CrossFit Somerville

Crossfit is not for the faint of heart, or for someone that is out of touch with their physical body and limitations. I find it’s best to check my ego and unhealthy competitiveness at the door. I’m sorry to read about Jeff and his injury during a workout. That’s terrible.
When I walk into any gym, my first thought is to take care of myself, listen to my body, and avoid injury and know that accidents happen in milliseconds. I think this *every* time I enter a gym, whether I’m new or have been going there for years. It’s good self-​care. I hope Jeff recovers well.
My experience with CrossFit Somerville is awesome! I’ve gone to 3 other great Crossfit gyms, but this one has excellent trainers (I’ve had 4 different ones since Jan. 2015, including the owner.) They do care about form and using the body in a way that allows for maximum use outside the gym. I’ve seen one guy that was overweight and never been to a Crossfit, get excellent training. He did not lift a heavy barbell for months, until his body got strong, lost weight, got flexible and had correct form.
I really love these guys. I’m 51 year old female, so I’m on the older side of the clientele, and they respect my decisions on how far I push my body while giving me great incentive to succeed. Thank you!

2 years after my injury at this gym and I am still paying the consequences, in fact my situation has got worse. That’s right, I had a life altering injury the 2^nd work out at this gym b/​c the supervision was terrible and the workout was incredibly dangerous.
I’m adding this review again b/​c my previous review was deemed «not» recommended, whatever that means.
I will add that when trying to get a refund I was ignored on the phone, by email and even in person. It took me 2 weeks to even reach a manager. Considering a personal injury lawyer b/​c I my health insurance can’t cover the amount of acupuncture and physical therapy I need in order to play music like I used to.

I’ve been going to Crossfit Somerville for almost 3 years now and I love it. Unfortunately, I don’t have much to compare it to because I’ve never done Crossfit anywhere else, but part of the reason I haven’t is because Crossfit Somerville seems like an impossible experience to replicate anywhere else.
First and foremost for what makes Crossfit Somerville unique is the community. You tend to see the same people on a regular basis and we take time during class to really get to know each other. There is a small handful of teachers so before long you are on a first name basis with everyone and can count on seeing people regularly. They also host non-​crossift events as well as occasionally coordinate outings in the area. This means that there is built in accountability and motivation.
The small class sizes are a benefit. This not only helps you meet people, but it also means greater attention from the teacher. The teachers get to know you and are there to help, motivate, or commiserate as needed.
Come as you are. There isn’t a lot of pressure to conform to a certain standard. Some people can lift a lot of weight others can do all of the body weight movements, and still others come with almost no training at all. Crossfit Somerville is able to accommodate everyone. It is the perfect place for the novice to get started and yet is challenging enough to keep you going. You aren’t going to find a lot of egos here.
Finally, the owner, JT, is one of the teachers and you are very likely to meet him early on. He is very responsive to the customers and has made some great improvements to the gym based on feedback he gets from all of us.
Crossfit Somerville is more of a collective than a gym. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in Crossfit or intestreded in working out and having a fun time doing it.

Being a member at CFSV is hands down my favorite part of living in Somerville. The coaching has made me a stronger, smarter athlete. As a distance runner, I initially wasn’t sure how this would fit in with my training, but CrossFit has made me faster and capable of things I truly couldn’t have imagined (really, things I didn’t even know existed) before getting started here.
Mostly though, it’s just good fun. The environment is laid-​back and welcoming, and you’ll quickly feel like you’re part of a unique and cool community. We’re working hard to get stronger, but we also don’t take ourselves too seriously.

I strongly endorse CFSV. The coaching and attention is excellent, and the programming is thoughtful and intentional. JT places a strong emphasis on creating a healthy, supportive, and inclusive community. Having dropped in at other boxes I’ve experienced a lot of the classic criticisms of Crossfit: random programming, movements performed quickly but with poor form, and yucky culture. I’m happy to say that all of those are intentionally absent from CFSV.

I’ve been a member of Crossfit Somerville for a year, and it has completely changed my life in a good way, not just because the practice of Crossfit is so good for you generally, but because of the people at Crossfit Somerville. The trainers are exceptional — they pay close attention to form, they inspire, and give personal attention. They are also all fun people, and make classes great to attend.
There is a wonderful community at Crossfit Somerville, and I’ve made a lot of friends there. The atmosphere is supportive and non-​competitive. The space is large and the class sizes are small (which makes a difference). For those who care, there is ample parking.
I can’t imagine a better facility than Crossfit Somerville. It is one of the main reasons I want to stay living in Somerville.

I have checked out many different CF gyms in and around Boston, and this is the worst. It was the smallest in group size, and yet, I felt like we were given the least amount of attention to form, motivation, etc. Parking is bad, the gym is very small… has a funky smell, and we didn’t feel very welcomed there. Thumbs down.

I spent two months living in Boston this summer and decided to join CrossFit Somerville to start getting in shape. This gym offers high quality training in a accepting and enthusiastic environment. I’ve never pushed myself harder, or felt so encouraged to go the extra mile, than I did at CFSV. The people are incredible, the trainers are inspiring and extremely supportive. If you live in Boston and you want to get in the best shape of your life then go here.

I did not make it past the phone call. Arrogant, rude, condescending…