OX BOX GYM – CrossFit

I visited the Ox Box gym on 7^th ave while I was in town on a 2 week work trip. I travel to crossfit gyms across the country to keep up with my training so I have the opportunity to meet great gym owners all over the place! The coaches and staff as well as the owner at this gym were all extremely friendly and I had a great experience. I could walk/​run from my Marriott hotel in Pioneer Sq., which made it convenient. I emailed coach Tony who was more than welcoming and set me up as soon as I arrived. The facilities had more to offer than your typical crossfit gym including an upstairs with beautiful locker rooms. They offer yoga/​pilates/​massage/​etc ;)
I focused on a squat program I was on and they had squat racks downstairs along with a lifting platform so I could work on my oly lifts as well. I was also able to jump into a crossfit class to get a good metcon in. The coaches were very knowledgeable.
I will definitely visit again if I am in the area! Thanks for the visit!

I’d like to present this award to the Oxbox gym for having the nicest bathroom in all the CrossFit gyms land.
I’d also like to give an honorary mention award for the fact that they have air-​conditioning. Another uncommon feature at boxes.
Oxbox is staffed/​owned by LMPs. With that kind of background, and with massage service available there, you can bet that you’re not going to undergo training that pushes intensity with the wrong movements.
The space is small with tall ceilings. If you’re looking for a more personal training experience, this would be the spot for you.
I had a massage with Seth and afterwards, I felt long and lean – which is a feat if you’ve ever met me in-​person.
I suffer from a desk posture, and my pecs were stretched out so well, when I played VB later that night, I had to consciously say, «FLEX!» in order for my arm to actually serve the ball instead of sending it right into the sand in front of me.
I’m scheduling a personal training session next week. I’ve been running most of the summer and I can’t maintain muscle mass with just running so I’m really looking forward to it!

I’m pretty new to this crossfit thing, and frankly, I’m just out of shape. A dear friend encouraged me to give Ox Box a try. I’m in love with this place.
The people that work there are ABSOLUTELY what sets this gym apart.
They will push you, but they also pay attention to your level of fitness, and physical ability. I’m learning how to do the excercises properly, so I don’t get hurt, I just get STRONGER.
Tony, Seth, Sarah, and Cassk have all been incredibly positive, and push me past what I thought I could accomplish. I am so inspired, and excited to come back everyday!
PLUS.most of the workouts feel like «adult recess». I usually find myself smiling and laughing by the time class is over. I mean, it’s HARD, no doubt, but the vibe is so positive, and everyone there is in it together.
Really, this place is life changing.

When it comes to exercise, I am the type that gets bored and unmotivated easily so sticking to something for a long period of time is actually really impressive. I have been coming to Ox Box almost 8 months now and I love it. I usually go 3 – 4 times a week as it part of my routine now. Before Crossfit, I would not be able to recall when the last time I walked into the gym or put on a pair of running shoes. Since I started CF, I can see the progress and keep challenging myself to get stronger, faster, and most importantly, healthier.
The trainers/​staff are the best. Tony, Seth, Cassk, Sarah, and Stefanie are extremely friendly and helpful. They push and motivate you throughout the workout at the level they know you can accomplish. You’d be amazed what your body can do when all you need is a little push! What I really love about the trainers are their emphasize on form. Before, during, and even after the workouts, they take the time to go over the form with you to prevent injury. I used to be intimidated by anything related to weight training because I was afraid of getting injured but now, I am able to pay attention to my form and overtime, increment in weight for various exercises. They always ask how your body is feeling and follow up on injuries you may have had. They genuinely care!
Other pros:
— Very clean facility with multiple shower stalls, dressing rooms, and towels.
— You will make new friends! We help motivate each other through the WODs :)
— It is conveniently located in Downtown Seattle for those who work or live close by
— Price range for unlimited monthly classes is affordable compared to other boxes
— Massage and personal training available
— Ample parking
Stop by Ox Box for a drop in class and give it a try!

I am a runner and was just looking for a place to get a few high-​intensity workouts to add to my weekly training. What I got was so much more! I had started training for my first half marathon and I was feeling injured and over-​trained. Tony and Seth talked with me multiple times about my training plan and helped me figure out a perfect plan for how my body was feeling at the time.
The plan was to come to crossfit 4 – 5 days a week, focus on strength, stretching, massage and give the impact training a break for a few weeks. Normally, I would think they were crazy cause I’m a runner and you can’t not run when training! I trusted there advice though and on race day, I couldn’t believe how strong and ready I felt. I have ran 2 marathons and countless half marathons and have never had race feel as good as this one did. I can’t thank Tony and Seth enough for helping me get ready for that race. I’m currently training for my second half and have my full trust in Tony and Seth to help me achieve a new PR come race day.
I never thought it existed that I could find a gym that not only provides good quality workouts for all levels of fitness, but also cares about how your body is feeling and making sure it’s getting the attention needed to stay strong and reduce over-​use, over-​training and staying injury free.
I have been going to oxbox since January 2014 and I can’t believe the progress I’ve made so far. My runs are getting stronger and faster, I am getting stronger and leaner. Things I never thought I could do, I’m doing with ease. Well muscle-​ups are still a struggle ;).
If you are new or intimidated by crossfit, give oxbox a try. Tony or Seth. Or honestly any of the trainers, will make you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. There are always 4 levels to every workout and they walk you through all of the movements and help you decide what level is right for you. I didn’t think it existed that I could find a gym that is not only dedicated to the training, but also your body mechanics and helping you stay injury free.
I should mention that I tried out 4 crossfit gyms in my search to finding a place to commit too and I can tell you through my experience, there is no other place like oxbox around.

I’ve been to a lot of gyms: 24 hour fitness, Redmond Athletic Club, Seattle Gym, WAC, SAC, UW IMA, etc. Oxbox is by far my favorite.
Like most crossfit gyms, Oxbox is a bit pricey. Anywhere from $ 150-​$ 220 a month. However, the point of a gym is to be healthy, be fit, maybe lose some weight, etc. A lot of gyms are just too crowded during the lunch hour or after work hours. A lot of the times you just do the elliptical for an hour or lift weights for an hour, never push yourself, and wonder why you don’t look much better. Oxbox is never too crowded, and it’s small group classes ensure that you get personal attention to form, your progress, etc. If you hire a personal trainer at another gym, you can get up to $ 150 in 3 short classes, so price-​wise you’re actually getting a better deal at Oxbox. As a cross fit newbie, I was a bit intimidated coming in the first time, even though I had a lot of exercise experience. As others have said, the trainers: Tony, Seth, Jase, Liam, Cassk are extremely friendly and helpful, and the levels: 1,2,3,RX and FB, allow for you to pick and choose the difficulty. At the end of every workout, you’ll be surprised how much you pushed yourself.
If you work downtown, at least giving this a try is a must. They have group classes at 6 am, 7 am, 11 am, 12, 1pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm, so there’s basically no excuse not to go. Try it out, you won’t regret it.

I dropped in and got a great workout. Place is not gigantic but you will get a great workout.
All Instructors were engaged. I brought a co worker along for her first crossfit experience. Instructors took extra time with her to scale her workout and ensure her experience was a positive one. Before class began we received great instruction on knees to elbows and toes to bar.
They emphasize form. Tony made me do all my push ups to full extension — so no cheating.

Ox Box is a small crossfit gym in downtown Seattle. It’s easy to get to if you need to get a workout in. The gym primarily caters to the corporate workers in the area.
The place has basic crossfit equipment. One rower, kettlebells, barbell and weights, no MU rings, no Olympic platforms. If you wanted to do your own workout you could not due to the space. It’s very tight. It’s not the most competitive gym, I’ve been to. Just a gym focusing on improving fitness so you can only do classes here.
The Trainer and the people were nice. The showers and bathrooms are nicely furnished and even their shower has a rain-​ceiling showerhead.
They do charge drop-​ins here. I’ve been to plenty of CF gyms where they don’t but… hey every gym is it’s own and does it’s own thing. I respect that but I guess if I visited Seattle again, I’d go check a different box out. And what was really annoying was that they charge an odd price of $ 27 and some change instead of a round even number like $ 20 or $ 25. Paying with cash, I hate receiving leftover coin change.
So if you just need to get a work out in, this place is not bad but if you are training to go to competitions or have your own specific program you are following, I would go elsewhere.

If you’re looking to drop-​in — Ox Box is an AWESOME spot to try!
My experience with Tony began before I even stepped foot into Ox Box Gym. I’ll admit it right now: I only came here for a t-​shirt. As a drop-​inner from Phoenix, in Seattle for about 30 hours, I thought — pretty great souvenir, a unique crossfit t-​shirt. and the workout would be a plus! Anyways, I found ‘em on Unilocal,doing a search from home based on where I knew the hotel was located. 6 minute walk from where I was staying, great! I sent an email (two actually, because I was THAT dedicated to this idea) making sure they would have t-​shirts. Can you imagine, I show up, sweat, and don’t even get the shirt. not happening. Tony responded, shirts would be there, or worst case he’d ship them, and was super friendly over email, which I appreciated.
So this morning, I dilly-​dally as always, saying to myself «maybe I’ll just go to the 8am». which, turns out, doesn’t exist. I realize this at 6:50, and bolt out the door to make it to the 7am class. I met Tony, just as nice in person as he was over email, «Sydney… right. t-​shirt girl!» yep. that’s right, crazy has arrived!
The class was led by Seth. I was the only newbie in the class, and still Seth went out of his way to do a name-​game with the other 6 regulars — med ball toss calling each person by name so that I felt a part of the group. WOD wise, it was sort of a light day. which meant I still sweat profusely and was 3^rd last to finish (.not RX). As I was going about the WOD, Seth made a point of checking in with me. «how’s your wrist feel?», and was there when I had questions too. At the end of the work out, he gave me a high five and told me «Nice Job!», just like I’m used to at my gym back home.
All in all, super impressed with Ox Box, Tony and Seth. I didn’t even comment on the gym itself — pretty amazing. wayyy nicer than I’m used to. but still I think this is the kind of place where you might show up for the equipment/​amenities, and keep coming back because of the people.

I’m not an overly dramatic person, but I can honestly say that OxBox has changed my life. I’ve always been intimidated by Crossfit gyms, but Seth and Tony have a different approach. Their backgrounds in massage therapy and physical training provide the perfect combination for a holistic approach in becoming toned and fit. The workouts are geared for the novices (me a year ago) through elite athletes (not me yet).
In one year I have lost 40 lbs (haven’t done much other exercise, but have also changed my eating habits), can actually lift and carry weights and complete an intense workout. I am proud to have discovered muscles I never knew I had and to generally feel and look healthy and contributing to a happier self.
I cannot say enough great things about OxBox, but don’t take my word for it, come and meet Seth, Tony and Steph and see firsthand how wonderful they are.
The members are also great — I’ve made many good friends!

When it comes to working out typically I fly solo. That way I don’t have anyone to wait on or to show how to complete an exercise or deal with any whining but every once in a while I get the hankering to work out with a friend. Once I found out Jen B took the plunge and started to attend Crossfit classes at Ox Box Gym I jumped at the chance to have a sweaty date.
Before my class I e-​mailed the gym with my usual lowdown of how long I’ve been taking Crossfit, can I attend a class, and how much it would be. I eagerly awaited a reply but did not receive one. Oh well, I showed up anyway! Ox Box is in the middle of downtown with an impressive blazing red sign along the wall. The interior, while smaller than most Crossfit gyms I’ve been to, was industrial and streamlined. There was a gentleman at the front desk who was very warm. I explained to him I was dropping in to work out with Jen and I had sent an e-​mail but did not get a reply. He was very surprised that my e-​mail had not been responded to. He apologized and said they pride themselves on responding in haste. I then filled out the necessary liability paperwork and was pointed to the direction of the locker room. The locker room is by far the nicest locker room I’ve encountered. What it lacks in space it makes up for with top of the line lockers, cubbies, showers, toilets, and a multiple high powered water spigots.
No more dallying around, it was time to work out! At Ox Box each of the WODs (Crossfit speak for «work out of the day») have various levels. If you are brand spanking new, level 1 is for you. If you are a novice level 2 and 3 are your best bet. If you are insane level 4 is where you want to be. Our coach (his name escapes me!), who was the man I encountered when I first entered, thoroughly demonstrated the moves of the workout for us. After a brief stretch session we were off on our own grunting, sweating, and trying to catch our breath completing the work out. Once we were all done there was time to cooldown and stretch.
My experience at Ox Box was a total win!

I joined Oxbox three months ago and LOVE it. Seth and Tony are amazing trainers and are so supportive and encouraging on top of that. I was super unfit when I started but they never made me feel embarrassed or out of place. Instead, they worked with me and modified exercises as necessary and helped me believe I could do this. I highly recommend Oxbox!

I cannot say enough about how amazing this gym is. Seth and Tony are amazing trainers and more importantly AMAZING PEOPLE. They always challenge you right up until the point where you think you can’t do it and help you climb over that ledge. They have been nothing but supportive of me and they genuinely care about their members. After being a regular a the gym for a very long time, I have started to develop a family relationship with everyone.
I recently tore two tendons in my foot. I live to sweat and I love this gym, so this is a HUGE let down for me especially at this stressful time in my life. Despite the obvious challenge of not being able to use one of my legs, Seth and Tony were encouraging me to stay in the gym.
This morning, Seth took an hour out of his day to brainstorm different upper body exercises that I could do in place of certain parts of the daily WODs that I won’t be able to do. We came up with twenty-​something replacement workouts that I can do. Seth did this for me TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE. He could have charged me for an hour of personal training, but he didn’t because he is an amazing person who is committed to my well-​being.
There is no other gym like this. There are no other trainers like Seth and Tony. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

Crossfit n00b here.
I used to be an athlete. Now approaching 30, I get winded pouring milk in my fruit loops.
Oh Hai Ox Box!
Patient trainers, lots of attention to posture/​form/​fundamentals. Work out at your pace with a small group of awesome peeps.
Things I love:
–Private bathrooms/​showers
–Location
–Cool Trainers
–Sore muscles indicating progress
–Feeling light on my feet again (Watch out dance floors near you)

Alright, I am a runner who enjoys functional body movements like yoga and pilates and not what I consider a gym rat or «one of THOSE people.» You know who I’m talking about, the people who don’t work for the government, yet speak in fluent acronyms related to… who knows but «burpies» didn’t sound likesomething I wanted to learn more about.
But I like a challenge, and I don’t like looking like a saggy old hag.
LONG story short, I have an injury that renders me… slow. By that, I mean that I have a spinal cord injury and a traumatic brain injury which caused me to lose a lot of muscle after two months in the hospital and those that were left are atrophied. Basically, my mind tells my body to do something and it just wants to do something entirely different (the signals between my brain and body don’t work normally) or it does what I tell it to but on a delay (muscle spasms) which can cause me to fall.
Ok. SO I want to be strong. A friend of mine went to Oxbox and did the Ironman in 4 months of training, never running, swimming or biking those distances before, let alone all at once. Plus, he had a six-​pack, yowza! Anyhooooo, I digress. I wanted to go to a place that was balanced in keeping you strong but also not injuring myself (which is super easy for me to do) which is what I hear a lot of when it comes to crossfit.
I started seeing Tony for some person training to see whether it was a joke for me to even try. He assured me that I could go at my own pace and that there were other options for me to keep me from knocking out my own teeth. Baby Steps.
I’m now moving on to classes and love it! It’s fun, painful, embarrassing but it gets you out of your comfort zone and into a whole new you. My goal is to do regular push-​ups, maybe a pull up. Who knows. But I believe that I could do it– they’re so supportive and your own cheerleaders (not bad lookin’ either ladies… and gents). Plus, Tony looks like Bradley Cooper if you’re into that. If he reads this please don’t make me pay by doing push-​ups.
The space is modern, clean and has all of the amenities you need to come in, get an awesome workout and get back to work smelling and feeling fresh, but sore.

I have never been a person that loves exercise. That is until now. My office is just down the street from the OxBox and after months of driving past it I finally decided to check it out. I would be lying to say I wasn’t a little intimidated. Mostly because I knew nothing about CrossFit, but also because I hadn’t stepped foot inside a gym for nearly 3 years. I was completely out of shape. Despite my fears, I went to the website and dropped them an email asking for more info. Almost immediately I heard back from Seth. We scheduled a consultation and as soon as I walked in the front door I instantly felt at ease. The space itself is really bright, clean, and well designed. No floor to ceiling mirrors and endless lines of treadmills that I had become so used to seeing in other gyms. After talking to Seth, he recommended I start out with some personal training so that I could get comfortable with CrossFit while also building up my strength and endurance. It was the best decision I ever made. Five months later and I’ve gone from doing just personal training to an average of 3 – 4 group classes per week. The classes are small and full of REAL people that encourage each other and make it a truly fun place to work out.
As if all that isn’t enough, I recently broke my foot (an injury totally unrelated to CrossFit) and Seth created custom workouts for me so I can keep the momentum going without compromising my recovery. I can’t believe I went from being a person that hates exercise to doing whatever it takes to get it done… even with a broken foot! Seth, Tony and Stefanie have created an environment that enables me to push my personal limits further than I ever thought possible. I really can’t say enough good things about it. OxBox rocks!

I absolutely LOVE Ox Box.
I’m still relatively new to the world of CrossFit and, like most people (I assume), had certain preconceived notions of what CrossFit was and the type of people associated with it (you know, the overtly competitive ultra muscle-​head type… bro). After several recommendations from fellow co-​workers, I stopped in to see what these guys were all about.
Actually, let me back up a second. The real reason why I was entertaining a new gym was that I was simply tired of my lack of progress and the yo yo-​ing of motivation to keep going to the gym on a regular basis (I also didn’t exactly appreciate the lack of locker/​shower cleanliness at my old gym either, but that’s another story). I used to go the gym right down the street, and don’t get me wrong, it’s great if you’re incredibly self motivated and have the time and knowledge to program your own workout. I simply ended up becoming lazy and defaulted to a boring routine of weight lifting followed by a cardio machine of some type and more often than not cut corners and rarely pushed myself. I came in, did my thing and left. Didn’t talk to anyone, didn’t ask for help, just got in and got out. After 5 years of that, I found out that’s exactly what I didn’t need.
So fast forward, I needed something different. Cue Seth, Tony, & Stephanie. Three of the most ridiculously nice people you will ever meet. Stephanie took the time to talk to me and answered a lot of questions about the gym, Crossfit, and all my general personal needs and goals. Seth invited me to drop in for a trial class which was super nice, so I did, and it kicked my butt in good way AND it didn’t kill me. These guys definitely know how to push you, but not overdo it. But to be honest and fair, I was still skeptical because of 1) price (crossfit classes in general are steep if you’re coming from a normal gym) and 2) wondering if I could stay motivated to keep coming in (and, you know, plus the whole preconceived Ultra Elite Hyper Competitve Musclehead thing).
It’s been about roughly 5 months of coming in and working out with these guys I can say it’s one thing I really really look forward to during my work week. Here’s what I like about it (because I know all of you love lists):
— The work outs of the day (or WODs) are all very different day to day and stress different areas of fitness
— You work out in a group whom are all going at their own pace (you get to choose the level you workout at 1 – 3 or RX, depending how strong you are or how your body feels that day)
— They watch over you as you do the work out to make sure you have proper form and to motivate you
— You sometimes have unique workouts such as Team challenges and they bring in outside professional help to instruct Olympic style weight lifting
— They really stress the importance of stretching post workout and offer great advice on self massage (they are massage therapists after all)
— They ask you how you’re feeling and encourage asking them questions
— The people who come and workout here are the most friendly awesome folks who are extremely encouraging as well
— The showers and bathrooms are super clean (and very modern according to my standards at least)
— You get to log in your score via iPad (or on a local computer if you forgot to do it at the gym) for that day and get to track your progress online
— They always do fun local event challenges as a gym team such as Tough Mudder and The Big Climb
— Unlimited classes 6 days a week (8 time slots Morning, Afternoon, Evening during weekdays)
— They actually encourage you to let your body rest a week after 3 – 4 weeks of training
I’m stronger, faster, and much more energetic than I have been in quite some time and I’m excited at the progress I’m making on my terms. I honestly can’t wait for the next workout!

I was in Seattle for work and did a drop in at Ox Box. I highly recommend it. Some CrossFit gyms seem to pride themselves on a post-​apocalyptic aesthetic, Ox Box is the opposite. The facilities are new, very clean, and someplace you’d actually want to shower.
The Ox Box has a laid back vibe, but the workout was smart, intense, and fun.

I’ve been working with Seth for over 4 years– first as my massage therapist and then also as my personal trainer. That right there should tell you how awesome he is at both… As a massage therapist, he finds spots I didn’t even know needed work (as well as the ones i point out) and i always leave a session feeling infinitely better. As a trainer, Seth uses his knowledge of my body that he gains through massage to work muscles in problem areas to ensure that i don’t re-​injure a spot we’ve been working on. His work out plans are always challenging and even fun. And each session with Seth is fun– like hanging out with a friend who’s helping you meet your fitness goals. That’s a win in my book!
And no mention of Oxbox would be complete without mentioning Steph and Tony– they’re always friendly and fun to hang out with pre and post workout. Love the gym and the people!

I can easily recommend oxbox gym. Tony and Seth rock! It’s got the killer combo of quality training in a beautiful space. I like that I can have fun while working out, but it’s the quick results and new-​found confidence that keep me going back. For me it’s been an incredibly positive mind & body transformation; it really is just an awesome feeling to have so much energy and to feel strong. The space is beautifully designed and functions really well (and the shower suites are the nicest I have seen). The crowd is diverse — people just starting to work out for the first time and competitive athletes — but the vibe is good, very Seattle in the best sense.
So I am just passing the word about this gem of a gym: I learned about Tony and Seth from word of mouth and the friends I have recommended have all had good experiences too. Plus it’s a great deal for unlimited classes…