CrossFit Greenpoint

I dropped into Crossfit Greenpoint during open gym three times while I was on vacation to try and work off some of the calories from all the great food I was eating in NYC. This is a great gym! As a guy whole prefers to do my own thing, the coaches were extremely accommodating and let me do whatever I wanted during their open gym hours. Unlike many other gyms they have a significant amount of open gym time blocked out on the schedule making life easy if you’re a guy from out of town looking for a place to do your own program while on vacation or an avid gym goer looking for a place to get a good workout in midday when many other gyms are closed.
While I didn’t have an opportunity to take a class, the coaches were extremely friendly and seemed vigilant of proper form even amongst the people that had dropped in for open gym ensuring the safety of their members.
Looking forward to going back next time I’m in Brooklyn.

I’ve spent months thinking about what I could possibly write in a simple review that would properly explain the amazingness of Crossfit Greenpoint. The fact of the matter is that there really is nothing I could put in this box that will explain it to you, but if you are looking for a life changing place, this is it. Whether you are looking to lose a lot of weight, a little bit of weight, don’t really care if you lose weight but just wanna be fit, get stronger, «tone up,» get mega jacked and lift cars and shit, learn the ins and outs of olympic weightlifting, learn how to climb to the top of a really tall rope, finally do ONE freaking pull-​up (which I promise will turn into many more. I couldn’t do one when I started– I can now do lots and lots) or just meet some really cool people while doing some fitness-​ing, you will find that here.
The coaches are not only the nicest, coolest (and best looking) people you will ever meet, they are also comprised of some of the most knowledgable and experienced athletes in NYC, not to mention a Crossfit Games veteran and a nationally ranked Olympic Weightlifter. They will take your personals needs, goals and limitations into consideration while making you as comfortable as an old friend. Bonus– they will have you laughing uncontrollably the entire time, so no need for extra ab exercises.
I started Crossfit in Boston for a few years before moving to NYC and finding Crossfit Greenpoint in 2014. I’m super shy and remember being so nervous before my first Crossfit class that I called my brother in tears from the parking lot. He said «just go in, I promise you everyone will be so so nice and will make you feel right at home.» He couldn’t have been more right– I fell in love with my gym in Boston and was so scared to try and find a new one in NYC. After trying a few other places that were just OK, I found Crossfit Greenpoint, and just like my gym in Boston, I immediately felt right at home. If you are nervous about trying crossfit for the first time, or are new to the area and just looking for a new gym to call home, Crossfit Greenpoint will not disappoint. No matter what you are looking to get out of Crossfit, the people here, coaches AND members, will help you achieve that.

CFG is the best! Great atmosphere and the best coaches. I’ve tried different boxes before either through a groupon or a friend and did not get «hooked». I didn’t see a change and didn’t feel motivated to keep coming back. A friend of mine is also a member and raved about the coaches. She got me in the door but the coaches have gotten it to stick. Somehow they’ve gotten me to push myself out of my comfort zone at the right pace. I haven’t seen results like this in years both mentally and physically. Anyone at any level of fitness will feel comfortable here and find themselves doing things they didn’t know they could!

Somehow, someway, CFG always finds a way to kick my ass and I love them for it each and every time. I’ve had the chance to workout with every coach and the level of knowledge, enthusiasm, excitement, and patience that they bring to each class is nothing short of superb.
side note — catching a glimpse of the signed Tommy Wiseau photo behind the front desk should be reason enough to go to this gym

I started Crossfit in 2012, I have been apart of 3 different Crossfit gyms in this time and Crossfit Greenpoint is by far the most superior. The gym is clean, spacious, and always adding new equipment. Crossfit Greenpoint’s greatest assets are its coaches.

I’ve been a member of a few different Crossfit boxes over the years, some excellent and some where you more likely to get rabies than a decent workout. Crossfit Greenpoint is one of the excellent ones. The space is ideal — clean, big, and well planned. Classes aren’t too crazy big (especially for NYC) and members are all nice without being Manson-​y.
Biggest reason to check this box out are the coaches — everybody on staff has the right mix of know-​how and humor. That means you can rest easy knowing they won’t let you do something goofy that will get you hurt and can also keep things light during some pretty gritty WODs.
If you’re in the area and want a meaningful workout with fun people, this is the place.
Does it work? I’ve been tearing obsolete phone books in half while writing this.

The coaches run a truly thoughtful program and the workouts are incredible. I would 100% recommend to anyone in the area looking for a good workout with great group of people in a fun and motivating environment!!!

I never had a gym membership in my life. The last time I touched a weight that wasn’t attached to a pulley in some hotel was in middle school when I was pretending I wanted to play football. However, I passed the 30 year mark and realized things were never going to get easier as far as my health was concerned. A personal trainer sounded expensive (and a little too personal) and the YMCA would never last. I happened upon Crossfit Greenpoint while exploring the neighborhood and looked into the programming out of curiosity. Turns out, it was exactly what I was looking for.
Every workout is programmed and led by the best coaches you could hope for. They work through each movement in each class so even if you’re new and forgot, you get a refresher. Everything is scalable to your level regardless if you’re a lifelong athlete, just starting out, or have some movement restrictions. And no matter what, you will get stronger, fitter, faster, and in better shape quicker than you thought.
The community here is what keeps you coming back. Since everyone does the same class each day, there is an instant camaraderie over a shared experience. There’s friendly competition if you’re looking for it and plenty of help and encouragement.
After stumbling upon the gym two years ago, I can honestly say this is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my 30’s. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been, I can compete with almost anyone in the gym, and I’ve made more good friends than I can count. In a city full of gyms and crazy exercise routines, CrossFit Greenpoint stands out as the best of the best.

After years of trying different kinds of exercise — aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, and my personal favorite, wandering aimlessly around Planet Fitness wondering why there is free pizza — I am happy to call CrossFit Greenpoint my home. If you told me 1+ years ago when I started, that I could climb a rope HS gym class style, pick up 200lbs, or would willingly subject myself to 50+ minutes of cardio and end with a smile on my face, I would think you were crazy. But with the support of the unparalleled coaching staff and great community of members, I quickly found confidence in trying new and seemingly unachievable things.
CFG is a place I can’t imagine leaving. The knowledge you’ll receive from the great, diverse coaching staff will keep you psyched to push yourself. Not to mention you’ll find some great friends who will motivate, support and make you laugh a lot along the way. Looking back, my only regret is not joining sooner.
TL;DR — Results. Motivation. The best (and most affordable) CrossFit in Brooklyn

If you are looking for THE place to sweat in Greenpoint, you found it. Down to earth, friendly, non intimidating crowed, supreme level coaching, and just a great great community. Highly recommended.

Four months postpartum and I can say without a doubt that my recovery and my body’s ability to bounce back is solely due to Crossfit Greenpoint. I’ve lost some strength, but not much! And the coaches continue to be supportive and extremely helpful. Richie, one of the coaches, even wrote out a few workouts for me to be able to do at home when I’m unable to get to the gym.
Additionally, and maybe most importantly, the support from the coaches and the other members of CFGP since getting back has been really amazing. The community camaraderie and excellent programming and coaching is what keeps me at Crossfit Greenpoint.

Great coaches, great space, great vibes.

The Best Crossfit around amazing trainers and amazing people to workout with. I have been with CF for almost 4 years and I have learned so much and made so many gains and got so much stronger because of CFGP.
I would highly recommend for anyone who wants to try Crossfit to try CrossfitGreenpoint. You will not be disappointed and you will love all the coaches and people that workout there.
Mark Kruger

Update — I’m even more of a brick shit-​house since my last review. Best box in the city.

Results!
I started here a while back when going to the local bargain-​gym started to become a dull routine — where i was seeing minimal results for the amount of time i was spending. Crossfit was intimidating at first but you realize that everyone is there to get better — not necessarily break records, but develop over time and at his/​her own pace.
The coaches and members there are great and the programming at CFG is designed so the movements and exercises are always mixed-​up and never boring.
So, CFG has helped me get stronger and healthier than I’ve ever been in less time spent per week.
And when you look at it on a $$/​Results basis, it’s a much better bargain than even a $ 19.95 pass to the local NYSC.

I’m almost tempted to not write this review, because I don’t want more people to find out how great this place is. But that’d be selfish — especially since the owners/​coaches are so incredibly nice & hard working.
In short: I was TERRIFIED when I started a year ago (both because I was out of shape, and I also had visions of any & all Crossfits being homophobic, over-​the-​top, meatheady places). I was damn good on an elliptical, but I don’t know that I had ever lifted a weight in my life. Needless to say, this all seemed daunting.
Mike led the Foundations class, where he diligently taught us the basics (and even they were hard). The workouts never get easier, but I have absolutely seen that I’ve gotten stronger over the past year. And what I appreciate is that the coaches push you, but also ensure that you’re safe. While none of this is in my «comfort zone» (I still often want to die immediately following a workout), I never feel uncomfortable, which honestly surprised me. And I haven’t died yet.
The coaches are awesome, everyone that belongs to CFGP is absurdly nice and welcoming, and what’s better than sweating out your body weight in a warehouse? If I can (kind of) do it, so can you.

this is the crossfit review you need to read.
why?
because i guarantee i was more scared than you were in the beginning.
i am a 160-​pound runner with a scant history of weightlifting and strength training.
that didn’t matter.
every single one of the coaches at crossfit greenpoint helped me. their athletic prowess is matched only by their ability to teach you the safe, correct ways to get the most out of yourself physically. (also: they’re cool as shit.)
they didn’t care that i sucked for awhile. they never said a word.
and you know what?
i stuck with it, and i got better: at running. at everything. and i look and feel better, too.
couple this with the fact that when you look up from a workout, sweat drenched and breathing heavy, to see others in your class smiling or nodding, you realize that you’ve found a uniquely positive, social environment in which to better yourself.
after 1 year at crossfit greenpoint, i sincerely cannot recommend it highly enough.
–dave

I love the barbell club at the gym. My sole purpose is to learn a little bit more about Olympic lifting that I didn’t know the session before. I don’t do crossfit there but still get along with the other members of the gym. I would recommend this gym to anyone who wants to get strong and coached well in the art of Olympic lifting being made popular via crossfit. One wants to coached by Coaches Bits and Coach Ron Yellin. And aspires to strong like both of them.

This is the true story of a former CrossFit hater.
I, like many other haters out there hated CrossFit. Before I even tried it, the jargon and the stupid «clan» juicehead mentality was incredibly annoying to me. Then my husband became one of them. THE HORROR. However, I enjoyed my time making fun of him. I even tried a class at a box in Park Slope that shall remain nameless to appease him. It was so hard, so intense and so gut-​wrenching that my hateful feelings were confirmed– this is not the fitness routine for me.
Then we moved to Greenpoint. My husband immediately joined up to the box a few blocks from our home. Since there weren’t many other gym options in the neighborhood I reluctantly decided to give it another try (or maybe my husband dragged me there. Either way…)
I wanted to hate it so badly. I wanted to stomp out of there complaining and making fun of these sheep CFers. But I couldn’t. Because I walked out realizing that I just had one of the best workouts of my life. Sure I was frustrated that I wasn’t able to ace all of the movements immediately, but the amazing coaches worked with me and reassured me that I will get better with time. The coaches, the coaches, the coaches. These Adonis-​like gentlemen make CFGP so damn amazing. Aside from the fact that they are all extremely good looking (look away, husband) that’s beyond the point. They didn’t intimidate me– they helped me. They made me stronger. They cared about my development.
I went from not being able to do a proper squat to back squatting almost 150 lbs.
And those CF obsessed sheep? Well I am now part of the pack.
Baaaaa Bitches.

Coaches and community make CF gyms. At the end of the day, the gyms themselves are all interchangeable– some pull up bars, rowers, a bunch of plates and barbells. Its only through coaching, and the people you take learn with, that separates gyms. This place has greatness in those categories in spades. The coaches all have totally different styles, so you can get motivated and learn in different ways whenever you go. The other members are on your side, and help make every class fun. The programming is insanely difficult, but the coaches always make sure its safe and doable for every member. Highly recommended.