I have been coming to SevenBell Fitness and working with Gashford for the past couple months. I…read moreoriginally reached out to lose weight and get healthy, but I have felt challenged and encouraged to do more. Gashford's training sessions mix Muay Thai and regular weight lifting with some cardio. In only a couple months, I feel much stronger and have noticed increased focus and energy during the day after each session. He also has helped with meal planning and explains the science behind his workouts which i really appreciate. I've never really seen more than 10-15 people in the facility at a time, and as someone who hates big gyms, it's a super welcoming environments for complete newbies like myself. Perfect place and trainer if you're looking to mix up your workouts and create a real life style change!

I came to SevenBell this March to work on building upper and lower body strength despite living…read morewith a minor case of cerebral palsy. Upon taking a tour and listening to my goals, SevenBell placed me with Sergio who is a mobility expert and has experience training people with disabilities. In the last 7 weeks working with Sergio, I've gained more than just muscle, I've gained confidence in my body and the strength I have inside and out. He continually finds new, creative ways to push my limits and I actually look forward to what he cooks up every session, so much so that I booked sessions with him through the end of the year. I can't recommend him and SevenBell Fitness enough!

Don't use an email address you don't want to get their emails from because even after unsubscribing…read moreand requesting to be removed multiple times - as this gym is no longer available to me - you will keep getting spammed silly review to leave and I'm not one for these but it's been a year and I've never experience anything like it.... No one monitors their emails but sends them out?

I love love love Dean Crossfit! I walked by randomly one day during summer and noticed an outdoor…read moreworkout taking place, i decided to give it a try, and after a few classes I was hooked. The environment at the gym is like nothing i have ever experienced, everyone is super friendly and willing to help you learn the lifts. The classes are diverse and range from - traditional CrossFit, Pilates, hiit, mobility, and Olympic style weightlifting. I am really appreciative of the staff here and feel lucky to have found a gym i really like. (not to mention i am getting really strong)

I was a member at CFSBK for 8 years and there is literally not a single CrossFit gym that I have…read morebeen to in the US or abroad that can compare. The coaches are top notch, attentive, and give great cues. The space itself is very well maintained, HUGE, and receives regular cleaning several times a week. All machines and barbells are updated, organized, and kept in top form at pretty much all times. This place is special. The community is peak and that comes from exceptional stewardship from the owner and staff. Literally this place is a masterclass in how CrossFit gyms should be run.

It's hard to overstate how big of an impact CrossFit, and specifically this gym/box, have had on my…read morelife. Two years ago, I had heard of CrossFit but had no idea what it was, and I was generally out of shape. The thought of getting back into a regular fitness regimen seemed daunting... and honestly something I was not looking forward to. Fast forward to today, I'm getting into the best shape I've been in in over a decade and, crucially, I now look forward to working out here at CFSBK. So, if you're looking to get in shape, try a new fitness methodology, or for a new CrossFit home... come here. It might just change your life the way it did mine.

I've been training at 5th Ave for over 4 years and I love it…read more This place is different from a lot of other places I've been, so it's worth understanding that before you go. This is a boutique gym with a focus on personal training. I'm not a fitness buff -- I go to 5th Ave 1x / week to ensure I have at least one solid workout focused on strength training. The rest of the week I run, yoga, do workout classes or do strength training on my own with varying degrees of intensity/dedication. The trainers are experienced and high-quality, but above all this place provides a great place to work out in a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of community.

Let me say, I am not a gym person - I've joined several over the years and have never been able to…read morestick with it. But I needed to get in shape (for my wedding - cliche, yes, but a great motivator) and thought I would give FC a try. I live close by so convenience was a big selling point (I'm a little lazy - also a road block to the whole gym thing). As it turns out, I really like working out. Still not sure I'd feel comfortable surrounded by super fit gym rats at, say, Crunch, but I'm much more confident in my abilities now, not to mention physically trimmer and stronger. FC has a great system, with wonderful trainers who are friendly and supportive and not at all intimidating. I only with I could train with them indefinitely! It's not cheap but definitely worth it.

Xavier is the man!…read more This review is just for him. I can't do high impact workouts due to back injuries, so I just came here to purchase a shirt for my brother-in-law for his birthday. (Who goes to Crossfit just to go SHOPPING? This girl.) Xavier could not have been more helpful. We went through a few sizes, and then I even noticed a tank in purple, which is my sister's favorite color, and he was able to help me with that as well! And he had such a sunny disposition and a great attitude. He made what could have been an otherwise awkward experience very fun. Thanks, X!!

I'll be the first to admit I don't know the first thing about CrossFit. Except the name tells me it…read morehas something to do with some hybrid training and being fit. I will also say I've had but 1 handful of kick-boxing type classes my entire fitness exposure. Like 3. But what I remember is that it's a great form of cardio, balance, a raw sort of release without hurting anyone and ending up in a sweatbath. A great workout if you ask me. This gym is a large rectangular warehouse (what u imagine modern day Rocky would train in) that's hollowed out 2 stories high, equipped with all your essentials: dead weights, benches, ropes, bags, frames and hangy ropes for the lack of technical description. Industrial fans, row of bikes, clean restrooms that look added as they are a must. Mostly, it's a lot of empty space for running, planking, boxing and splaying out. We trained one on one separately with Henry, a master muy Thai fighter who caters to all levels. I watched my guy the day before as Henry worked him out, correcting his form at a moderate pace- still, the most I've seen my guy move skillfully and committed. I was a bit horrified at what he'd signed me up for today. Let me assure you- Henry is a pro. He gets right to the heart of every motion with one-two corrective instruction. He sees your effort and affirms it, even when it's just ok but goes back to edit whenever possible in the 2 minute interval taps. There were 2 longer breaks for water (3-5 mins) and ample 1 minute breaks throughout each combo/repeat we'd work on. My Achilles heel (if I had to pick one!) would be my left kick. Henry never tire of correcting my form offering suggestions as I keep repeating my poor form: pivoting, forgetting to drop my left arm while holding up my right, throwing forward my L hip, leaning, coordinating the kick with R foot turn, keeping my L extended/ bent or any combination of these elements. Henry continues to reaffirm and incorporate combos with attention and pause to the weaker areas. He reminds me to breath and never lets the heart-rate down, yet tempos the sets to a tee. We finish off with repeating power kicks and summation of points. I don't have anyone to compare Henry to, but his honest, good nature and expertise in the art is transparent. We will definitely be back for more instruction from Henry and try out their freebie Saturday CrossFit intros- call first just in case it's full.

As a 50-year old woman, I've started lifting weights to improve my basketball skills. I want to get…read morestronger so I'll have more confidence to stand up to anti-Asian harassment. The trainers at this gym are very observant, mindful and supportive. Members use apps to report our quality of sleep, mood, and soreness levels each day we train, so that the programs can be tailored to our capacity and motivation for that day. I appreciate that there are no mirrors and no music - just the sound of people working hard and getting stronger with occasional feedback from a trainer to ensure correct form. In just six weeks I have already noticed myself getting stronger and tackling more goals in my life outside fitness. Lifting weights is more meditative than I imagined; at SBWC it is practiced almost like a form of martial arts.

I just finished the intro class (waaaaah!) and I am hoping that a membership fits into my budget…read more(who am I kidding, I'm going to make it fit). I genuinely enjoy working out (insert joke about how runners are crazy here), and have been wanting to get into powerlifting for a while after being inspired by some of my friends who are really into it. I didn't want to pay for personal training sessions at my local Cr*nch, but rather I wanted to go straight to the real deal, a gym dedicated to lifting with specialized knowledge. I think I googled "Brooklyn intro to powerlifting" or something like that, and up popped SBWC. I read some reviews, checked out their website and thought OK, it's kind of scary to do this on my own, but I have to try. My class was relatively large (5-6 people at least), but I felt that Becca and Paulie (owners and coaches) were able to give us truly individualized attention. During class, you learn the proper form step by step and then get to practice. In addition to the baseline lifts, you learn accessory lifts, the best nutrition for getting and staying strong, and the culture/vibe of the gym. The intro class includes unlimited access to the gym, and they suggest you stick with the training sessions at first so that a staff coach is available to guide you. Both Becca and Paulie are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They make everyone feel welcome, from the hugest, most swole dude in there to the smallest newbie (that would be me). From seasoned lifters looking for some expert guidance in a great environment, or a brand new lifter with no idea where to begin, SBWC accommodates everyone on the spectrum of experience.

I rarely leave reviews for gyms but I felt that it was necessary here because it was really a…read moresubpar experience. I tried this gym out for 1 day with my bf after seeing a Groupon online for $60/one month unlimited. It's been a while since I've actively done Xfit and I thought it would be a great idea for my bf to try it as well even for just a month. I reached out to Coach Lloyd on 7/29 offering to pay directly at the gym (I try to do this to help business owners out because I know Groupon tends to take a big cut). Coach Lloyd responded that he prefers me to pay at the gym. I was completely fine with that. We show up on 7/30 as the class was starting and we were already warming up so we signed a few waivers and just started working out. We had a fun class, people were nice, and the WOD was whatever to be honest (not sure if it was programmed that way for Friday) - simple movements, no real rep cadence. Coach Lloyd was nice then and friendly and tried to help my bf with his toes to bar. I did note that they had no public chalk, which I thought was interesting because the bars were pretty slippery and could be a safety hazard. We leave and come back on Monday of the following week for another class. I only realized when I returned to the gym that we did not pay Friday because I didn't see a charge on my card. I assumed that Coach Lloyd had charged my BF because he had gotten to the 7/30 class earlier than I did. So I approached Coach Lloyd and asked to pay. He then proceeded to try and charge us the full price under the guise that since we did not pay last Friday. I was very confused since he didn't charge us Friday and let us work out without even a reminder to pay even though we had clear email communication. He then responded that "you forgot to pay and that groupon was for July, it's now august". (Wrong by the way, because the Groupon was still LIVE at that time...) I genuinely thought he was joking at this point since we have an email FROM HIM dated 7/29 confirming the price to be paid, and we showed up at 7/30 (before the groupon was over) and Coach Lloyd never once asked us to pay on 7/30. (Would you let people shop in your store and leave without paying? Is it more the buyer or the seller's responsibility here?) But he was serious about charging us the full price. (There's a huge difference between $60 and almost $200 for full price membership) Coach Lloyd, then begrudgingly (you can tell he was not happy about it) offered the groupon deal after we shared the facts. I then tried to add my card on zen planner over the weekend and it kept rejecting it so I ended up emailing Coach Lloyd again and he said due to new mask mandates that they can't accept new members anymore..... (does that even make sense? We had an agreement on the price and membership and all of a sudden, you can't join anymore). I bet if we were paying full price, they would have no problem with that. My friend Amber reached out to Coach Lloyd on Sunday and of course, Lloyd responded happily to have her join....(she showed me the email).... Lol, if you're going to straight up lie and use the pandemic as a guise for not accepting new members ... what horrible business practice here....cmon dude. He never responded to my email about having card issues. It just became very clear that he did not want us to join the gym. I'm pretty disappointed because I really wanted to give Xfit a shot again but this is not the place, not to mention, the train walk there is pretty scary from Atlantic Ave, even in broad daylight. I know it's tough to be a gym owner but this is not how you build loyalty, especially straight up lying to people. Please do not put a Groupon online if you don't want people to get that price... just feels pointless to do that and I would rather not be treated that way. I was pretty disappointed after this experience. I hope the gym owner takes this feedback to heart. (Everything I said above can be proven with emails and documentation so if you want to reach out to me, I can provide proof of everything.)

Favorite gym ever! This is what happened when people love…read morewhat they are doing. It was my first experience in a group class and cross-fit. I couldn't wish for a better place to start! No pressure, no judge, good vibes only! Coach is always in control of your technique and ready to answer all your questions. I was surprised how hard I can work in the group when everybody doesn't give up This energy is endless motivation! It's so much fun to do different workouts every time. Got the best form I have ever had after 3 months of regular training. Even feel the health improvement! Grateful for the atmosphere It means a lot, really Such a cool community! Also, convenient to book your spot in the app, usually street parking is easy to find. All Equipment sanitized before and after the workout Thank you guys for all the fun and support. You're working hard for our results and I appreciate it!

Super helpful, friendly, and knowledgable staff that know how to coach the room as well as coach up…read moreindividuals as they progress in their skills. The vibes from the gym, classes, and over community was fantastic!

Signed up for an intro class online for a Saturday at 1pm. Arrived 10 minutes early like the…read moreinstructions suggested and had time to sign the waiver and use the restroom (note it's located on the second floor in another part of the gym). Gym was clean, neat and organized and there were two people working out independently in the zone. Met Coach Will that bc of his professionalism and knowledge (and maybe his dimples) made me join the gym. I truly hope the owners and staff have resolved some of the issues that I read from the previous post bc if I sense any shenanigans I'm out! Until then let's build these baby delts!