Northwest CrossFit

Excellent CrossFit Box. Been around forever with great attentive coaches.

I have been attending sessions at Northwest CrossFit in Greenlake for 4 months and I have nothing but good things to say. The first thing that impressed me was that my name was remembered right away from the very first boot camp class. This is in stark contrast to many competitor gyms where you feel virtually invisible and ultimately forgettable. The coaches at NWCF take the time to know you personally. The second thing that impressed me was that their coaches are actually coaches. NWCF takes education seriously and their boot camp is more than just getting you in physical shape for open classes; they spend 18 one-hour classes teaching you skills in a logical and progressive way that truly prepares you to take on bigger challenges. Coaches should facilitate learning, not just supervise or call out instructions. Third, the coaches are actually knowledgeable people. I was impressed from my very first week by the coaches who took time to explain muscle groups, structures, and how to activate different areas. When I developed an unrelated injury, they gave me great suggestions on how to modify some exercises and strengthen the supporting muscles. Fourth, the culture at NWCF is really supportive and inclusive. It's neither a fashion show or a gathering of meat heads; it's a bunch of average people just doing their best. There is diversity in ages, ethnicities, sizes and shapes, and no matter what ability you start at, the coaches are very encouraging. I never feel embarrassed about not being able to climb a rope or do a pull-up; there are plenty of people of all levels in the classes. Before each component of the workout, the coaches do a demo with often 3-4 progressively difficult modifications to match exercises to different abilities. Furthermore, the other members are really nice and welcoming both in and out of classes. You get a sense that everyone here wants you to have a good time. Membership is expensive which might be the only downside to NWCF, but I justify it this way: this is the most welcoming gym and enjoyable classes I've ever attended. I would rather pay more for something I love and will frequently use than pay less and never feel fully satisfied. Many of their competitors are charging similar prices but providing a quarter of NWCF's value. After two years of searching in the Greenlake area, I feel like finally found my "fit fam".