Ballard CrossFit — Attraction in Seattle

Ballard CrossFit was my home gym (and really, second home) for over three years. I recently moved out of the area and was so sad to leave this gym and community!

I've visited many CrossFit gyms, and BCF has the best programming I've ever experienced. The coaches focus on long-term understanding of movements and muscle memory in correct positions as well as proper form. This approach prevents injury and really ensures a good foundation of movements. Ballard CrossFit also offers a Barbell Club and Gymnastics Club for athletes who want to take their mastery of movement even farther.

Beyond programming, the coaching cues here are consistent (throughout your workout, not just occasional or while doing "strength") and very helpful. Each coach truly cares about all members and finding a way to coach them individually - not just using the same coaching techniques for all athletes. I feel like I have such a good understanding of how I personally can improve my technique after being coached here for years.

And the community - I can't say enough great things about the people at this gym! It's truly a judgement-free zone of athletes who care about you as a person and are genuinely happy to see you every day. I looked forward to working out after work daily, and when I visit Seattle now, a visit to Ballard CrossFit is on the top of my...

Ballard CrossFit was my body's home base for 5 years. I tried out a few other CrossFit gyms, and this is hands down the best. The major difference for me is the staff. They keep athletes safe, challenge you just enough to go beyond what you think you're capable of, and really care about building a community of camaraderie, support, and fun.

Before I tried CrossFit, I wasn't sure it was for me. I'm so glad a friend invited me to do the beginning series with him, because it led me to become the strongest and fittest I've been in my life. I love the variety of disciplines that CrossFit combines - workouts always feel fresh, never boring, and I strengthened parts of my body I probably would have avoided on my own. No matter your level of experience, age, or how fit you appear to be, you will be both challenged and celebrated here.

Beyond its regular classes, Ballard CrossFit has offerings to enhance nutrition, proper weightlifting technique, preparation for competitions, physical therapy, social gatherings, and more. Thank you for all that you do, and especially all that you've done for me and my health, Coaches Carlos, Erin, Joe,...

I've been with BCF for almost 1.5 years now, and it has changed my life for the better through making me a stronger, more resilient, more mobile person with a higher work capacity than I had before I started.

The coaches at BCF are dedicated professionals who provide skill-level appropriate cueing, explanations and encouragement, while consistently demonstrating body mechanics and proper technique for every WOD introduction, day after day. While this must be mind-numbing for the coaches, it is very helpful for the athletes to be reminded day after day of the proper body mechanics of, e.g., the deadlift.

Then throughout the WOD, they tune techniques, and help you when your technique starts to break down.

The added classes, such as Barbell Club, and Gymnastics Club are fantastic for additional technique work, and having lots of open gym time (you always make way for athletes who need space for WODs) is an incredible benefit for folks trying to squeeze in fitness advances along with jobs and families and busy lives.

I never feel judged at BCF, and the folks who attend are open, encouraging, and work...