The community in this CrossFit "box" is strong, and they're very accommodating to folks new to…read moreCrossFit. Their fundamentals class (while extra) was very good for preparing the new athlete to the mix of cardio, gymnastics, and weightlifting that makes CrossFit.

Gainz fitness, formerly Blackbox has new owners who have changed things up. They have taken the gym…read moreback to what its roots are - a community where all are welcome to come (basically whenever they want- tons of hours) to get in better physical shape and have fun doing it. They give a free trial week, yes a whole week, because Tori and Claudette want you to experience the whole gym and all the classes, not just one time. Great for drop-ins on a vacation in Albuquerque, advanced athletes looking for all the equipment who need a push, and that first timer to crossfit. Come check it out, you won't be disappointed.

So I got to try Chuze fitness for the first time, since planet fitness closed early I took the…read moretrial for Chuze and I was incredibly impressed. First off, the price starts at only $9/month so pretty much anyone can afford to come here. And for an extra $20/ fee you can get the access to their regular sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, massage room, and so many other neat extras. This gym is fully loaded with luxuries? And it's brand new only 2 weeks old! It has a grass area, and tons and tons of strength and cardio equipment. They have a kids play area if you have little ones, a movie theater, yeah I said that, a movie theater (never seen that at a gym before), they have classes, yoga, a juice bar with calorie counter juices and smoothies, and even a picketball court!! The front desk staff were friendly and informative about the gym, and it was very clean. I feel like I need to switch my gym membership! But likely I'll be getting a second membership here because these guys aren't nationwide I don't think, and I tend to travel a lot.

Cons: Might as well start off with the complaints, lol…read more 1. A violation of privacy lawsuit, a stabbing or a shooting, is just waiting to happen at your SW side gym! The Coors & Central Men's locker room, so I have heard from several members, is just a constant dodging guys taking pictures of you naked and undressing, or coming out of the shower. I live on the Eastside and have been going there since the 1st year that they opened. I have never been photographed that I know of, naked in the locker rooms at Winrock, in all these years. After a few of years of members always telling me that that the South Westside location had a superior steam and sauna, I decided to check it out. I was warned by a few guys that fights often breakout in the locker rooms because there are so many members filming other guys coming in and out of the showers, and undressing at their lockers. I asked these members, if steam is so good over there, why do you come to Winrock? They all said the same thing, basically... that they will drive more than 30 minutes across town, rather than get shot, get punched, or get stabbed by someone in that locker room. I was filmed by 4 different camera guys while I was coming out of the showers or undressing, in just a week that I went to that location. I am not going back there, no matter how good the steam and sauna are. From what I hear, It just seems to be getting worse and worse at that location. I hear that they place No Picture Signs directly on the mirrors, and they just rip them off. I had to verbally tell 2 guys to delete the damn pictures!! One was respectful, and said sorry. The other one.... Let's just say...... Class Action Lawsuit? A third one was a little buffed guy that was live filming. I was coming out of the showers, I saw the setup. I asked him if he was filming, before a stepped across naked. He said yes, sorry, and pulled his phone off the ledge. The 4th one, the guy was taking pics in the mirror at the sinks, which reflects perfect back at the locker area that I was at. I asked if he got me in the pic, he said no and looked like he wanted to fight me. It was close. I did not dare ask to see the pictures as he looked pretty serious. As far as I can see, there are never any employees in that locker room, or the wet area on Coors & Central. These places seem never to be policed, at least in the evenings that I went. This is a problem gym...... I asked if anyone has reported these picture takers, a couple of them said yes, but the problem is that staff does not care, or is just simply restricted to what corporate enforces. They have a policy, but it is not enforced. One guy told me that he almost fought another guy that had a tripod setup in the locker room, but that the guy started reaching in his bag for something. Needless to say, he hauled ass the hell out of there without reporting it. I think that Chuze is proud of it's young gangster infested location. They literally painted a mural on one wall in a street-gangster style of font and design. All I can say is that, we are in Albuquerque. If an aggressive lawyer can sue McDonalds for millions, for the coffee being too hot, and win, I am all in for the class action lawsuit of a violation of privacy due to Chuze not enforcing their own policy. I have spent too much time already on this, but if Chuze is listening. You probably want to fix this before someone does actually get shot on that side of town, or a lawyer gets word of just how bad it is there. At my location, we have the mirrors framed, and they sit up higher, like above the waist. At that SW location, the mirrors are wall to wall, and sit pretty much at waist level or below. It is the perfect mirror setup for recording posing routines. Another thing you could do is frost the mirrors, which I have heard from another member, that you have done before in other locations. 2. Steam rooms in all locations are constantly occupied with members wearing full pants and running shoes. Since the gym opened in Albuquerque, (Winrock), I have only seen one time where members wearing shoes and pants were asked to leave the steam. I believe that was Jill who enforced that. I have been in the wet area not 100s of times, but 1,000s of times! 3. No water fountains at 2 locations in the wet area. Sucks to not have water in these areas while you sweat like a pig. Pros - Great rates, good amenities for the most part. Clean machines, good machines. Bad ass movie theater cardio, dope low light little semi private weight rooms. Awesome massage chairs and recovery rooms.

By far the best gym family and CrossFit gym in Albuquerque! The owners (Diego and Regina) welcomed…read moreme as if I was a long-time member. The coaching staff is top-notch and will push you to be your best self. The programming is by far the best programming a CrossFit gym can implement. Every time I'm back in Albuquerque, it's as if I never left! I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking to get into CrossFit.

I've had the pleasure to drop in Duke City Crossfit on several occasions and let me begin by…read moresaying, EVERYTHING about this box is amazing! I first called to let them know I would be dropping-in for a workout and their customer service was fantastic! From the moment I walked in this box everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Everyone treated me like a member that's been there for a long time. Classes are run very well and on time from warmup to the end of the class. Very good programming and knowledge from coaches and members. This box is maintained very well! The entire workout area is clean and neat. Every night after the last class member sweep and mop the floors. Very sanitary, you really can't beat that and your skin will thank you when you have to hit all those Burpees :) Coaches: The coaches here are absolutely amazing! All the coaches I've worked with; Issac, Jonathan, Anna, Alex, Gilbert, Vince, Derek, Sam are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They take the time to get you prepared for the workout and also provide helpful tips if they see you need adjustments in your technique. This is really helpful especially when you're on the pain train! These coaches are the absolute best in Albuquerque! Community: The community at Duke City Crossfit is fantastic! The entire community is welcoming and there to support one another. I really love to come here and train with this group. I've had a chance to get to know a lot of the member here and have become friends with all that I've had the pleasure of meeting. You can tell that everyone here really cares for each other. Experience: Overall, my experience has been extremely positive. From the owner, coaches, members, and box; Duke City Crossfit has done a tremendous job in building a fantastic environment. Make sure to give this place a shot when you're in ABQ, you definitely won't regret it! Connect with me on Social Media: Snapchat: iamjeffthornton Periscope: iamjeffthornton | Jeff Thornton Twitter: @iamjeffthornton Instagram: @iamjeffthornton Facebook: facebook/gojefft Facebook (Like Page): facebook/iamjeffthornton

Such a great workout in a little bit of time! Resistance band workout will leave you sweating (and…read moresuper sore the next day)!!! Love it!

I love this place! It is challenging and always different. You never know what is coming next…read morethroughout the workout, and I love this, as it keeps me focused and it is never dull. All the trainers are happy and energized and offer different levels to each workout. High recommend!

Such a great gym! The instructors are amazing and the atmosphere is welcoming. The owners take…read morepride in providing new members with knowledge and proper instruction. It makes a newbie like me feel more confident in CrossFit. Family friendly which I LOVE!

Fantastic box!! It's perfect for people of all ages and abilities. (I'm 69 years old, started a few…read moreyears ago and got hooked). The coaches are very knowledgeable and patient! They scale workouts for each individual based on their current level of fitness and their ultimate goals. The coaches ensure that members have proper form for the exercises they are doing and are very encouraging for everyone to do as much as they can - as long as they just keep on moving. The owners are physicians and are very involved in all aspects of the training, ensuring that a safe and consistent program is followed. All of the members are friendly and welcoming. We look out for each other and keep the atmosphere upbeat and encouraging for everyone. I can't say enough about how great this box has been for me!

Welcoming, knowledgeable staff with fantastic variety of exercises. Never bored, never ignored…read more Clean, well maintained equipment and the owner makes a mean BBQ Rib!!!

Love it! - Experienced, knowledgable, and supportive…read moretrainers - Diverse workouts - Great atmosphere

This place is awesome! I was in town for a few weeks so I gave this place a try. The coaches and…read moreworkouts were amazing. Even though no one knew me, I didn't feel out of place whatsoever. Thanks to the coaches and staff for a great place to workout. I would definitely come back

First of all, I have only been doing crossfit for a month and this is the box where it introduced…read moreme to the wonders of crossfit. So this review is very biased since I have never tried crossfit anywhere else. But I LOVE IT! The owner and the coaches are super nice and super encouraging. The gym itself is a huge open space with equipment that you can use during open gym sessions. On top of that they have classes and the coaches are very good at correcting postures to make sure you aren't injured while doing strength training. This is not a place where you will run into young meatheads and all they want to do is workout and checkout girls like the ordinary gyms. This is a place where they encourage everyone to come and workout and participate in crossfit. The coaches are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere in the whole crossfit gym is very welcoming. After a month of working out here, I can say I truly enjoy coming here.

We were looking for a place to drop in while visiting family in Rio Rancho. Luckily we found CF Rio…read moreRancho. All the staff here is very welcoming and the WOD was a great workout. It's a new box so all the equipment is brand spanking new. If you're ever in this area, check these guys out. Whatever athletic level you are, I know you'll get in a good workout. Shoutout to the staff and members alike for making us feel welcome.

We love this location when we're visiting. The coaches are excellent and everyone is very welcoming…read moreregardless of your fitness and experience levels.

I recently moved to Albuquerque from Indiana, and one of the saddest parts of that move was that I…read morehad to leave my old CF gym! If you have done CF, you know that your gym is really more of a family and a community - and you get to grow not just strength and endurance, but friendships. So moving was tough! When I came to Abq, I tried a couple different gyms before I chose this one. They were all great gyms, but this one had exactly what I was looking for! A slightly competitive edge, but not enough to intimidate you - just to motivate you. A VERY welcoming bunch of members. A large space with great equipment. And experienced coaches who know what they are doing! (This was very important to me because I want to continue to improve and build, and I need someone who is going to help me grow everyday!) Although I have only been coming here for less than a month, I already feel very attached. It is a very encouraging group of people at all different skill levels - and a coach who is happy to help at their own levels (he really stresses technique over weight, which I like.) - There are a lot of people who just started CF here, and there is also a lot of experienced CFers. It is a great balance for everyone! I highly recommend checking out CFA! Whether you are thinking about trying a new box, or trying CF. This is a great gym for everyone!

Awesome Gym! I'm new to CrossFit and I absolutely love it. Workouts are for all skill levels and…read morethe coaches are very supportive of my skills. They offer alternative ways to do exercises to build strength.

So far, I like this gym! It's not a fancy or luxurious gym that I have been to in the past but I…read morefind it to be good, practical, functional..and just all around very utilitarian! The place is open from early morning til late and I felt it's not too busy. They don't have many of everything but the definitely have the things you need...and it's clean and not intimidating. The big plus for this is the price. It's extremely reasonable and..the membership together with weekly training session with a trainer comes to what I used to pay for (or even less than!) my previous gym membership at a nearby place. Not fancy..but it's almost always open when I need it to...and close enough to my house to feel motivated enough to go often for sure.

I love this gym. You know it's a good one when you see people smiling when doing a hard workout!…read moreThe other thing that I love is that they put fresh cut flowers in the women's locker room. It's just a little things that always just makes my day a little brighter. Thanks Liberty!