gym» Jordan is a great coach. I’m in the best shape of my life and have never been happier.

Had a great experience with the Community at Xplore Crossfit. Visiting Seattle for business it was a nice to do a WOD when you are out of town. Jordan was great and able to accommodate us and the community was very welcoming and supportive. The facility is nice, clean, and bright. I would recommend to register for a drop in online to save a little time as you arrived.

It saddens me to find out that Jordan is the owner and he runs his business this way. I visited the box with my friend during our visit to Seattle and had to experience the rudeness, arrogance and discrimination from guy. We ended up staying for the workout since I already paid, but I wanted to leave so bad. He questioned our sexuality and also solicit the class to name the top 3 lesbian professionals to validate his assumptions about our sexuality. We were there to workout and not to be humiliated. I talked to a few of the members there and sadly they just put up with his poor attitude. If you are visiting Seattle I would stay away from this gym unless you want to be humiliated and disrespected by the owner.

I have been to this box before and have always had a great experience up until today. Jordan is a terrible coach.
Did not make me feel welcome. No eye contact when I tried to introduce myself.
During warm up, was criticized and singled out for not going full speed on the row machine, which we don’t do at the box I go to. I adjusted and he didn’t say anything after that.
Then while doing a squat stretch, teased my home box for allowing people to squat with their heels off the ground. No smile on his face and felt so horrible. I should have just left but I wasn’t about to let this horrible coach ruin my chances at a much needed workout and I had already paid.
He attacked people at their home box to hurry up, DO SOMETHING, finish putting tape on their legs when all they were doing was getting ready to do A LOT of rope climbs.
I walked away almost letting this experience ruin my last day at a week-​long conference, but I looked at the bright side. The people at the box were nice. They helped me get setup for the WOD, and even said «thanks for dropping in». I got my money’s worth in a WOD. Jordan wasn’t worth another thought
I’m writing this review as a warning to people new to Crossfit or visiting Xplore from other Crossfit gyms. Try to introduce yourself to the person at the front desk. If it’s a guy named Jordan, do yourself a favor, save your $ 21 for a nice dinner with friends or family, and walk out. He’s much too competitive. I can’t imagine Rich Froning or Dan Bailey having the same chip on their shoulder as this guy. He will be mean, he will criticize you, it’s not constructive, and Crossfit is so good for your life in general, it’s not worth it to let one guy ruin your chances at a better life and getting fit. Even if it is only a drop in.
Good luck!

The gym is a great space, super clean and one of the coolest boxes I have visited.
The training was good, I was pushed and had a great workout.
It is not a touchy, feely, teamy sort of gym. Jordan isn’t friendly, but he is a good coach. I like how he ran the class; like a drill instructor (but that isn’t for most). I can see why women have posted negative things. I think newer crossfitters might not have a great experience.
There really was no music and the regulars don’t have much of a connection with each other. Those sorts of community things get instilled by coaches.

I recently moved to Seattle to start a new career. Passionate about fitness and new to the CrossFit community, I sought a dynamic gym with a long-​term commitment to its members. I found this gym at Xplore CrossFit.
Since January 2015, I have been attending classes at Xplore. From day one, Jordan Holland, Xplore’s owner and «CEO,» and his trainers have given me nothing but a first-​class fitness experience.
I work downtown but live in Capitol Hill. Xplore’s two locations – one downtown and the other in Capitol Hill – give me flexibility in my busy work schedule.
Xplore personalizes its programming to each member’s fitness goals. Jordan and his team develop the workouts not only for those individuals just beginning Crossfit but also for those individuals looking to compete. Routine is highly discouraged, and in the five months I have attended Xplore, I have rarely seen the same workout twice. More importantly, whenever I have had a nagging muscle ache or injury, Jordan and his team have always catered around my limitations and scaled the workouts accordingly.
Xplore’s equipment and facilities are top of the line. As a «clean» freak, cleanliness is a priority at Xplore (no pun intended). And Jordan and his team stock the fruit bowl before the morning workouts, providing me an extra incentive to wake up each morning (hey, it’s the little things that matter).
What separates Xplore from other Crossfit gyms is the community. The trainers are passionate, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. Feedback occurs on a daily basis. Even in big group sessions, the trainers continually stress proper form and the correct movements in more complex lifts and routines. Most importantly, I learn something new after every workout. Whether it be a new technique to improve my clean and jerk, a tip to increase my efficiency on the rope, or advice on my nutrition, Xplore’s team is right there to answer all of my questions.
I highly recommend Xplore with no reservations. First-​rate gym. Knowledgeable staff. Inclusive community. Commitment to excellence.

In the past, I walked into various crossfit gyms and was usually turned off by the less than welcoming attitude.
It was about 3 years ago I walked into Jordan’s box in downtown Seattle and signed up. I have been working out solo and in private sessions with Jordan since Spring of 2012 and I cannot say enough good things about this place, the members and the overall vibe

I’m never okay with a gym where the coach works out with the athletes when that coach is the person who is supposed to be running that day’s programming (awesome when coaches work out while another one is running the WOD)…that means no one is watching the athletes. I witnessed this and saw someone with poor form that could easily lead to injury, but the coach was too busy doing his own workout to notice. The reviews here that females are ignored are right on. Very disappointed, this is the sort of gym that gives crossfit a bad name.

The gym is really great and it’s filled with passionate trainers and members. It feels like a small community.
The workouts are amazing — I never worked that hard in my life.
The only downside is the owner, Jordan. He is at times in appropriate and insensitive. He occasionally slaps women’s behind or doesn’t ask permission before touching them to help them with a workout. It can be awkward if you tend to be sensitive to that. Otherwise, he is a very knowledgeable and accomplished guy — but he made me uncomfortable.

This place is legit. Great trainers. Great atmosphere. I would recommend this Box to anyone.

I worked out with xplore Crossfit for about a year. Jordan Holland the owner and head trainer is wealth of knowledgable and gives great instruction. I saw improvement in flexibility and strength, and really enjoyed the culture of the Gym. Everyone was friendly and helped me to improve. Highly recommend this place.

I took my on-​ramp /​Crossfit fundamentals at Xplore Crossfit and love it. If you are looking for effective techniques that will get you results much faster than those you can get by clocking in everyday at the gym, I definitely recommend this place.
Overall, I am impressed with my training experience, the facilities, the community, and the results! XPLORE is the #1 gym in downtown Seattle.

XPlore is a great gym for all walks of life from beginners to ‘games level’ athletes. Jordan creates superior programming and pays attention to your personal goals (be it losing body fat to increasing performance). Jordan is very knowledgeable in exercise and nutritional sciences and will help you tailor and execute your fitness plan to meet desired goals. The culture of the gym is dedicated, prompt (which is important for working professionals), a results oriented. The cherry on top is the clean and beautiful gym, showers, and free towel service!

Love this gym! Highly recommend regardless if you’re just starting out or looking for a real competitive challenge. Great location, equipment, and overall a really nice gym.

If you are looking to get back on track with your health, Xplore CrossFit is for you.
I’ve heard from a lot of people that have been going to various CrossFits and have gotten injuries. This will definitely NOT happen at Xplore CrossFit. Jordan, who’s the best trainer I’ve ever had, and his team are extremely careful and able to both push you to your limits, and avoid injuries while at it. I really love that I get treated as a friend and family, rather than just a trainee. Everybody there is amazing and very vested to finding out how to identify and focus on your problem areas.
I definitely recommend it to both beginners and advanced athletes. Its pretty awesome! I’ve been with them for the last half year, and I went from a complete rookie to being comfortably able to handle an intense 1 hour routine. Rock on!

Disappointing experience. I went here searching for a solid program to help in increasing my strength and fitness. What I found was a gym driven by a man with a big ego, who was all about himself, not the client.

I have been CrossFitting for 4 years now, almost 5. I originally started when Xplore was paired with Vision Quest fitness, but the problem was the association with Vision Quest made for a bad experience. Jordan Holland offered above standard service, but VQ was a fun down gym that required you to pay a membership. Regardless Jordan is one of the most top notch programmers in the North West region so I stayed.
I then had to leave after 2 years due to a change in jobs. I moved to Fremont where i crossfitt’ed at Stoneway, Level 4, Uptown and Eastlake CrossFit. All are great gyms, but I missed Jordan and the atmoshpere.
Low and behold 4 years later I am now downtown again with a new job. Jordan has left Vision Quest and opened up his own «CrossFit Box» AND the programming has gotten even better. After working out at many CrossFit gym’s the last two years I cannot put into words how AWESOME of a job Jordan has done.
His Crossfit Box includes:
Ropes, Rings, Multiple WallBall shots, awesome cycles, jump ropes, bars, racks, kettle bells, atlas stones, foam rollers, GHD machines, rowers, and on and on… the best part is the way it has all be carefully setup, the workouts can be designed with high-​intensity functional movement in mind.
I would say his new remodel, his programming, his knowledge of movement and how to do «olympic lifts» correctly make this one of my favorite gyms.
I am glad, after a two year hiatus, I am back… and feeling better than ever!
Jonah-​Kai