Vanguard Gym Strength and Conditioning — Local services in Manassas

We drop-in to CrossFit Manassas when we visit my parents in Haymarket, VA, and it is the best box I have ever visited. Not only do the staff and members welcome you with open arms (which is somewhat expected in CrossFit), but the coaches go the extra step to understand your strengths and weaknesses before the workout to ensure they can do everything in their ability to make you better and get as much value from the workout as possible. The staff's overall love and understanding of CrossFit shines through in the programming and the progressions/scales they provide to their members to ensure the highest quality CrossFit experience possible. In talking to the owner, the rigorous process and the required continuing education the coaching staff is required to maintain is unprecedented which also leads to a better CrossFit experience for both members and visitors.

In our last visit, the box lived up to their unofficial name of "PR City" as I PR'ed my bench press - yes they programmed a regular bench press (not floor press) because they have enough racks and benches for the ENTIRE CLASS. Which leads me to another amazing aspect of the box - the equipment. Not only do they have a massive rig in the middle that can accommodate a ton of people, but they also have a dedicated area that has permanent gymnastic mats along the wall giving you a great place to work on handstand progressions or wall walks. Not to mention the massive amount of oly plates and rowers, but rarities at most boxes, but they have an OUTSIDE rig and dedicated stone pit. The use of technology to further the member experience is impressive as well. The staff encourages each member to report and track progress on beyondthewhiteboard, so that measurable results can be achieved.

My wife, who is a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer at our home gym, said after our last visit, if we moved out of PA, we should consider the Manassas area just so she can coach and train at this facility. If you are visiting or considering trying CrossFit you cannot go wrong with starting at...

We made an appointment for a “Free No-Sweat Intro” as stated on the website (see photo), and went by to check out the gym to meet Michael Kastroba. We expected a coach to sit down with us to discuss our goals and receive guidance and advice to get started. The coach appeared rushed to get us out of there as fast as possible and minimally discussed the programming there i.e. CrossFit, Jiu Jitsu, etc. I inquired about a trial class and informed the coach that we had experience with CrossFit and had just moved to the area. The coach stated they didn’t have trial classes but was told they only offered 30 day trials for around $150 each. However, the website clearly stated there is a three-class trial for $19.99 as depicted in the photo. I asked him if we could just do a drop in (see photo) and he stated they didn’t do drop-ins. However, their website lists one class drop ins, among others. Either the coach was dishonest or didn’t know about the trial classes but he should have known. If there are no trial classes so that we can get to know the community to see if it’s a right fit before making an investment, nor drop-ins allowed, then this should be removed from your website. If I had known, my family wouldn’t have wasted our time. Therefore, based on the above, we didn’t have a very good experience or...

Before I discovered Crossfit Manassas, I was a chronic McDonalds eater as well as a habitual cigarette and marijuana smoker. I had not done anything athletic since high school about 10 years prior. My exercise was couch based, and whatever I could get walking to and from my car throughout the day. There came a day though when I realized if I continued down the path I was on the quality of my life would continue to sink below the low it was already at. At crossfit manassas I not only found a life changing exercise regimen where all the programming, technique training and motivating trainers were included, I also found other things that were just as important. Community. Role models. Direction. Focus. And most importantly, health. After joining Crossfit Manassas I quit smoking cigarettes and marijuana and kicked my mcdonalds habit. I have learned what I am physically capable of, and am enjoying being able to move better than I ever have in my entire life. Its been 3 years now and I am a level 1 certified crossfit trainer, and I am in the best shape ive...