CrossFit Code Red

CrossFit Code Red is great! If you have the desire, they will help you reach your goal. The coaches are helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly. This is a very down to earth gym with no arrogance. if you want to try Crossfit and you feel intimidated (because you think it is too tough) or scared (because of the horror stories you’ve heard) give this one a shot, it will be fun!

Absolutely love this gym! The coaches are great! The gym is open 7 days a week and there are so many times to chose from to come in, there’s bound to one that fits your schedule!

I’ve been working out here for the past two months and I love it. Jake and Conrad are really helpful with technique critiques and are engaging with everyone in the class. The last couple months have been the most grueling and taxing I’ve ever experienced and there have been times I found it hard to walk straight a day after one of their workout routines, but they have also been the most rewarding in terms of noticing changes in my body. Anyone who can discipline themselves to go regularly will notice immediate changes with their physique and strength. Unfortunately, my work office is relocating to downtown Portland, so I will not be able to attend anymore but the past two months here have changed the way I look at Crossfit and I will definitely be looking to continue Crossfit elsewhere…

I have been a member of CrossFit Code Red for a couple months now. The biggest selling point for me is the sense of community with the amazing people you work out with, not to mention the awesome coaches. The coaches are there to help you hit your goals and get you to break down the mental blocks that prevent you from going harder and stronger. I have seen huge gains in my strength and cardio, but my biggest gain has really been in my confidence and pushing through different obstacles. I couldn’t have done this without the support offered by the CrossFit Code Red gang!
The week trial is also a key selling point to CrossFit. Each workout is different, so how do you know if it’s a good fit if you only get to try it once? My first and second nights were totally different.

Let’s clear something up here immediately: You do not need to be in shape to start Crossfit. The WODs (workout of the day) can be adjusted for anybody of any ability, injury or age. Are we clear? Good.
CrossFit is a fantastic exercise for those who want to get in shape but not slave away at a gym — like me. I have little patience for gyms… or workouts in general. They are just so boring. CrossFit takes a full workout and condenses into about 30 minutes or less for the WOD — it’s intense, you’ll be tired, you’ll be sore… you’ll get in shape. Heck, sometimes the warm ups are like a workout.
The owner, Jake, is extremely down to earth and good at what he does. He makes sure you’re doing the exercise right (as must, so as not to get hurt) and provides that extra MMPH of motivation. Rudy is another coach and his enthusiasm is infectious when you think you can’t do those last 10 burpees*.
Another great aspect of CrossFit Code Red is the other members. They are so supportive & every WOD has everyone cheering each other one when you feel like you want to keel over and give up. Plus they do a lot of events together so it’s truly a community feel when you walk in the door.
CrossFit is about working out & a LOT of it is mental. It gives you the tools to ignore your brain and keep pushing that extra mile (push up, burpee, dead lift, whatever). The WODs are mixed up so one day may be weights, the next day is more intense cardio so you never know what to expect. Most of the time I have three phases of a WOD:
1. Before the WOD — Man, I don’t wanna
2. During the WOD — Man, I am TIRED/​DYING
3. After the WOD — Man, I didn’t push hard enough.
Trust me, it’s usually more than enough.
CF Code Red often runs LivingSocial/​Groupon type deals so you can try it out. That’s how I got here and now I’m a full time member. I feel better, stronger and mentally tougher than I did in August. I even signed up for my first marathon because CF has given me that kind of motivation and confidence. So give it a go. You’ll be hooked.
*you will not be hooked on burpees. They are the devil.

Crossfit code red is where it is at! Before CF I belonged to 24 hour fitness. I would go to the gym, take classes, use the elliptical & run. Things got pretty BORING.
The motivation was always there I just needed to pep up my workout!
I came across a GROUPON for CFCR. I thought about it all weekend & finally decided… yes, I am doing this! The box is so welcoming… everyone helps everyone out! Whether its to help pick out your weights or that extra cheer of motivation… CFCR is it!
The best part for me is seeing the dramatic changes to my body! Jake helps guide & teach you through all the lifts & has adjustments to help you if your not strong enough to do a workout… you will get there!
I ran H2C this past August & ran the fastest I have ever run. My running has improved… can’t wait till my next marathon!
Give CFCR a chance… you will be addicted!

CrossFit Code Red is a great box with awesome coaches! Jake, Rudy, and Conrad are very knowledgable about what they do and can answer any questions or concerns you may have. I did the 1-​week trial but knew after the first class that I wanted to sign up. What’s great about this box is that you are immediately thrown into the workouts. There’s nothing wrong with trying at this place. If you can’t do an exercise as listed, then the coaches will help you to modify to your capabilities. CFCR has a very supportive and encouraging atmosphere, so don’t be nervous to come try a CrossFit class! Sometimes the hardest part of getting a workout in is just showing up to the gym. Once you’re here, the camaraderie around the box will want you to stay and push through the workout with everyone! You’ll want to come back for more. :)

Crossfit Code Red is the most amazing gym/​box I’ve ever been a part of. I joined 8 months ago and can’t believe the transformation my body and mind has gone through. Jake and the other coaches are so helpful and knowledgable. It feels like you’re part of a family when you’re there because everyone is so supportive and encouraging. Try Crossfit here once and you’ll be hooked I promise.

I joined CFCR two years ago and can honestly say i’m in the best shape of my life. Coach Maslin started out as a member of Crossfit and worked hard to become the head coach and owner. He transformed a small one room class into a fantastic studio with all the equipment needed for a great workout. The students are all friendly and will push each other to do their best. The workouts all vary in length and intensity and they will keep your body guessing. Many of the students even do outside activities together such as Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. All are welcomed to join. I have not gone back to a regular gym (Bally’s/24 Hour) in almost two years and i will never go back. Code Red has it all.

Before going to CrossFit Code Red, exercise was a chore. Never found motivation on the Nautilus circuit or treadmill at the big name gym. Even the group fitness classes at those places quickly become repetitive for me.
Crossfit Code Red has changed my entire perspective on exercise. Constantly varied workouts (WODs), individual attention, and great comradery make this place a gem. Excellent coaches ensure safety though careful demonstration and warm-​ups before each WOD and every WOD can scaled from the first timer to the prime athlete. I’m totally addicted to Crossfit and have been a member of this gym for almost a year!

I joined CrossFit Code Red (CFCR) about two months ago. It was extremely hard to walk in the door for the first time as I have never been an athletic person or spent any quality time in the gym. I should have walked in sooner!
Jake and Rudy have helped inspire and push me during every class. Every day there is a new workout (workout of the day — WOD) that can be adjusted to suit any fitness level. Even starting at the beginning level, I have found nothing but encouragement and camaraderie from the other CrossFitters. It is a great feeling to be surrounded by physical role models that want you to succeed as much, and maybe even more, than you do!
At just two months, I can feel a complete change in my body and confidence. My wife and children have all noticed changes in me and are all making better choices as well. I will be attending CFCR for many years to come.

Crossfit Code Red is one of my favorite Crossfit boxes (gyms) in the Portland area. Jake is incredibly knowledgable about Crossfit and exercise physiology in general. While the gym can at times seem geared toward the more hardcore side, Jake always makes it inviting to newcomers who are interested in pushing themselves and redefining their limits. I personally mix Crossfit Code Red classes with weightlifting and running, and it’s the perfect addition to my schedule. I came to CFCR through Groupon and definitely plan on continuing once that’s over.

Believe the hype, and don’t try to convince yourself you need to be in shape before you crossfit. Watching the youtube videos can be intimidating, but the staff at Code Red are able to regress any exercise if you are unable to perform it in a way that will build you up to the point you can perform it. Regularly visiting any crossfit will change your life. You won’t be wasting time looking at yourself in a mirror at a big box gym and you will see better results in much less time because you are working outside of your comfort zone. I’ve gone to a couple different crossfits around the country while traveling for work, and as long as I live in the Portland area I will workout at Code Red, even if it means driving across town. I already drive ½ an hour when there are closer boxes near me. The coaches have been great with finding alternative exercises during the WODs when an injury leaves me unable to do the prescribed exercise. They have also been helpful in the motivation dept. I always find that I am pushing myself to the limit each day despite how blasted my body still is from the day before. The other crossfitters I have become acquainted with there have all been good people and contribute to the motivation also. My only regret is not having started crossfitting sooner in life, it would have prevented a lot injuries doing daily things. What are you waiting for, take control of your life.