I've been to Boston twice and each time I've dropped into CrossFit Southie! The coaching is awesome and very welcoming. The space is huge, they have an abundance of equipment with plenty of room for the WOD. I definitely recommend a drop in for anyone who's looking to get a great workout in while in the area. read more

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I've been at CrossFit Southie since 2014 and it has been an incredible experience! It is the best CrossFit in Boston! I'm so strong & fit! They have amazing owners, coaches, and programming, and work with each individual to scale the workout if needed and improve technique. The community is so friendly and inclusive and we have a lot of fun events. You will thrive here! read more

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Dropped into this gym and it was less than stellar. The staff was rude, passive aggressive and not welcoming. The members were not welcoming and did not follow the workout as prescribed and the whole vibe just seemed off. Normally that is not what the CrossFit community is and I was just shocked. The facility was amazing. Giving one star for that. read more

I vacationing in Boston and dropped in at 9am today, on a Sunday. I got there 15 minutes early and was greeted with a warm welcome from some members who introduced me to the coach. She had me fill out some waiver forms and then I paid $20 workout fee plus $10 for a tee shirt. The box is set up very well with plenty of room and CrossFit equipment. The Warmup, Strength portion, and WOD were all great. The members were all very friendly. I recommend CrossFit Southie if your looking for a CF box while visiting Boston. I went again Monday morning to do the 6:30am. A different coach, and again another top notch experience. I've been doing CF for 8 years and he gave me some good pointers on my front rack lunges. The workout from beginning to end was well designed. Great warm up, then strength, then the WOD. I'd give them 6 stars if I could. read more

I dropped in to this box while in the city for a few days. I communicated by email prior to my arrival and they where quick to reply and give me all the information needed. I worked out with coach Chris and he was awesome, welcoming and very informative and knowledgeable. Thanks for the help Chris, will definitely drop in again when in town. read more

I was a total newbie to CrossFit but my husband was a big fan and I wanted to give it a try! I was super nervous at first but quickly fell in love with both the CrossFit and CTX classes CrossFit Southie offers. The instructors were incredibly helpful with my millions of questions and were very patient as I learned new moves. I am also in the best shape of my life which is awesome! I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

Cannot say enough good things about CrossFit Southie. It is truly the best gym I've ever experienced. The owners, and staff are so so so inviting, talented, and motivational. I can't wait to get back when they can do indoor workouts again post Covid. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. Truly life changing, and just amazing. Started out with no knowledge and limited strength. and within weeks I could see a huge difference in both. read more

This is an amazing gym. Very positive, and motivating atmosphere. The coaches monitor your form throughout the WODs, and provide really great cues to help you get better. The programming is intense, but can be scaled accordingly to your level of fitness. The programming works, as an inordinate amount of athletes in the gym have double unders, muscle ups, handstand push-ups, etc. The coaches actually work you towards achieving the hard skills, but again, scaled to your level. Really loved all the coaches and the other athletes were very motivating. If you are thinking about joining a gym but are too scared you won't fit in because you aren't fit, don't be. This gym is welcoming and everything that is done in the gym is scaleable to your fitness or lack there of read more

Haley is the sweetest and most supportive coach! Definitely got a solid workout! Thank you, CrossFit Southie, for having me! read more

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I was once a skeptic like you. I'd heard of Crossfit, but from the smattering of details I'd gleaned, I had concluded that it couldn't be right for someone like me. It seemed too hardcore; too competitive; too intimidating; too structured. I've never been athletic, and like many, I've had chafing experiences trying to work out at gyms with the nagging sensation that I was being judged. Surely, a gym as structured as Crossfit would feel this way, right? If you feel reservations like these, you need to drop them. Letting go of these misconceived fears to give Crossfit a chance was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Absolutely none of my misgivings turned out to be even infinitesimally true. Crossfitters are hardcore, but only because they embrace a philosophy of personal challenge. They're competitive, but in a constructive and introspective way. I've never once felt judged or intimidated by others; on the contrary, all I ever hear are encouraging comments from coaches and other members. Crossfit Southie is a family that happens to share a facility, and everyone who steps into that box is an equal. Maybe you don't lift as much or run as fast as another guy, but at the end of the day, you fought tooth and nail through the same workout as him, and he's been too busy cheering you on to think about comparing your numbers. Now, about the workout itself. Switching to Crossfit is like finding out you've had your parking brake engaged your entire life. Every single workout I've done there has been more intense and more challenging than any I'd done previously in my life. Moreover, Crossfit is comprehensive fitness, so you won't turn into the marathoner who can't lift his groceries or the weightlifter winded by his apartment staircase. It may take you some time to get used to the movements, but rest assured that the coaches will be there to teach you and give you pointers. What can you expect here? Crossfit is a combination of strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Some of the principal components of it are: 1) Cardio: Running, jump-rope, and indoor rowing. 2) Gymnastics: Burpees, pull-ups, dips, yoga movements, stretches, etc. 3) Strength training: Body-weight, barbell, kettle bell, and wall ball compound lifts--for example, deadlifts, cleans, and squats. In most cases, the first 10-30 minutes will consist of a warmup with some drills on skills. It might also contain a strength-focused set. The remainder of the hour-long class is dedicated to the workout of the day (WOD), which is usually a set either done as quickly as possible ("for time") or as many times as possible in a given time (AMRAPs). The gym provides scaling options (Level 1, Level 2, and Rx), which you can use to tune the workout to your ability level. The gym provides all the equipment you'll need except your clothes (although you can also buy those there). The equipment is high-end and well-maintained. My favorite thing about the equipment is that they use bumper barbell plates, which you can drop easily. At this point, I can't envision myself going back to the megagym and being prohibited from dropping weights. Being able to drop the weights is much safer in the long run. Check the CFS site for pricing information. I started with 2/week, but I switched to 3/week right after my first month because I loved it so much. It may seem expensive, but consider that you'll receive a ton of attention from experienced coaches. This isn't just a megagym, where they push you into a weight room and say "have at it". When you're first learning the movements, it'll feel more like personal training than a class. If you consider the average cost of personal training, Crossfit looks much more reasonable. Also, there are no contracts or gimmicks, and they're very flexible about when you can start, stop, and pause your membership. Personally, I don't even think about the cost. I would pay much, much more to feel the way I do after I work out there. This isn't an expense. It's an investment, so choose wisely. read more

Yelp is a place where your review helps others learn about great local businesses, right? If you have NEVER done a workout or met any of the amazing coaches or members at Crossfit Southie you can't offer an opinion, you need to experience it first hand. Can you review a restaurant you've never eaten at?? Umm, no. I walk into Crossfit Southie and see people of ALL different skill levels and abilities, some are former athletes, some never worked out before, there are lawyers, students, and stay at home moms. The one things that brings us together is the community. You can't put a price tag on that. For me personally, Crossfit has given me so much more self confidence in the way I look, feel and perform. Remarks about women looking like men is extremely rude and offensive. Have you seen the women of Crossfit Southie?! We are one hot bunch! We came together in a competition for fun and for a challenge and you decided to make rude comments about the athletes who have trained and dedicated many hours to being part of this. Crossfit Southie doesn't need members to inflate their ratings on Yelp. In one short year, they have grown to over 300 members by word of mouth alone. And the reason why we don't have stairclimbers and elliptical machines is what makes crossfit, well..crossfit. I dare you to come in for ONE week and see how we compare to your globo gym. Don't piss me off, I can lift more than you :) read more

Here's my best effort to avoid making this entire review hinge on the merits or faults of CrossFit. I've been working out at CrossFit Southie (CFS) for a year and a half. The general idea of CrossFit, or at least my perception of it before starting, pretty much went against all my usual gym instincts (read: group exercise, forced socialization, anything trendy/ripe for parody). Despite a half-researched bias and my previous trainer's rancor for all things CrossFit, I figured it couldn't hurt to check out CFS and come to my own conclusions. Needless to say, my mind was changed and I absolutely believe it's because of CrossFit Southie, not just a change in my feelings toward CrossFit itself. Since joining CFS, I've kept up my training on the road and, as such, have visited many other boxes while traveling for work. Each time I leave a class at a different box, I'm reminded of how excellent the facility, coaches and culture at CFS are and I often wonder if I would have ever stuck with CrossFit had I happened into a different box - I seriously doubt it. All in all, CFS is aces and I'd recommend it to anyone. The workouts are intense, but scalable; the space has a great, industrial vibe; the coaches know what's up and keep a close eye on form; and the community has never felt cultish to a person who was, and will always be, leery of drinking any flavor of Kool-Aid. read more

So..I feel slightly like an imposter because I cannot say that I am an avid Crossfitter, but I did drop in to Crossfit this past weekend to try out a class (I was dragged w/someone to go...). I will admit that before embarking on my Crossfit journey (which has left me sore for days) I was a bit intimidated by the intensity of the workout and the Crossfit lingo that I am still yet to master. However, I have to say that the staff was great and I had a positive experience despite working out as hard as I ever have. We arrived early and were greeted by a few people and signed our waivers and were told we were free to go stretch out in the box next door as needed, etc. We decided to watch the class before to get a feel of what we'd be doing, which I am glad I did because it helped ease my anxieties (I wasn't the only person who isn't a Crossfit master!). Also, I noticed how attentive the coaches were to the clients. One of the female trainers (I don't know her name) spent a lot of time helping a few ladies and corrected their form while providing encouragement. Since we were doing squat clean thrusters for our skill (which I was like "wtf is a squat clean thruster") I was a bit scared. However, I have to thank Aaron (the coach) for being so encouraging and supportive! I told him I had no clue what I was doing and he was super supportive and walked me through each step, while also telling the class what to do. However, since I was the most novice at Crossfit, he paid extra attention to make sure I was in proper alignment, etc. I felt really comfortable w/him and was so thankful he helped me - so Aaron, if you read this, thank you! The workout was really intense but again Aaron and the female coach made sure to provide encouragement, direction and feedback to everyone. When the class was done I was exhausted but really proud of myself for 1. Finishing 2. Not passing out. Also, the commaraderie amongst the members was really reinforcing and a couple of the guys made sure to say good job at the end and were really nice to be around. I am not sure if I am ready to commit myself to Crossfit just yet, but I have to say that I had a really great experience at Crossfit Southie and would recommend it to someone who is looking to join a gym. Also, they had cute apparal and I bought a woman's tank top which I am excited to wear and look "fierce and fit" but secretely be somewhat of a Crossfit imposter! However, I felt like a badass after finishing that class. Woo! Also ladies - I saw blowdryers in the locker rooms which was great if you wanted to get your crossfit on and then go out afterwards. read more

I can honestly say CrossFit Southie has changed my life. I started 7 months ago with very little upper body strength and the weight machines at a standard gym just weren't cutting it. I was (and still am) an avid biker, runner, and yoga practitioner. I figured crossfit would be a good in-between workout, but my expectations were completely blown out of the water. Over the course of seven months, I have increased the weight I lift in workouts by approximately 30 pounds (give or take a few depending on the movement), greatly improved my workout speed, and can now do unassisted pull-ups (first time ever)! Even more exciting, I am now a BETTER biker, runner, and yoga practitioner due to all this newfound power, and am therefore more energetic and HAPPIER in general. I have been the biggest crossfit advocate since I started in April. CrossFit Southie has absolutely amazing coaches that will pick away at your bad form until it no longer exists, and push you to work harder than you've ever worked before. I recommend it for anyone in need of the kind of change I have experienced - it is very much worth the money. read more

I've been a member of Crossfit Southie for about 6 months now, and all around its a really great facility. I won't spend time boring you with a review on Crossfit itself, but here are some things about the gym itself: Pro's -The coaches are really friendly and helpful -Plenty of class times, as early at 5:30am and late as 7:30pm -Huge space, recently expanded in size -Lots of equipment -Different class levels from beginners up to advanced and even a specific "competitor's class (Burnt Toasties) -Additional services like mobility classes, oly lifting classes, yoga, and onsite massages -Great community of people, most of which are in their 20's and 30's Con's -Locker rooms arent the best, but they're currently building brand new ones (yay!) -Some of gear needs to be replaced (blown out bumper plates, and shredded jump ropes) -pretty bad heating controls. Really cold in the winter, hot in the summer, especially in the Orange gym...but hey, I guess it goes along with the crossfit minimalist mentality. Overall, I love it here, and would definitely recommend it if you live in the area. read more

I love this place. Southie really is as good as it gets. I moved to Boston for a year and tried a couple of the boxes (I won't name them) closer to my apartment. I was kind of disappointed with them. One was priced outrageously high and required lots of personal training, even though I was not new to crossfit. The other was really unorganized, and I was kind of turned off when I saw how uninvolved my coach was (and she was drinking a caramel frap during the wod -- kind of weird). In contrast, Southie is everything you hope to find in a box. They are really professional, committed, attentive, and fun. Even when the classes get big, you can expect individual attention because they will have extra coaches around to help. They have like 500 members, and the coaches still know my name and what I struggle with. They are always ready and happy to help me learn something new or scale if I am not ready. I am sad to be moving back home and leaving this place. They are really incredible. read more

If you're one of those people that talk trash about Crossfit, how cult-y they are, how every other person on the internet is doing "Crossfit" in a conventional gym and will eventually injure themselves... this is a place for you! It will whip you in shape. Oh, my bad. You have a 6 pack, 5% body fat, shredded (and probably chicken legs) - this is still the place for you! It'll make you more humble. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! I've been going for about 2 years, there is a huge class schedule and the coaches are great. The coaches are very approachable and very attentive. When I was new I felt like the coaches took a personal interest in my improvement, you can tell they are passionate about what they do. You also can't beat the social community here, aside from the fact you build friendships through classes they have social events pretty frequently. A + read more

I'm a new member and new to CrossFit. I love it so far. Here's why: -Intro class was super helpful, informative, and fun. Haley rocks. -They offer different levels of classes with varying levels of coaching support. As a newbie, I attend their Level 1/2 classes where there are always 2 coaches. They will immediately recognize that you are new and come over to introduce themselves. They also come over to help you with form and technique throughout class and explain the adjustments they're helping you to make. Once you're proficient, they offer all level and higher level classes. There's an option for everyone. -The community is full of really nice and supportive people. We cheer each other on and high five upon workout completion. -As a newbie, I have a guardian coach who emails me with tips and useful information on everything from surviving class to nutrition strategy. -They are sticklers for form and safety. We always go over the exercises unweighted to practice technique before we do it for real in class. The coaches make sure everyone is using proper form before we start the WOD (workout of the day). -All the workouts are scalable, which is awesome. I am a runner and not a naturally "strong" person. The fact that I can participate in a class where the assignment is to do 30 chin ups because modifications are offered is huge. It's a confidence builder for me and helps me on my journey towards hopefully one day being able to do a chin up on my own. -The class time flies by. Classes are 60 minutes, but they're over before you know it! I mean that in a really good way. You're busy having fun and working your tail off and before you know it, you've completed the workout. Their programming is very engaging. -You don't have to sign up for class. You just decide when you want to go and you go. -They offer membership options. You can purchase 2 or 3 classes per week if you don't want to go every day. You can craft your membership to fit your overall training goals. -They offer ancillary classes, some of which don't count against your weekly class allotment if you're not a full member. For example, they offer a mobility class twice a week and it doesn't count against your class balance. So, if you have a 2 class per week membership, you can take the mobility class without it counting against your 2 class per week. Also, the mobility class is GREAT. Everyone should be doing this. -They have social events. As a newbie, I haven't had a chance to participate in one yet, but I'm sure I will. I love love the running community, and I think adding a CrossFit community will only grow my love for the fitness community. -When they have competitive events, they scale them and scale the teams so that the competition is fair. I love that. I'm looking forward to building strength at CrossFit Southie, and so far have surprised myself with what I'm able to do. That said, I have a lot of improvements to work towards. If you've ever thought about trying a CrossFit gym give this one a try - I think you'll really like it! read more

I dropped in to a 5:30AM Thursday class while in South Boston from out of town. First, they are super responsive over email and super friendly when you arrive at the front desk (shout-out to Haley in particular). Second, the community is super welcoming -- I didn't feel like an outsider at all at the WOD. Third, the coaching is top-notch (shout-out to Mike), classes are clear and well-organized, and even as a drop-in they treated me like I was one of their own -- all the coaches acknowledged me, introduced themselves, and asked my name. Fourth, the space is massive and fully equipped. I've dropped in at a bunch of boxes during my travels -- this place and its staff are amazing! read more

I recently switched RE firms. I'm a big believer in change, but at 37 and a mom of 3 kids, I was hesitant this time about taking a risk. One message continued to pop up in my head, one of the signature Crossfit Southie tag lines "lay your heart out". This is the line that pushed me to make the change and pause to reflect on how much Crossfit Southie has shaped my adult life. Crossfit southie gives you the can't stop won't stop attitude in everything that you do. It is so much more then just feeling strong and confident by being in great shape, it is the never give up mind set that goes into all facets of your life and pushes you and eventually changes you. The atmosphere in Crossfit Southie is fostered by the founders who are always present and demonstrate these qualities not only when training and working out but also in their daily interactions with the members. Whether it be adjusting your footing on a lift, or showing up at your home with a baby gift, you feel this buzz of energy and encouragement from them and the business they have built and in turn you want to be better. Their support is only the beginning and is the philosophy behind every coach. There is no way to give up when your coach is standing in front of you encouraging you and pushing you to do better. Crossfit Southie also attracts members with the same goals, goals that start in the gym but extend through our jobs and family life. We encourage each other and have fun in our competitive style workouts but also feel more connected on a personal front knowing we have all developed a similar mind set of "intensity with integrity". Some people will claim that they are intimidated by crossfit but I want to encourage them to come in and give Crossfit Southie a try. I promise that you will be amazed at the way the community will draw you in and support you and eventually become the message in your head through out the day to keep improving. Crossfit Southie trickles down into every aspect of you life. Come in and give it a shot. Isn't it time for you to "lay your heart out"? read more

Just started. Great place; very supportive coaches, staff, and community. I thought I couldn't do ANY of these exercises when I walked in. ALL exercises are scaleable/adjustable based on fitness level. STRONGLY recommend! read more

Very nice gym Good coaching Encouraging atmosphere T-shirts Visit this place...they are good people read more

Before you read this understand I'm not currently a member or affiliated with Crossfit Southie in any way: I belonged to Crossfit Southie for 4 months last spring/summer. Prior to that I had been working out pretty steadily since I was 20 (about 8 years) with minimal effect. Bench press, curls, lat machine, jogging: the core of most of my workouts. Wasn't in great shape but not terribly over weight. Then I walked into CF Southie and learned the importance of the squat. I learned how important squatting and squatting correctly was to one's personal fitness. I learned about the importance of pace and intensity of every work out. How explosive movements like box jumps and burpees were key to creating quickness in an athlete. In O-lifting: the coaches showed attention to detail on correct form that you just can't get elsewhere. Try asking a globogym PT to teach you to squat-snatch! I learned to set the bar higher for myself than I had ever dreamed of. That's when the results came rolling in. I became leaner and quicker. I learned more about fitness (both weight lifting techniques and bigger picture stuff like paleo-dieting) in 4 months then I'd done on my own in 8 years. Ultimately I discontinued my membership due to it's cost. But I don't regret my time there in fact I value it highly. The 4 months I spent there was an education that will serve me for the rest of my life Long story short: if you join CF Southie and treat it like a learning experience (not just an exercise class) it can have a profound effect on you. I feel the need to write about this now due to a negative review recently written here on yelp. We all are entitled to opinions, this was mine. read more

I've been regularly doing CrossFit for a little more than two months. In that time, I've had the opportunity to travel and visit three other CrossFit boxes (gyms) in various parts of the country. It only made me appreciate just how well-run and well-equipped CrossFit Southie is. Chris, Amy, and the other coaches are all serious fitness professionals. Not that there's no fun to be had, but their dedication to coaching is tremendous. You always have the sense that you're working with people who have chosen a career in coaching, not because it was fun, convenient, or a good living, but because it's what they love to do... what they are really passionate about. If you've never done CrossFit, it's really, really challenging. But the environment at CrossFit Southie is one the pushes you hard without ever making you feel weak, incapable, or belittled. It is supportive and friendly, yet always inspires you to push your limits. I never feel like I have anything to prove, except to myself... and clear, personalized guidance is always there when I ask for it (or when I'm doing something wrong and don't know it). My fellow Crossfitters are of all stripes: serious athletes, office workers, men, women, older, and younger. The diversity of the crowd was a pleasant surprise to me (I was expecting something a lot more fratty). The only common denominator is that everyone seems driven to challenge themselves. The facilities are spacious, well-equipped, and clean, though utterly unpretentious. Your money is being spent on quality coaching, not the fancy equipment you might find at a normal gym. If you're ready to break out of your excercise rut and seriously challenge yourself, give CrossFit Southie a try. read more

Always intimidated to try a new box when I travel, but no worries here!! Hailey at the front was friendly and very welcoming! The coaches were awesome and the members were quick to introduce themselves to make you feel right at home! I would highly recommend you check this place out! It was great for a long visit, probably even better as a long term member! Thank you again. I will always use crossfit southie as my box when I am in the area! read more

I've known Chris and Amy - the owners - for years and they have done an amazing job building out this gym. The Crossfit workouts are tough, but they have created a really welcoming environment. The workouts are different everyday which makes it easy to stay engaged with the gym. And they post the workouts on their website and Facebook the night before, so you always know what you are in for. I'm psyched to see how the gym will continue to grow, and all of the stuff they will create in the future. read more

I've been meaning to write a review for awhile. My timing has nothing to do with any recent comments, I just finally sat down to write it. I've been to another CF location. It was good, but CF Southie is fantastic. The coaching, the box, the people. When I started CF in June, my husband reminded me to be cautious because of the "potential for injuries". Last month he started going to CF Southie too and realized that the coaching is fantastic and the focus on form makes it safe for even newbie lifters like me to do it successfully (and without injury). He's been lifting for most of his life and is amazed by his progress under the coaching, too. It is worth two T line commute in the opposite direction of where I live/work and the walk from Andrew for me to get there. PS - for those who are interested, there are showers and hair dryers there, so it is easy to get ready for work after your workout if need be. Some CF locations have one shared bathroom with one shower (and that is fine), but CF Southie does provide way more than the standard CF facility. read more

for sure come and check it out! I was sore in places i never thought i would be sore! super motivating too!

This may seem like an overstatement, but this place has changed my fitness and health in a way I never imagined. I was a reasonably fit when I walked in to check out CFS, but I was intimidated beyond words. Everyone there was in nothing less than in perfect shape. Male or female... six packs everywhere. I have to admit for the hours leading up to my classes for the first couple of months I had lots of anxiety. I was still sore from my last workout. I was worried about dropping a weighted barbell on my head or being the last in class to finish a workout. But all the coaches are amazing. They are supportive and patient, taking time to help you get your form right and encouraging you no matter how things go. There are three things that make this place really great for me: 1) Their focus is on you! -- Every other gym is worried about getting you into a contract and getting as much money out of you as they can. CFS's policy is really simple. You pay month to month. If you want to leave, go ahead, no worries. If you go out of town for a week or need to take a week or two off, they will just suspend your membership, no questions asked. They understand the service they provide is such a great value, they don't have to intimidate you to keep paying for it. My CFS membership is the best value for my money. 2) It's more than just working out -- They do a really nice job building a community of people who care about their health and fitness. They also help their members with nutrition. I did a month-long nutrition challenge which frankly has changed the way I eat on-going for the better. 3) The coaches -- The owner and all the coaches really get to know you and want to help you get better. They remember what you are good at and what you need help with from week to week. They will help you scale your workouts and make recommendation on how to improve your performance and fitness. They are dedicated and are clearly passionate about Crossfit and fitness. I have been a member for 8 months now.. I am in the best shape of my life through Crossfit and nutrition. read more

Best. Place. Ever. I cannot say enough good things about Chris and Amy or the incredible member/athletes that make CrossFit Southie such a great place. I've never felt so inspired to work hard and push myself to the next level. I can't understand why anyone would workout in a regular gym after trying CrossFit, especially the way the program is implemented at CFS. Just go already and get strong. read more

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love this place. My girlfriend had to beg me for weeks then drag me out of the house when she wanted me to 'try Crossfit'. That was almost 2 years ago, and I have been coming 2x per week ever since. The staff are truly incredible people and trainers- Hailey, Chuck, Tina Mo, and Retta are awesome just to name a few- Amy and Goose- the owners, truly care about your fitness goals and well-being. I always thought CF was 'cultish' and it is to some extent, but its more community driven, and I love that. If you think 'group exercise' isnt for you, re-think that and try CFS- you will be happy that you did!! read more

I dropped in while away for work and it was everything that a crossfit gym should be. Great work out and great trainers.

Best. Workout. Ever. Every day. in a year, you'll wish you had done it today. Tough? Yeah it is. Humbling? Yeah it is. Does it work? Better than anything. read more

Crossfit Southie has literally been a life changer for me. It embraces everything that I value, hard work, good friends, motivated people of all ages, and a sense of competition, all while maintaining a fun, inviting atmosphere. I think the 500+ athletes that make up the CFS community make this place most enjoyable. Every night I walk in, I feel like I am walking into my best friends house to hang out with 30 of my friends. Everyone is always excited to see you, eager to hear about your new weight lifting PR, or new promotion at work. There is no place like it! It has also given me a change to dip into my competitive side, and bring back what I had been missing since my high school and college sports days. Whether competing against yourself, your classmates, or training for a international competition...there is something for everyone. And believe me, you will never have a shortage of fans. And whats the point of going to the gym if you aren't going to look hot? Over the last 1.5 years I have completely altered my view on what I want my body to look like. CF kicks my butt, and I am proud to show off my toned arms and legs, and muscular body. CF works, the variety of workouts that you take part in everyday guarantee a killer body transformation as well a relief from boring standard gym routines. The coaches are all trained, and are the most helpful, dedicated group of individuals. They encourage questions, and have the tools to help any athlete at any ability level. AMy and Chris, the owners of CFS are the two most hardworking people. They have built this place from the ground up, and it is amazing the success they have had, I am not surprised because they kick ass not only as business owners, but as friends and athletes. I would recommend CFS to my 80 year old grandma to a professional athlete. Because it works, and people see progress and improvement in such little time. read more

Crossfit Southie is simply amazing. The facilities and the equipment are top notch, the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging, the programming is great for all different levels and the scheduling is perfectly flexible. That being said, the best part about Crossfit Southie is its wonderful community. Imagine walking into a class and seeing at least 5 people who are excited to see you (and that's coming from an introvert) - its a pretty amazing feeling. The people at Crossfit Southie are great friends and motivators, and there is no nothing like getting in a great workout with these guys at the end of a long day. From those people just starting out to the fire breathers that continually blow my mind with their abilities, everyone is welcome and valued. If I could give Southie ten stars I would! read more

I love the CrossFit programme in general, and would recommend it to most anyone. It is very challenging and keeps you motivated. Recently, after class, I was quite disappointed when hearing the Yoga instructor speaking gossip about another member (whom happens to be my friend) to one of the newer employees and an older gentleman member. The manner of the conversation was very unprofessional, and discouraging. I am hoping this type of behaviour is not the direction this box is headed. read more

Most of the reviews of Crossfit Gyms(Boxes) online tend to focus on explaining the system of Crossfit and what the newbie can expect. I'm going to forgo that tact for this review and assume that the reader is either already a Crossfitter or has done their due diligence on what Crossfit actually is and wants to know how Crossfit Southie stacks up to other boxes in the area and throughout the country. I have been Crossfitting for two years, first in San Francisco, and now at Crossfit Southie for the last five months. I am a former college lacrosse player and marathon runner and am currently studying for the NSCA-CSCS exam to become a strength and conditioning coach. I have worked out in over a dozen boxes throughout the United States and I actively study the programming at numerous elite boxes throughout the country. I do not work for Crossfit Southie, and hope to offer an objective opinion of this business. Coaching: Your average Crossfit box has one coach per class, most hold a simple Level 1 certification and many are limited in their knowledge of complex movements like the Olympic lifts. Here's what I've personally observed at Southie: Almost always two coaches per class, sometimes three. At least three of the coaches have BS degrees in Kinesology and Exercise Science, One also has an MS in the field. All of the coaches are certified in multiple disciplines within Crossfit, including endurance, mobility, kettlebell traing, Oly lifting and Striking. One of the coaches, Aaron Landes, competed in the Crossfit Games this last year and four others competed at the regional level. By any reasonable standard Southie is superior to any other box I've seen in this respect. I should add, and this is very important, that I have seen the fewest number of injuries amongst the members of any box I've been to. Mobility(crossfits term for flexibility and proper form) is treated with the same importance as the WODs here; not an afterthought or a suggestion, mobility is integrated into every class. Programming: this is one of the most important factors in choosing a Crossfit box and one of the least appreciated amongst new members. Many boxes fall well short in this area and end up hurting their members by programming excessively long wods, with zero strength and mobility training. The result is that the client thinks fitness comes from being reduced to a puddle of sweat every day. Not true at all. Here's what I see at Southie: nearly ideal Crossfit programming. On a given week you can expect to do serious strength training and mostly simple and essential crossfit wods. The occasional 30 minute wod is thrown in to train that time domain but most are in the 5-15minute range, aren't pointlessly complex and don't leave you overtrained and injured. I have gotten much stronger and fitter during my time at Southie as the result of this programming. Facility/Scheduling: All Crossfit boxes are simple operations. These aren't massive globo gyms with millions of dollars behind them. That said, there are some basics that a customer should expect. A clean box, with showers and bathrooms. Safe and updated equipment and rigging (pull-ups/rings/ropes) Southie has two spaces in one. I challenge you to find a box with a more comfortable environment than Southie. Three showers. All new updated equipment from Again Faster and Rogue. 15 separate wooden lifting platforms for strength training. Reebok Watt bikes....and an on site ART massage therapist for those interested. The only machines that aren't well represented are GHD sit up machines and perhaps a Reverse Hyper machine. WRT schedule, classes run all day almost every half hour, specialty classes for newcomers and advanced level competitors and four hours of open gym time, free with membership(coaches on duty) per week. Based on all this criteria I would put Southie up against most of the elite boxes in the United States like Valley Crossfit, Central Crossfit, Crossfit New England and San Francisco Crossfit. They are in the same class. This is essentially a laboratory for health, fitness and human performance. This is not fitness for the apathetic. This is a lifestyle. Choose your box wisely and if you live in Boston you can't go wrong with this place. read more

I just joined last week. 4 workouts in and it really is a fast and productive hour. Usually go to the gym for an hour,do the same stupid exercises and lots of email/texting. No such thing at Crossfit. Everyone is really nice and very supportive.Sweat from start to finish. When your done,you really feel you have accomplished something!! Chris and Amy are really nice,helpful and will prod you along in a positive way! Looking forward to really learning all!! read more

They did a really nice job with this gym. I've been going for about 3 weeks and it's by far the best gym-going experience I've had. Personally, I got really bored (and out of shape) with the regular routine at BSC and needed to challenge myself further. Crossfit Southie provides an advanced, yet scalable, workout that is done with helpful coaches and in a motivating group environment. The culture is great and the workout is killer. It is expensive and it can be insanely humbling (mentally and physically), but if you can get through the first few workouts and commit yourself, then there is no looking back. read more