Great gym! I was in the city for a summer internship and wanted to give crossfit a try in order…read morestay in shape. The owner & staff members were accommodating and friendly. The workouts were difficult and pushed me out of my comfort zone, but at the same time could be modified to fit my needs. All of the staff and other gym-goers were motivating. They are certainly capable athletes (as other reviews mention) but in no way was anyone snooty, rude, or un-accommodating regarding ability. The more I went to the classes the more I wanted to go! The gym also has great equipment and is kept very clean. I found the class times to be very convenient for a 9-5 type of employee. Aside from the main area downstairs, there is an upstairs gym that is spacious and allows for you to do your own workouts if the WOD does not appeal to you, or you can't make it to a class time. As a bonus the owner some times brings his puppy in during morning workout times.

I did not have a good experience at this CrossFit gym. At first, I thought that CrossFit just…read morewasn't for me but then I joined a different CrossFit gym and the difference has been night and day. This location is simply not beginner-friendly. Nearly all of the members here are hyper-athletic--which there's obviously nothing wrong with--but when hyper-athleticism translates to elitist attitudes and unwillingness to help others who are still learning--that's when it turns into snobbery. I received very little constructive assistance from anyone at this gym. I was continuously over-coached by trainers who would get frustrated at me for not doing movements correctly and slowing the class down. The last straw was when I was openly mocked by one of the trainers for looking ridiculous when I was earnestly trying to learn one of the movements. Not cool. If you are a beginner looking to start a CrossFit program I would not recommend this one, there are plenty more out there that are much more beginner-friendly and less full of CrossFit snobs.

I initially came to this gym to improve my running, build muscle, and lose weight after a long…read morebreak from working out. THEY ARE AMAZING! My trainers work tirelessly to ensure that I gain mobility and strength as safely and efficiently as possible, and the owner is wonderful and regularly checks on every client. Seriously, this changed the way I work out and I can't recommend it enough.

If you are looking for a friendly, motivating, synergistic staff to help you achieve your goals you…read moreshould consider Cincinnati Functional Fitness. I have been a member for several years and enjoyed my experience of learning the important essentials around mobility, core functionality , and strength . The staff is knowledgeable and they often are continuing their education to keep current with their expertise. You are motivated from the staff and other CFF patrons (very family oriented place) Several classes onsite or zoom training available Happy I found CFF Reach out to Scott or Allison for more details N West

You want to hit serious goals, FitNext is your best bet. It's personal training in groups. The…read moretrainers work towards your individual goals. It's small facility but you get all round workout. Cardio, kickbox, strength, total body are to name a few. It's circuit training for an hour. I started end of September and am starting to feel the difference. - Cost effective - Great workout, feeling of accomplishment - Personal training - Great location if you work in the city - Class times have good options - Uses mind body app to schedule your classes - Easy sign and cancelation Note: it's not a gym if you are looking for a treadmill kind of equipment! Must try!

Excellent downtown gym. Been here a cpl weeks & can't get enough. Great environment and trainers…read more And, importantly, varied workouts.

This is the place is true to it's name!!! The trainers there…read moreare awesome, encouraging , and always willing to help modify to your needs

seeing the way trainers talk about other clients behind their backs is highly disappointing. the…read moreprice is unreal and the way they treat those whom are not like them is just down right wrong. would never go to another location even if you paid me.

I've been her for about 3-4 months. Hand down the friendliest staff at any gym I have ever…read morevisited. I mostly go at 530a with that crew and we're done in ~50 min. I have not done too many boxing classes, but those look fun too. Classes are usually 4-8 folks, more on the weekends I am told. Clean bathrooms, if that matters to you. Also has personal training, if you want that 1v1 attention. Location is also clutch. Who isn't 10-15 from Norwood?

I tried this gym on the recommendation of my sister, but I stayed because of the amazing staff,…read moreworkouts, and the inclusive community. The workouts change every day and consist of several stations focusing on different muscles or cardio. The class I attend, Trinity, ends with two rounds of boxing! The music is upbeat, sometimes we do boxing in the dark (my favorite) and I always leave feeling like I've moved my body in fun new ways! First class is always free!

I joined Fitworks just about two weeks ago. I am having an awesome experience. Everyone is…read moreextremely helpful and very friendly. I feel very comfortable there and I have never been a member of a gym before. Someone is always readily available to help me and the people that go there are all very friendly. I'm working on rehabilitation following an accident and they have absolutely everything I need there!

I visited this location for a few weeks to get the "feel" of the gym.Overall its a good gym plently…read moreof machines.Of course they got the big screen that you can watch a movie while you workout.But the biggest reason why I decided to not join was because of the childcare room.They get a F+ for that.Room small,chairs are ripped,really not much for the kids to do there.Simple things they can do to improve the room.New paint,carpet,and of course some deep cleaning.

CrossFit Illuminate is one of the best CrossFit gyms in the greater Cincinnati area! The owners…read morehave built a great community within the gym where everyone is welcome and just wanting to better themselves and everyone around them! There are members of all ages and fitness levels and the coaches do a great job of catering to different needs with every workout! I cannot recommend CrossFit Illuminate enough whether you are a seasoned CrossFitter or just starting out.

CrossFit Illuminate is the BEST CrossFit gym in the area. The owners, Zach and Bailee Watts, are…read morepassionate about CrossFit and have plenty of experience. All WOD's can be scaled to meet your needs. There is plenty of space to workout and enough equipment so that you don't have to share - okay, occasionally you may have to share a rack but that's part of the community. They have a variety of equipment including ski ergs, bike ergs, concept 2 rowers, runners, and plenty of dumbbells. The gym is always clean and there is a well-stocked hydration station. What really sets CrossFit Illuminate apart from the other local boxes is the community. EVERYONE is welcoming, encouraging, and friendly! If you don't give CrossFit Illuminate a chance, you are missing out on a fun, positive expereince.

Calibrated CrossFit is such a great place. Not only do you get a good sweat in, but also the…read morecommunity Arjuna has fostered is pretty great. You are constantly learning and improving. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. During the warm months, Arjuna loves to program runs during our workouts and it gets REAL sweaty in there. During the colder months, things tend to slow down a little bit but you can still get a good workout in, and it only takes an hour to do so. Also, there's always a party after the OPEN, and same thing for Halloween and Christmas! They're always potluck style, and members bring their family and friends. Everyone gets to share and we end up having a great time!

I love Crossfit for 3 reasons:…read more 1) Community - every now and then, there's an athlete w an ugly ego but minus those ones, there is some awesome camaraderie / healthy competition / amazing cheerleaders to keep you going in every workout 2) Coaches - the reason I hate going to any mainstream gym is cuz I simply do not know what machine to start on and I'm not passionate enough about fitness to program my own workouts (like, knowing me, I might just do cardio like every day and forget about working my triceps and biceps...I'd rather leave that to the professionals, aka the coaches) 3) Schedule - I am a creature of habit, so knowing that every day at either 6:30am or 4:30pm after work I have reserved my spot in class, it actually forces me to go even/especially when I do not feel like it So, coming to my review on Calibrated CF: it met all of my 3 reasons I stated above. Not in an overwhelming way like my box back in California did, but they were definitely all met. Towards the beginning, it was a little awkward of course since I did not know anyone, but slowly the faces became familiar and the partner workouts helped break the ice a little bit. The facilities were so big, which I absolutely loved, since small spaces just make me feel claustrophobic and the fact that we are always just sweating and stinky made the air flow a little more bearable lol. The work-outs were awesome. You could always count on getting a good sweat in and I especially loved Wednesdays since you had 2 workouts you could choose from (one time, I rowed 10k meters and it took me 58ish minutes!). The actual coaches were good. Shout-out to Coach Joel who always believed in me more than I did in myself! Shout-out to Coach Dion who had eyes like a hawk and would always correct me when I did a movement wrong. Lastly, shout-out to Coach Arjuna for being so dedicated to Calibrated. And thank you to my buddy Chris for being so welcoming. Overall, 4 stars for me.