West Houston Strength — Local services in Houston

I started out at another CrossFit gym down the road (on Blalock). The difference between CFWH and this place is night and day. The other gym required only one hour of “instruction” before they allowed you to join. There are many technical Olympic-style lifts that are performed at a CrossFit gym, and there is NO way these moves can be learned in a one hour class. I ended up getting hurt my second day there, because I was pushed to do something I was not ready for. I dreaded going there every time, because I was afraid of what they would expect me to do.

This is not the case at CFWH. The coaches there are dedicated to making sure everyone is using proper form, and not using weights that are too heavy for them. Their main focus is that you are progressing within your limits and to your own ability. Rob (and all of the coaches) are extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and have your best interests in mind. ANYONE can do CrossFit at CFWH, because the workouts can be scaled to suit your needs.

I have never been a “gym person” and have always hated exercise. It was not until I found CFWH that I developed a love for fitness. And I really do mean LOVE! I look forward to each and every workout, and I get really upset if I have to miss a class for whatever reason. All of the coaches there are great, the gym is CLEAN, and there are many classes to fit whatever your need. After having two kids and approaching the big 4-0….I can honestly say that thanks to CFWH, I am in the best shape of my life! I cannot say enough about this place and what they have...

i've been a member at CFWH for nearly a year, so it's time for a review... i LOVE it. i will admit, i was skeptical of crossfit in general and my perception was that it's for people far more serious about weights... for the past several years i've been competing in triathlons and running events, and wanted something less time consuming, but that would keep me in shape. a friend of mine suggested i might actually like it, so i Googled the nearest location to my house and went for a visit. in addition to being immediately hooked on the variety and types of workouts, i was hooked on the people at CFWH. it's certainly not anything like i expected. Rob and Sandra Exline make CFWH an excellent place to train. they are both great coaches, making sure everyone in a class understands the movements for the workout of the day; performing a proper warmup with mobility movements; ensuring individual workouts are scaled appropriately; pushing each person in class to perform at their highest level and become better; and making the environment at the gym one that everyone enjoys. since joining CFWH, i have visited other CF gyms while traveling and can say that CrossFit West Houston is doing everything right. from the coaching staff, to the events held, to the camaraderie among the other members - it all makes CFWH a great place to...

When you join a crossfit gym there are a few things you should be aware of.

1. Are there plenty of classes each day?

2. Do I have to register for a class before I can attend?

3. Am I actually learning the skills and increasing those skills, or is each workout just a grueling event that leaves me exhausted.

4. Is the gym nice? Is there enough equipment for everyone?

5. Crossfitwest Houston has plenty of classes and a class on Sunday. Its all about convenience. And there is a Sunday class. That is a nice bonus. Many members are not even aware of it.

6. Here you don't have to register. Who wants to register anyways. If your a member you should be able to just attend. Some classes at other gyms fill up and your out of luck. I wouldn't want to attend a gym like that.

7. Now onto the skills. From handstand pushups to power cleans to snatches. Does your gym just throw you into intense workouts without any skill work beforehand? Everyone needs time to improve their skills. Be sure your class time is at least one hour. This is ample time. You don't want to be rushed.

8. Is the gym clean? Is there enough equipment for everyone? I have worked out at another crossfit gym with rusted weights, bars, etc. That's...