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    4.9 (35 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jeno S.

    If you're new to CrossFit or a veteran athlete, Ruination CrossFit is the home gym for you. I waited a full year to write this review to solidify my outstanding review. I wanted to see how long this honeymoon stage was going to last. It never left. I'm still in love with the Kingdom of Ruination 1 year later. My adventure entailed visiting 4 CrossFit Gyms and conducting 2 tests. Ruination CrossFit shattered my standards by a long shot. If you're going to check out CrossFit gyms, these are my recommendations: Go for one full week Go to the same time each day This was my litmus test to see who I would swipe right and call my home gym. What I wanted from my CrossFit Gym: Scared/Inspired/Crapping my pants by the work outs and athletes Great Culture Out of the 4 CrossFit gyms, Ruination CRUSHED the competition! The first day at 5am I met Ashly and Jessica who gave warm introductions. Throughout the week, I met various other kind and welcoming members like Lacey and Josh. One of my most memorable moments was when, the CrossFit Angel AKA Head Coach Michele introduced herself to me and coached me throughout my first class with her. If you're looking into a gym, it's so IMPORTANT to have the owners, coaches, head coach and members be a welcoming environment AND help you with tips to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Some skills I was able to to learn: Handstand walks Muscle-Ups Ring Muscle-Ups The Crab walk ( this is a joke and I think it's so funny Dating skills LOL I ask members about how to date Business skills ( I started my own business this year from inspiration from others) Planning skills because I learned how to organize myself for my work outs Pacing skills (LOL i'm all gas and no break some times) 400lb deadlift Having fun at the gym is so mandatory I'm a FOREVER member at Ruination because there isn't a day where I didn't learn skills or was constantly inspired by the people who walk in. Other benefits include: Different level options Beginning (scale) Moderate (RX) Advanced (RX +) Inspiration from people of all fitness backgrounds including just starting Great Staff! CrossFit Competitions Events Sports events Game nights Much more! I'm Jeno (Gee-No) btw I always wear a golden wreath around my head and love meeting new people of all backgrounds. Please say hi if I don't beat you to it! See you at the gym!

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    Brian M.

    Dropped in to this box on New Year's Eve, the staff was really nice and helped me with improving some techniques. I would go back in a heart beat!

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    Awww...thanks for the great review. We loved having you drop in!

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    I've been going to this gym for so long and it's become my second home. The community is the best !

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    Great coaches and amazing workouts! A must visit even if you are a newbie to CrossFit.

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    Went to a yoga class with the most amazing instructor, Caitlin! You guys are the best! I've never felt so calm and relaxed!

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    Quality coaching, challenging WODs, and great community...couldn't ask for anything more. This gym has everything going for it!!!

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    Dropped in while traveling. Awesome facility!! Very welcoming staff and a great workout as well. Thank you for all the hospitality!

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    Awesome box welcoming and had great coaching!! I will be back for sure! Looking forward to the next time

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    I've had an outstanding and truly life-changing experience with this fitness program. Within just…read morethree months, I lost approximately 17 pounds of body fat while also building muscle, which significantly improved my overall body shape. This transformation did not happen by chance--it required strong commitment and consistency. I wake up at 5:00 AM every day, drive about 25 minutes, and start my workout at 6:00 AM for a full hour. The structured program, supportive environment, and disciplined routine have been essential in keeping me on track. One of the standout features of this place is their use of advanced tools and professional equipment to monitor progress. They track body composition, fat loss, and muscle gain with great precision, making the entire process clear, measurable, and highly motivating. In addition, the team provided me with a professionally designed and well-structured diet plan tailored specifically to my goals. The nutrition program is practical, healthy, and extremely effective in delivering real, lasting results. One of the most noticeable signs of my progress was having to replace many of my clothes because they became too loose--clear evidence of the transformation I've achieved. Mehdi and his wife run this business with exceptional professionalism. It truly feels like a well-managed family business, which I deeply respect and always prefer to support. Occasionally, their son joins the workouts, adding a warm, personal touch and positive energy to the environment. If you're looking to lose weight naturally and in a healthy way--without shortcuts or injections--this is the right place. With your commitment, combined with their structured program and strong team support, achieving your goals is absolutely possible. Highly recommended. I had a great and really different experience with this fitness suite. In just three months, I was able to lose about 17 pounds of body fat and build muscle at the same time. As a result, my body shape changed dramatically and improved. This success was completely dependent on commitment and discipline. I wake up at 5 am every day, drive about 25 minutes, and start training for an hour at 6 am. The regular schedule, supportive environment, and positive energy of this complex played a very important role in keeping me motivated and continuing on the path. One of the main strengths of this complex is the use of advanced tools and equipment to accurately check and analyze the state of the body. They professionally track your fat, muscle, and progress, which makes the path completely transparent and measurable. In addition, the team of this complex designed a very professional and targeted nutrition plan for me that was perfectly tailored to my goals. It was healthy, feasible, and very effective, and played a significant role in achieving results. One of the interesting results of this path was that I had to change a lot of my clothes because they no longer fit me--which is a real and tangible change. Mehdi and his wife manage this complex with a very high level of professionalism. This is a true family business, run with commitment, precision, and responsibility. Sometimes their son even comes to the training sessions, which creates an even more intimate atmosphere and positive energy. If you are looking to lose weight naturally, healthily, and without using shortcuts like injections, this is one of the best choices. Of course, personal commitment is very important, but with a careful plan, a professional team, and the support of this complex, achieving results is completely possible. I highly recommend it.

    Update: I never said the email offer says "any membership". I stated the email did not specify and…read moreneither did the manager over the phone which is why I was disappointed in the communication. Gym's response alludes to the manager informing me about the 50% off disclaimer over the phone. She did tell me the offer wont apply online because I did the trial class but she did not inform me it only applies to the unlimited class. Both the email and over the phone communication had no mention of what membership offer applies to. After my initial trial class, I was interested in signing up for membership. I received an email with a 50% off your first month offer with zero disclaimers or details such as what type of membership offer applies to. When I clicked the link, offer didnt work so I called the gym. Person over the phone said they can apply the offer in person. When I went to class, front desk told me offer only applies to the unlimited membership. I informed her the email and the person I spoke to didnt tell me that. She asked if I would like to join the class while she checks with the manager. After class she confirmed it only applies to unlimited membership. I told her if the email or person over the phone told me then I would have planned this better bc I will be out of town for the next 2 weeks. Ultimately I did not sign up. The lack of clear communication made me concerned about how future situations might be handled and ended up having to pay for the single class price.

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    My fiancé and I came here to try it out. Our friend recommended it to us because she comes here as…read morewell. The red flags started as soon as we walked in. We saw on their IG that they had a deal going where you can purchase a day pass for $25 and then bring a friend for $10. The person working the front desk said she needed permission from the owner to run this deal. He said no. We were already there so we paid for 2. Decided to warm up with cardio and headed over the cardio area. I got on a treadmill that was open and immediately had a lady get in my face and yell that that was her treadmill and to get off. We did our workout and on our way out the person at the front counter asked if we would like to sign up. We said no, when asked why I mentioned the deal not being honored but hearing it being honored to other people. The. I mentioned the overly aggressive exchange with the lady on the treadmill. The front desk person wanted to know who it was immediately but when I described them I was told that she was the owner's girlfriend so there was nothing she could do about it. If you are someone who doesn't look like a body builder, or body exists outside of what society says a body should be I wouldn't come here. Society demands fat bodies to atone for their bodies, to shrink themselves and change their bodies. But when they do they are treated like they don't belong.

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