CrossFit Gyms

Laura42012
Laura42012 Posts: 180 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking into a CrossFit Gym membership after my running group comes to an end in November. I noticed, you can either go weekly, 2x a week or have a monthly unlimited membership. They have at least three classes available a day at the gym (it's a small close knit gym).

Can anyone give me an idea of what it's usually like? I'm excited to give it a whirl in prep for a tough mudder down the road.

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  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    I'd go in for one of their free workouts if they have them.
    If not the manager should let you at least watch a class while deciding.

    Then go from there. I'd reccommend 2-3x per week at most when getting started.

    Be prepared to shell out some serious money though. Crossfit isn't cheap
  • Laura42012
    Laura42012 Posts: 180 Member
    bump :)
  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    OK i'll answer this too...

    I'd go in for one of their free workouts if they have them.
    If not the manager should let you at least watch a class while deciding.

    Some deciding factors are:
    does the coach actually know what he/she is doing
    will he/she allow bad form
    how often do people get hurt there at the gym

    If everything looks fafe I'd reccommend 2-3x per week at most when getting started.

    Be prepared to shell out some serious money though. Crossfit isn't cheap
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    ^Best edited answer. ever.
  • HealthyBodySickMind
    HealthyBodySickMind Posts: 1,207 Member

    Be prepared to shell out some serious money though. Crossfit isn't cheap

    ^^This was the only real drawback to Crossfit that I found. I loved it, but couldn't keep shelling out the cash for it. I went 2x a week for three months before cutting it from my budget. Our box also had free days to try it out/bring a friend for free. The first intro class to check it out was also free.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    At almost $200/mo, I can't afford it right now. But, if you can, right on.
  • velezdina
    velezdina Posts: 31 Member
    I agree with the posts above, take a test drive before commiting to a contract.

    I did crossfit for a year and love it!, unfortunately It is not in my budget currently but I think it is worth every single penny. I am a runner as well and I think it is a great complementary workout for runners. My race times actually improved after a few months of Crossfit. I would do 2x or 3X per week.

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