Crossfit X-Factor

Great box for a workout. If you’re looking for a crossfit workout this is a great place. The trainer, James, was helpful and friendly. I was here on business and was happy to find x-​factor within walking distance.

The owners were kind enough to let me stop in for a WOD (no charge) when I was visiting from out of town. Maybe the box isn’t centrally located, but parking was ample, they had plenty of equipment, and the people were nice and friendly. The WOD was also a good one, with enough instruction and good pacing to get a lot done in an hour.
The box was pretty minimal, and a bit on the basic side, but I didn’t have a problem with that. But that doesn’t mean it was dirty or dumpy. I see some people complaining about cleanliness of the facility on Unilocal,and frankly, if that’s your deciding factor then perhaps you should go sign up at a Globo gym where the bathrooms are cleaned hourly and they have tv’s connected to the treadmills.
Thanks for welcoming me Crossfit X-​Factor.

This gym is legit. Show up ready to work. And don’t act like your shit doesn’t stink when you walk through the door because you’ve done crossfit for 3 months.

This is a terrible Crossfit gym — I went here for about two weeks worth of classes before realizing that it was a bad call to sign up for a membership here. Not only is the gym out the way, it’s literally falling apart. There are holes in the wall, incredibly shoddy equipment, and the fact that they don’t have enough ab mats/​foam rollers/​jump ropes for everybody. The bathrooms are pretty gross, I feel like I’m going to contract MRSA at any second.
The gym’s decrepit state would be forgiveable if the instruction was good, but the simple fact is that it’s not. The coaches don’t pay attention when folks are doing lifts, choosing instead to joke around with their friends or paying only close attention to the guys doing really heavy lifts. Everybody else gets ignored. Even worse, as one reviewer noted, they’re horrible at providing modifications to a lot of the moves. Never a good sign for a Crossfit gym.

Crossfit X Factor is only good if you are a high level/​competitive cross fitter. It is not welcoming for newcomers or even regular gym goers. The coaches really don’t do a good enough job of modifying or leveling workouts for anyone else. They really only focus on their specially trained athletes, making the gym very cliquey, and definitely not worth the money. There are many other crossfit gyms in Portland that are welcoming, and have trainers and athletes who are encouraging and will actually help you to reach your fitness goal.

It’s not about the location, the quality of the building, who you see, or what you look like. It’s about getting into shape, having a passion for a hobby you want to be the best at, a drive to fit into smaller cloths, or just pushing yourself to the limit! You go to get your ass kicked so you can sleep better at night and wake up with that relaxed sore feeling that makes you want to stretch all day. Go if you dare to lead a healthier, better life!

I was introduced to Xfactor just over a year ago. I remember walking in the then unmarked warehouse a tad concerned but quickly reassured as one of the trainers greeted me. I was hooked instantly. Not only have I gained strength and confidence, I have also been blessed with countless amazing friends. I have not experienced other Crossfit gyms but I can tell you this; these people have become part of my family. Their dedication to my physical development and personal achievements is a testament to their true character. I will never forget the day I completed my first unassisted pull up, as the feeling of accomplishment set in, I was overwhelmed with the support as others stopped what they were doing to congratulate me. Every day I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, challenge myself, and support fellow members. I can honestly say that Xfactor has positively impacted my life in unimaginable ways and I will forever be better for it. Only wish I had started sooner.

I’ve been crossfitting for over 2 years now. When I first started I was very skeptical because I used to think I didn’t like lifting and the workouts sounded so intense that I didn’t think I’d be able to ever complete a full workout. But I had been upset about my physical appearance and overall health and Chris told me to just give it a try, so I did. Now, 2 years later, I love Crossfit and could never imagine doing anything else. I’ve never felt better. I’m more fit, healthier and feel I’m in the best shape, physically and mentally, than I’ve ever been and I only see growth in the future.
For those of you who think you can’t do it, just know that my initial apprehension ceased when Chris helped me learn how to modify workouts to my level and pointing out areas to work at to grow overall, in the workouts, and inevitably in life. I owe my physical and mental health to him and all of the exceptional trainers at Crossfit X-​Factor. I love Crossfit X-​Factor and the family I’ve formed with the trainers and the members there. We are all at different levels but we work through the WOD’s together and help push each other in so many ways. The support and guidance is great and helps me push through challenges I never thought I’d complete. I’ve come to cherish the people as well as the fitness I receive at X-​Factor. I could never imagine doing anything else or going anywhere else. Just listen to the trainers, ask questions when you aren’t sure or need help with a modification, and give it your best, knowing that you can do anything you put your mind to.

I have been to other crossfit gyms in the S. California area and my experience when I first got here was a marked departure from what I was normally used to. I was greeted as I walked in and I remember that there wasn’t a meathead mentality – that there were people who were level headed and made themselves available to chat.
I had done crossfit before so I’m familiar with the culture of most boxes – what made X-​Factor stand out was seeing people of varying levels of fitness giving it everything they had with a background commitment to themselves in addition to moving stats on a whiteboard.
The other thing that struck me was a commitment to warm-​up, stretching, gaining back mobility specific to the work you did in the WOD that day as well as skill work and developing more competency in areas you were deficient… overall a pretty solid experience!
Tyrone Spencer

Ok, I’ve been to 4 classes here and it’s time to update my review. The first few times, I had good instruction and felt like I got a thorough workout. This last time I went, it was like talking to a stone wall about getting a modification for one of their exercises. I seriously walked away out of frustration three times because the instructor wasn’t working with me. Luckily, I got a groupon for their studio so I don’t feel guilty about not going back.
Since I first went to their studio, I went to another cross-​fit type class and I realized how much better it could be. This studio is good if you’re already physically fit and have a lot of strength. However, if you’re like me and are just starting out or just aren’t that strong yet you’ll be frustrated with the classes and lack of instruction.