CrossFit Bloomington

I've been to 7 different CrossFit gyms and this is the only one I can confidently say that I will not return. At my very first CF gym, in Atlanta where "southern hospitality" is standard, I remember a girl crying on the floor and all the coaches and athletes worked so hard to help her figure out that her nutrition was affecting her performance, mood, etc, and then they worked together to help her find better alternatives. There have been times where I've been away from CFB for a few weeks and on my return, was attacked for being 3 minutes late to a class that hadn't started yet, and I think about that girl at my first gym. Is there a reason I hadn't been to the gym in a while? Is there a reason I was late? Could I be experiencing some frustrations related to or outside of the gym? Nobody sought to understand or help me, paid "coaches" and members alike, and that is how I've felt for the duration of my 9 months at this gym. I cleaned the gym weekly in exchange for membership (even when I couldn't make it to the workouts for weeks on end sometimes) so I still got automated texts as if I was a wavering prospect; I replied to one invitation to share my concerns back in December and got no response. Then, more recently, I responded to another automated text and was told to keep my opinion to myself as it is not my gym (in this case, my opinion was to reach out to people who attended Bring A Friend Day and invite them back in, like my introverted friend who *did* want to come back but didn't know what next steps to take). The final straw was when a coach called me out from across the room for not participating in a warmup movement and I told her I'd rather discuss my rationale in private. Long story short, she kept pushing until I blew up on her in front of the whole class and told her I was trying to keep things professional and not voice my concerns in front of everyone. Unheard, I finally left, where the head coach happened to be walking in. I told him I wouldn't be returning and he said, "good, nobody wants you here anyway," to which I responded, "thanks for taking the time to understand my point of view." Before I started here, I was warned about the owner telling people if they don't like something about the gym, they can go somewhere else. They don't receive feedback well, despite verbalizing open door policy and safety-conscious attitudes. They don't salt their iced parking lots in the winter or wear face masks properly. They have limited equipment and next to no open gym time outside of morning and evening classes. Instead of advertising student specials and attracting newcomers to the gym at the start of the semester, they started charging their coaches for membership in order to afford to pay them. Other gyms I've been to have photographers that regularly post pictures of members (with consent) to various social media and make them feel special, nutritionists/dietitians, physical therapists, etc and the "holistic approach to fitness" that CrossFit prides itself on really shines through at other gyms compared to this one. All this coming from a strong extrovert who invites lone diners to their group dinner table, a physical therapy assistant with a strong orthopedic background, my L1 and over 10 years training for and competing in triathlon up to Ironman distance as well as coaching other triathletes, swimmers, wrestlers, etc. There are a handful of empathetic individuals at this gym but overall, I have felt very unheard and undervalued at this gym and if you're looking for a sense of belonging, I'm sorry to say that I would not recommend CFB.

I have had a great experience at CrossFit Bloomington in the Masters Class. Everyone is friendly, helpful and it is great to be part of the group. All the instructors provide knowledgeable feedback that helps me have the best workout I can.

If you are totally new to working out, get intimidated by the prospect of lifting weights, but still want to work on your fitness, trust me CrossFit Bloomington is the place to be.A wonderful community, super duper friendly coaches, personalized attention (even in a group setting), great variety in exercises that helps you train every body part, and constant motivation to give your best is what drives me to the box daily.Its only been a month since I joined but I wish I could have joined this awesome CrossFit Bloomington community much earlier...!!!

CFB is my favorite place to go! Everyone is so nice and supportive, coaches are the best. We care about each other like a family, I get so much support from coaches and other members. I love all of them! Going to the gym everyday is like a Christmas for me. No matter how tired I am, how bad my day is, going to CFB makes everyday the best day in my life.

I have absolutely loved my experience at CFB! The coaches are so knowledgeable and supportive, the membership is so welcoming, and I feel that I'm getting in the best shape of my life. Definitely appreciate the accountability and organized setting. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to better themselves, physically, mentally, emotionally.

Thanks for stars Chewy!

Great coaches, great community!