Auxiliary Crossfit

I enjoyed my first series classes with Auxiliary very much. I liked the vibe that Justin (co-​owner) brought to the sessions. In addition, I had an issue with the second pack of sessions I bought and Andrea resolved it. I appreciate when business owners want customers to be happy.

I’ve followed Aux from their previous location to the new box and it just keeps getting bigger and better! The new space is massive and there is tons of new equipment (lots of rowing to be done now)!
A great, friendly group of people and coaches who are incredibly accommodating. Plus lots of puppy visitors make working out that much more enjoyable. This is a great gym for those new to crossfit and for those who are more experienced. I highly recommend checking it out!
P. S. In addition to the early morning and evenings, there are noon classes a few days a week now!

Auxiliary Crossfit has become my new home. I have only been going for a month, but it feels like at least three; I can’t believe the progress that I’ve made in such a short time. For the first time in my life, I honestly look forward to going to the gym!
I won’t explain what makes crossfit so much better than a regular gym, but I will share what I love about Auxiliary.
1. Location: This location was great for me. A fifteen minute bike ride or a quick subway ride. Within minutes from Lansdowne station, away from the craziness of downtown, but close enough that it is accessible by public transpo.
2. The space: Auxiliary is in a very large warehouse space with high ceilings. Even when the classes are full (though they do have a max number allowed per class), you never feel cramped. They also have plenty of racks, bars and rings for gymnastics, and space to run around!
3. Scaling: The coaches are really good at scaling your workouts around injuries and limitations. I tore a tendon in my finger playing football less than three weeks after joining and was afraid that I would have to stop crossfit for awhile, but the coaches adjusted the workouts of the day, so I could get a similar workout without compromising the healing process.
4. The owners: The owners, Andrea and Justin are always around and are coaches as well. They set up the programming for the workouts and are always available if you have questions, suggestions, or want to set goals — they really care about their members’ progress.
5. The community: Everyone is really friendly and as a beginner, I have never felt intimidated even though everyone does the same workout. Although there is some friendly competition, essentially everyone is competing against themselves, and the others are there for a point of reference and for encouragement, which is especially helpful at the bottom of a heavy back squat.
I definitely recommend this place to beginners or seasoned crossfitters. After trying a couple of other boxes, I signed up on the spot and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.