This a great gym with amazing coaches who walk around giving feedback and corrections so you can get the most out of your workouts. The programming is designed for you to progress and see results. read more

I have been a member at CrossFit Route 7 (CRF7) for 3 months now. I came into CRF7 as a 50-year old with no weight lifting experience and various knee and shoulder surgeries behind me. To say the least, I came in with trepidation of hurting myself and many doubts on my ability to 'keep up'. What I have learnt is the CrossFit is infintesimally scalable and the fact that all levels of people do the same workout feels rewarding and challenging at the same time. I have met beginners like me, veterans who fist-bump me at the end of class with an encouraging word of 'great workout', and amazing coaches who care. The gym is special - and what makes it special is the people. I have had 'WOD- workout of the day' classes with 9 different coaches over the last 3 months. Each one of them has a beautiful smile, an infectious positive energy, and serious coaching chops. The coaches are amazing at guidance, scaling the workouts to match my abilities, and watch over my technique and perfectly balance the push/pull of challenging me without leaving me dejected. I still begrudgingly (lazily) walk in the the box, but I know that all I have to do is show up - and I am in good hands. I always walk out suffering a bit and looking dead, but by the time I get home I feel proud of my achievement that day. Thanks to the folks at CRF7 for being my guides on the journey of building health, fitness and fulfillment. The learning curve 'seems' steep but with a lot of guidance and consistent attendance I am already seeing positive impacts on my health and mental well-being. read more

Awesome gym with plenty of space and equipment, plus they have great staff/community.

Posting a 5 star review for this great establishment even though I didn't end up signing for a membership. They really are that good... I just could afford it. I used their 'try it out' option and got to attend a free class. Kevin (coach) was very welcome and went out of his way to make me feel part of things by introducing me and having folks in the class introduce themselves. Workout was well planned and paced. Kevin expertly managed the group and provide good cues. Facility is well outfitted and spacious. Everything you need. I was so smoked I called Kevin the wrong name like 3 times the rest of the class and didn't realize it until the next day. I feel terrible. I would have loved to be a member but realized sadly I couldn't afford it. read more

CrossFit Route 7 is our happy place - My husband and I have been members since 2017. We are stronger and happier for it. The coaches are amazing. They care about your progress and help you understand what to do that will specifically help you. During the workout we feel like we are part of a happy family that supports us in our fitness journey. The only thing you have to do is show up - the energy of the gym, the coaches and the members will energize you to do your best. read more

I moved to the area in Jan 2020 and settled on CFR7 given its location, size, great option of classes, well-maintained equipment, and super friendly community and coaches. My bf and I had both done CF for years and taken breaks due to work or other challenges (injuries, schedules, etc). I was nervous about coming back to CF given some shoulder injuries in the past but Brandon has been incredible and made me feel confident that I could rehab and strengthen without further injury. I definitely was excited about being back in the CF community and have met some great people so far! Sadly, I only got to work out here for about a month and a half before COVID-19 hit, but I've appreciated their at-home WODs and yoga/mobility/core classes. Ready to return full force once the pandemic passes. read more

I'm very rarely at a loss for words but CrossFit Route 7 has swept me right off my feet. I LOVE THIS BOX. The dedicated coaches, amazing fellow crossfitters, and the WODs keep me coming back. Disclaimer: I had NO knowledge of CrossFit prior to joining. I was nervous, scared, horribly out of shape, and had 0 confidence the first time I walked thru the door. I started with the 2 week fundamental course and I can feel myself turning into a strong confident crossfitter. SHOUTOUT to the stellar coaches. Thank you for everything you guys do. :) read more

Have you ever just gone somewhere and know that this is what you were looking for and didn't even know it? It just felt right. I came here on the recommendation of my chiropractor, Dr Perez of Full Motion Sport in Arlington. He spoke so highly of the quality of the coaching, that he convinced me to give it a try. I will admit. I was intimidated by the idea. I am not Twenty. I am not 30. I barely qualify as in my 40's. (About to turn 49) I was worried about being the oldest person there, and not being able to keep up. I had technology issues signing up, and called the Gym for help. The Head coach BJ was super helpful, got me signed up. Answered all my questions (yes, they help you modify the moves if you have an injury, no you wont be the oldest person there). He gave me the confidence to show up to the Foundations class. At 7 am no less! I am not a morning person! Or at least i wasn't... Foundations introduced me to the moves, and really focused on technique. The coaches are right there, making sure you use good form, and are protecting your joints and spine. And i found out that I am stronger than I knew, and more capable than I realized. I had spent the past year dealing with problems sitting, and pain. I was doing chiropractic, ART, physical Therapy, accupuncture, and working out with a trainer weekly. I even had and cortisone and novocaine shots into my spine to deal with the pain from a degenerative spine, bulging disks, and spinal stenosis. Those things helped, but what i am finding now is that being strong overall is doing so much more for me than all the passive treatment. I really feel like i am in charge of my health. I am strong. I am happy. And i might (shhh, ) even be becoming a morning person. And I am pretty sure i am younger. Oh, and at the first class - the one where i was so worried about being the oldest one? There was a 65 year old woman, who kicked *$$, and out performed me. So it just goes to show that it is never too late. I got to hear her story. Just three years ago the doctors told her that she needed knee and shoulder surgery. She couldn't lift her arm above her head or squat. I just saw her deadlift 110 pounds, and back-squat 75+. All because of crossfit and mobility training. So, i have reduced many of my expenses down to one Gym membership. (Trainer, pt, accupuncture). I own my own business, work too much, have kids and limited time. I know that i will not challenge myself on my own to improve the way the coaches have helped me to improve physically and mentally. I have learned more, done more in two months than I did working out with a trainer at the gym for the past year-love this place! Also, the other members have been so helpful, and welcoming. They also provide feedback on form, and a sense of community. We even went bowling, and there was about 30+. people there . This is like the best part of going off to college, and making new friends. Visit the website, sign up for foundations, and hopefully i will see you there at 7am. I know i sound like an advertisement, but i LOVE this place! ). read more

I know it's cliche, but this gym is a family. I felt welcome and encouraged from day one, and the coaches take a personal interest in your progress. I'd only been a member for a few months when COVID-19 hit. Two weeks later, I got a personal phone call from the manager at that time to check on me and see how I was doing, the gym provided at-home workouts during the shutdown and took all the necessary precautions for a safe return when the time was right, and helped me unlock more strength -- physically and mentally -- than I thought I was capable of. I love this gym, the coaching team and the community among members. Come join the fun, take on new challenges, and get stronger! read more

This box is a game changer! All crossfit gyms are not the same! The coaching and programming at each gym is completely different. The coaches at CFR7 push you but work with you on the movements and really make sure you have correct form. I Consistently receive quality coaching from "Casey Langdon, Cooper, and Nas" who are a few of my absolute favorites! I also hit my pr+max here and the athletes here are so humble, friendly, funny and so down to earth! (I fell in love with gym and the people here) It's a gem! read more

Great CrossFit Box! Coaching staff is excellent: VERY welcoming and supportive. Communication plan with members is excellent, thanks to Anastasia! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

CF7 is hands down the the best Crossfit gym I have been to. There is a great community, clean and updated equipment but best of all, amazing coaches. The programming paired with the attention to detail the coaches spend on every member are what really set this gym apart. read more

I joined this gem of a gym slightly over 2 years ago and can honestly say it has changed my life! It is very rare that I rave about anything, but this box truly deserves the best rating possible! The coaches are committed to your success and the community truly becomes part of your family! I had zero experience with Crossfit before but now I can't picture my life without it and without fitness. Thank you Crossfit Route 7 for transforming my life and for pushing me to always be the best version I can be!!! I LOVE THIS BOX and I will miss you all very much!!!!! read more

Before going please understand a few things 1) the place was entirely too difficult to find, lack of signage and directions made it very difficult to locate 2) nobody answered my calls texts or emails while trying to find the place 3) they were 15 minutes late with no introduction or apology to the interview which I found to be disrespectful of me and my time 4) at no point was I ever clued into the point that this would be a group interview 5) we performed the interview in a loud common room with heavy metal and an infant wailing in the background. Making it so I had to shout to hear the instructor from 2 feet away 6) the intro class schedule was never mentioned or listed. If I had known that it started on the 27th and that was the only option I would have known that didn't work with my schedule and I never would have gone in the 1st place. read more

Keeping this short. Very large box and all bars, boxes, rowing machines and weights are all brand new. I appreciate the large space but due to this, there are so many people that come for a workout. I hate how the coach never really learns your name nor teaches you the right skills in performing weight lifting on the WODs. It's crucial to learn proper form in order to decrease injuries. Wish coaches here are more hands on. If you are looking for a more hands on type of crossfit, go across the street to Crossfit of Tysons Corner. read more

Dropped in here while in town, and the staff was very welcoming, knowledgable, professional, and appreciative (great job, BJ and Adam)! Their box was awesome too -very spacious with top notch equipment. I actually ended up here after having a bad experience at Crossfit Tyson's Corner nearby. They cancelled the class I signed up for without notifying me and did NOT seem very welcoming. If I'm back in the area, Crossfit Route 7 is my hands down go-to. Keep up the great work! read more

Crossfit Route 7 is awesome!!! I've been going to their sister gym, Ballston Crossfit, for almost 2.5 years now. I switched from a gym in Raleigh that was also excellent, so I had high standards coming in. I expected coaches to be watching everyone's move and making corrections. I lucked out because BCF/CFR7 has some of the best coaches I've ever worked with. The owner, Tucker, is meticulous and picky about correct coaching and development. You can tell that is passionate about his business. It's so nice to be at a gym where the owner really believes in what he's teaching ALL levels of students. I can tell you that some other gyms in the DMV do not conduct business this way. They will really only train the "elite" athletes and ignore the newer folks. ANYWAY, Tucker and the BCF/CFR7 staff have been working nonstop to open Crossfit Route 7, and the temporary space is AWESOME. I can't even imagine how great the box will be when it's complete and expanded. BCF is limited for space because Ballston is SO expensive and the building is maxed out (but it will always be my home :)). I go to CFR7 on weekends and its so fun. My husband just tried crossfit for the first time last weekend and he kept asking me to "take him back" after we left. People hate on crossfitters but the reason so many people love it is that IT'S CHALLENGING, FUN, and gets you in the BEST shape of your life. BCF and CFR7 host workshops, seminars, and nutrition challenges frequently. I've made some true best friends from the gym and we try to go to WODs together. It's so great to have a supportive and friendly community telling you that you can do it while you're dripping sweat. My favorite season is the summer, when we get to do outdoor/running WODs. CFR7 has plentiful parking (unlike the Ballston area). I can't state enough how happy I am to have found BCF and the coaches there. We're in the process of buying a house and it MUST be within a short distance to the box...you will love CFR7 and BCF!! read more

You should never question the time, physical, and monetary investment you put into your health. You're only given one body and one life. You should always make the very best of it. With that said, there are many ways to invest in good health, nutrition, and physical activity. I chose CrossFit, and especially CrossFit Route 7. To say the least, not all CrossFit boxes are the same. This place proves their exceptional standards with their knowledgeable and experienced staff, their friendly members, their ideal location, top notch equipment, and training facilities. I was a member at another local CrossFit gym in the Tysons area and wasn't enthused or happy. Their focus, unlike CrossFit Route 7, seemed more on volume and less on the quality of instruction, members, and their business. Foundations classes were never offered for the 3 months I was there. To say the least, I was happy to leave, and my search for a new box began. I can honestly say investing my time and money into CrossFit Route 7 is one of the best things I have done for myself and personal well being. The coaching staff are friendly, patient, and very experienced athletes. Tucker is the head coach and owner. Successful with his Ballston CrossFit location, you can tell he really invests his passion, dedication, and love for CrossFit through his businesses and the investments he has made into his gyms and its staff. If you are new to CrossFit and thinking of trying it out, take a free trial class. Your first experience should be here. If you are experienced and looking to switch boxes, then you'll come to understand why so many have joined with the CrossFit Route 7 family. read more

I'm 52 and new to Crossfit. Can't do the ring dips or the hand stand push-ups. But the coaches are great and they're helping me scale up to where I can build the strength and technique to eventually do them. I've been in and out of gyms and used trainers off and on. But I'm not a gym rat. But the encouragement of the other members and the guidance of the coaches has been excellent and humbling. I was straining during a core exercise and someone calls my name and encouragement. It surprised me. I love it for the fitness. But it also reminds me that I'm still vital and capable to do new things and push harder than I thought. Doesn't make me the strongest or fastest. But it makes me better than yesterday and last month. Kinda of surprising and fun to have this mental and physical outlet. read more

I have been recently attending a special modified 6 week class to jump start my fitness goals. I have been enjoying the work outs and our coach Addie DesRosiers has been awesome with helping us newbies do well and work hard. I am near the end of the original six weeks and decided to join as a permanent member here! I have lost some weight and more importantly gained valuable momentum to start my fitness journey anew with Crossfit Route 7! read more

I have been a member at this gym for over 5 years and it continues to challenge me and strengthen my fitness. The programming is varied in cycles and creates fitness gains for the beginner to advanced. It had been overwhelming in its support of the community in a challenging time. Take the time to check out a free workout and if intimidated by CrossFit go try the 7 fit class. You will love it! read more

Excellent CrossFit box in Tysons Corner with top-notch coaching, robust schedule, varied workouts, and a great community of athletes. CrossFit is not just about fitness, it's about community. CFR7 has succeeded in both! CFR7 pushes me to do things I never imagined possible. And in the process, I've meet some amazing people. Currently (July 2015), CFR7 is in temporary space while the larger, adjacent, permanent space (complete with showers!) is being built-out. Although CFR7 is a relatively new box (first classes in January 2015), all of the coaches have significant experience coaching CF classes (some even with regionals and games experience!). Many of the coaches also coach at the sister box in Ballston (BCF). Some athletes (myself included) came from BCF, others from CF Merrifield, and others from CF Rubicon. As the box continues to grow, CFR7 has promised to add more classes to respond to the demand by members. Regular classes, open to all members (or a drop-in fee that is currently $20) that have CF experience or have "graduated" foundations, run for an hour. Each workout of the day ("WOD") generally is comprised of a warm-up, strength, and conditioning component. Coaches demonstrate every movement throughout the class, from the warm-up, through the lifting, and into the metcon. The warm-up runs approximately 5-10 and varies daily to complement the day's movements. The strength component varies between power lifts and technical olympic lifts. The conditioning component may be a fast-paced 3-5 minute metcon, a 45-minute chipper, or something in between. CFR7 (and BCF) always keep things interesting by varying the WODs, including skills and technique workshops, and providing numerous scaling options to appeal to athletes at all levels. As CF classes can be intimidating even to experienced athletes, new athletes join through a 2-week (3 classes per week) "Foundations" course that introduces athletes to the basic movements of CF. Safety in all of the movements is paramount, and the Foundations course helps to ensure that new athletes are properly introduced to scaling methods and movement standards. Free classes are offered for anyone interested in CF, regardless of level of experience; or you can roll the dice and do what I did years ago - and blindly enroll in a Foundations course. I promise you that you won't regret it for a moment. read more

As a newcomer to crossfit I had some reservations which were quickly put to rest when I joined CFR7. I love how the coaches are so encouraging and positive towards people of all fitness levels but also uphold high standards when it comes to giving your best effort and being respectful of your fellow gym mates. Of course the work outs are tough but that's why I wanted to join in the first place. I want to get my moneys worth! Watch out for those hero WODS, they'll kick your butt! They also have variety of time slots available so it's not hard to find a WOD that fits your schedule. read more

Once I'm ready I will be back (either this location or Ballston Crossfit)! I dropped by their Grand Opening weekend and was very impressed by the instruction and organization of stations (getting 70 people to do anything in unison is no small task). I truly enjoyed pushing myself to inch out a couple more burpees, row stronger, catch and toss a few more wall balls and jump a few more box jumps. BJ, the manager is great! He made a point to introduce himself and offered corrective suggestions to the exercise station he was working. I love that they have the novice program as I know to get back into it, I will certainly need some novice but positive "pushing" and instruction. The one negative may be the inability to use both Ballston Crossfit and Crossfit Route 7 despite the same ownership (or seemingly so on the outside). For many government contractors, our tasking may have us at different locations in the DC or the NoVA suburbs so the thought of a "box" that allows both is ideal. The equipment is first rate, the patrons are damn fit and I firmly believe the coaching staff has what it will take to get me back in form post surgery and "life". This place smells of teamwork and comradery! read more

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I travel a lot for work and have been to many CrossFit affiliates as well as my "home" box and can easily say that it's the coaches and community that makes a box great. Rest assured, this box has that in spades. This has been my home away from home box for almost a year and the 6:30 am coaches Marcus/BJ/Matt are just amazing. Always ready to help with cues and scaling to make sure your ego doesn't cause injury. Add to that the great group I work out with each weekday morning is easily the best way I can think of starting my day. The new facility is spacious, lots of room for the size of classes, the addition of the showers/bathrooms is just icing on the cake for what is one of the best boxes I've been to in my travels. read more

Excellent crossfit box. I dropped in this week during a business trip. I've dropped in to nearly 50 crossfit boxes over the years while traveling for work and CF Route 7 ranks in my top 5 and the best one I've visited in this area of VA. Great location near my hotel and easy to find. Regular clients were very welcoming before the class started. They have plenty of space and invested in quality equipment. I liked the layout of the gym as well as the dynamic warm-ups the coach took us through prior to the WOD. I would highly recommend to others looking for either a regular place to workout or out-of-towners looking for place to WOD. read more

I signed up for the 4 session Foundations class last week and was not disappointed. BJ, Nicole and Rob were excellent instructors and I found learned a lot more than I anticipated. The workouts are tough but very manageable. I don't have any background in Olympic lifting so I was very eager to learn proper form and that is essentially the focus of the class. We practiced every lift with PVC pipes before barbells and we were closely monitored and corrected when we lost form. I also appreciated that there were 2 coaches for the 4 person class - I never felt like I was just a number in the back of the class. I would highly recommend this class to anybody considering Crossfit. read more

Awesome box very knowledgeable and friendly coaches. Even members are friendly and inviting.