Reebok CrossFit Back Bay – Back Bay Location

I wish I could give this place more stars. I moved to Boston about six weeks ago and needed to find a gym… stat (#priorities #thisiswhyimsingle)! I had never technically belonged to a Crossfit box, but did similar workouts at my gym in San Diego. After a bit (a lot) of research, comparing different gyms in the area, I decided to check out RCFBB and I am so glad I did.
I went to a free class and decided to register for their On-​Ramp program (just three days in one week, which all new members have to go through). I joined on my last day of On-​Ramp and couldn’t be happier.
This gym offers Crossfit WODs and a variety of other classes (endurance, weightlifting, gymnastics, yoga, etc.) — you will not be bored with your routine and you will be challenged/​pushed to your limits (without sacrificing form) every time you walk through their doors. You will leave with new knowledge and feel accomplished and awesome (#everythingisawesome).
If you are intimidated, don’t be. Everyone (from the front desk, to the coaches, to management, to the members) is super friendly and helpful.
The coaches here are really attentive. They will learn your name, correct your form, and suggest modifications. They will also encourage and motive you.
To give you an idea of how much this gym cares about/​pays attention to their members: I was out for a week traveling for work and got an email from them checking in. Short message, just asking how I was since they hadn’t seen me all week and how I was liking the gym so far. I was only a member for about a month at that point.
The gyms are clean (they have two locations), the equipment is plentiful, classes are kept small… I could go on and on.
If you are even a tiny bit interested in trying out Crossfit, go here for a free class. You’ll be so glad you did!

RCFBB has been my home Gym for the past two years and I have enjoyed every minute of it. The biggest strength by far is the coaching staff because each coach brings a specific level of expertise that they leverage to make each class unique and exciting.
Gino is the programmer. He writes the blog and WOD’s everyday and takes all of the members nagging and complaining with a smile on his face. He is also fluent in spanish and always accommodates our international friends and members. Just be sure to «Do him a favor» when he asks you to in class, or else.
Jessa is the athlete. She has competed in the Crossfit Regionals for the past few years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with you.
Justin is the Strength Coach. He will walk you through olympic lifts with such detail that you may feel that you just left a science class. This guy knows his shit
Angelo is the Endurance Coach. This guy is an extremely accomplished personal trainer and is another exercise science nerd. He programs the 90 minute Endurance class which will leave anyone gasping for air.
Bern Prince. This guy you just have to meet to believe. He is the only person I know who can have the time of his life talking to himself and listening to Gangster Rap music. Best coach to take a crossfit class with
Each coach will tailor a different experience but the core RCFBB values will remain the same. Come check us out and meet our coaches for yourself

Reebok Crossfit Back Bay is the most gratifying fitness experience of my life. Not only is crossfit fun, but these guys make the programming really interesting and safe. Better than the fitness, is that they treat all of us like a family. They support you in your life, as well as your health. All of the coaches, owners, and athletes. Reebok Crossfit Back Bay has made me a better, happier person.
Thanks guys!

Excellent facility — it’s immaculate and literally every single person from desk staff to training staff to coaching staff is friendly and committed to the client experience. Very friendly and attentive especially to new clients. The location is convenient as well and the variety of classes and times offered between the two locations (this one and St James street) is really helpful. Also, love that they use Mindbody — it’s very user friendly and great for record keeping. Love this place!

Stopped in here today for a WOD while in town for the East Coast Championships. Loved it! Very nice, educated coaches — Monica was energetic and attentive. Great facility. Got a lot of great cues as far as technique. I definitely recommend this Crossfit box and will be back next time I visit Boston. Thank you Reebok Crossfit Back Bay for a great experience!

The facilities are top notch and the staff is knowledgable too. The tool bag factor is pretty low with the other athletes as well. Great place to drop in. They are not anal about making you buy a t-​shirt or anything and they are very welcoming.

Great gym. Very friendly coaches. I have been going there 5 – 7 days a week for almost a year. (1 year on Halloween). Went from 313 to 275 pounds, I feel stronger. Most importantly the vibe and atmosphere is welcoming to all kinds. They have two «boxes» and have responded when I recommended they get parallettes and and more plates. The lockers and gym are clean.

Great crossfit gym. Lots of fun very friendly staff and top notch equipment and facilities

I belong to a box in Woburn but work in Boston and did a drop in recently at Crossfit Back Bay. When I called ahead to see if it was okay, the girl who answered the phone was so friendly and encouraged me to come for the drop in. I was definitely a bit nervous heading over there just because it was a different place, people, and coaches. Fantastic experience! The coach and the other members in the class made me feel right at home — pushing me through the wod right up until the end. In addition to everyone being so friendly and welcoming the locker room is great and very clean.

Note that I have only been doing CrossFit for a few months and have dropped in at a few other gyms. I dropped in for one class while I was in Boston for a conference. This gym is popular for a reason…
… but I don’t think it’s for everyone. Let me start with the good things about the gym. The facilities are top-​notch. This is the first CrossFit gym I’ve seen with a full locker room. I can only speak for the women’s locker room, of course, but it’s got full-​sized lockers, showers, and even a counter with blow dryers and hair straighteners. It’s a spacious facility with nice equipment.
I didn’t think this was the friendliest gym. I was really surprised that the coach didn’t introduce herself to me. I STILL don’t know what her name is. I was just thrown into the warm-​up and of course had no idea where the barbells, wall balls, and jump ropes were. I asked someone where they were, and she just shrugged, so I asked the coach to help me out. After the warm-​up, drop-​ins were finally asked us to introduce ourselves. And that was that. There were a couple of people who were nice, but most people kept to themselves. The person I interacted with the most was another drop-​in.
Also, it was a little intimidating. I don’t think this is necessarily a BAD thing. Just a warning to other n00bs out there. People here look like top-​notch competitors. I swear I saw Captain America doing cleans in the other room.
The WOD itself was fine, though I was a bit concerned by all of the work we were doing on our shoulders. Wall ball overhead lunges in the warm-​up; ring dips, wall runs, and strict presses in the strength work; and plate overhead lunges in the WOD. My shoulders weren’t just tired and sore – they were burning and in a lot of pain. Like I said, I’m new and am no expert on programming, but this just didn’t seem right to me.
So, like I said, this gym is popular for a reason and there are some really good athletes here. I’m sure it’s a great gym for many, but it was just okay for me.

I’m reviewing on the customer service I received the other night. I’ve been curious and thinking about trying this out. I was walking by the other night and figured I’d stop in and get some info… or not. I stood at the desk for five… someone mentioned to check the office. So I walked over and gave a knock and some guy with his feet up acknowledged me and I mentioned I was interested and looking for some info and I got…“well what do you want to know???” And then said…“we have a website…”…WOW …really…no way… you have a website… I just thought since I made the effort to come in and was STANDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU maybe I could get a couple questions answered… call me crazy… this guy clearly was just way to cool for me… I’ll check other options.

Came here for a 11am class the other week. I had actually looked up a few boxes around the area but decided on this one and am glad I did.
I actually walked to the wrong location at first (turns out they have 2). But was directed to the correct one which is only about 2 blocks away.
Walked down the stairs to the gym and while the box isn’t huge, the setup is really efficient and they have everything you would need. The place is also really well lit and has a really professional feel to it, with a fridge (with drinks) and racks with shirts/​shorts etc.
I told them I had signed up for a drop-​in and was told the class would start soon. The coach for the time introduced herself (Jessa?) I think it was. I was also introduced to the rest of the class (who were all really nice and helpful in my time there)
The workout was not easy. There was a good str portion and then the wod. I was pretty beat after but was given good instruction throughout.
Overall, from my drop-​in I have to say I will be back. If you are thinking about joining or dropping in, I have to say from my experience the gym is nice, the coaches and members are awesome, and you’ll have a great time and be more fit than ever.
Oh yea… check out the bathroom… It’s pretty amazing.

I moved to Boston from Oregon last year and was so sad to leave my amazing home box (Rogue Valley CrossFit!). While I can’t lie and say that RCFBB has the same spot in my heart, it’s still a great gym. Good trainers (I especially like Gino, Justin, and Bern), great workouts, towels and showers and bath products for post-​morning WODs, and a super convenient location for my downtown office (closest T stop is Arlington). (There are actually two locations — the one closest to Arlington is smaller and older but I like it. The one closer to Back Bay is fancier and newer.)
It took me a while to get used to reserving classes ahead of time (using their online system), but Lauren is SO great about getting me onto the wait lists and into classes, that it has all worked out.
The only reason I give it less than 5 stars is because it is very expensive ($ 250 for 3/​week v my old gym which was $ 150 unlimited!!) and because there’s not as much of a group atmosphere due to the large number of people that come through (classes are kept at a great small size though). At my old box everyone cheered each other on and that just doesn’t seem to be the case at RCFBB. People are perfectly nice, but I miss all the shouting and «you got this!» etc etc.
Anyways, I tried a few other boxes before committing to RCFBB and eventually I chose it due to the size, cleanliness, professionalism (you would’ve believe some of the other boxes I visited…), and location — and I’m glad to be a member.

This Crossfit location is AMAZING. It’s seriously more like a spa than a gym, but I’m not complaining!
Pros:
1) Workouts are hard, that is for sure (I’ve been doing Crossfit now for ~5 months)
2) Coaches and owner are very attentive even though they typically have ~2 classes going on at once. The owner noticed that I have poor ankle flexibility and took me aside after class and worked on stretching out so that my front and back squats would be performed with better form. That is awesome!
3) They have an online athlete tracker so you can access your PRs and record your workouts from anywhere.
4) They have the most amazing women’s locker room I have seen:
— hair ties
— toothbrush
— listerine
— razors
— tampons
- (good) shampoo and conditioner
— a coat rack (like any good Boston place. I’m from CA so this was funny to me)
Cons:
…none that I can think of! Their classes are usually pretty full because they’re popular!
(this is for the Back Bay downstairs location. I know there’s another location in an office building but I don’t know anything about that one).

This CrossFit is the perfect fit for my busy work life in Boston’s back bay. The whole place is well thought through from the scheduling to the huge variety of equipment and even the locker rooms (really nice).
I started here a few months ago and the coaches have been great at explaining the foundational skills while keeping the workouts FUN. The cardio-​lifting-​gymnastics workouts are a great combo for touching on my natural strengths and building up my weaknesses.
I took a couple of their yoga classes and was super impressed, easily the best yoga room in the back bay. Goldie, the instructor was voted 2012 Best of Boston yoga instructor.

I can’t believe there aren’t more reviews for this amazing box! Disclaimer: I live in California, and my review is based on my «drop-​in» experience (at the second, newer Columbus Avenue location) when I spent a week in Boston.
This is the heart of CrossFit with big city amenities. If you’re accustomed to the gritty, minimalistic quality to most C/​F boxes, you might be in for a shock when you get here. Their facilities are AMAZING. Endless amounts of every type of equipment, fully stocked store with SFH protein powders, coconut water, the cutest C/​F shirts I’ve ever seen (I bought three), and huge locker rooms akin to an upscale globo gym or spa even (they had hair straighteners for goodness sake, god bless them). This city girl was very impressed.
Coaches were very friendly and I learned solid, specific technique tips on my short time there that I am ecstatic to bring back to my CrossFit routine back home. I didn’t feel like an outsider at all… everyone was very welcoming and friendly. You could tell that the community there was very tight-​knit and fiercely dedicated to their box. If I lived in Boston, I’d sign up in a minute.
Thanks for keeping my ass kicked while on vacation, RCFBB!

Joining Reebok CrossFit Back Bay was the best decision I’ve ever made. Ever.
Let me start by saying that I’m a voice teacher at Berklee College of Music. For my job, I sit behind a piano all day. I have absolutely no business being in good shape. Last year, I got up to a lazy and sluggish 208 lbs (thanks for nothing, Jagermeister), and I decided enough is enough. I started the Paleo Diet last September, and after my first complimentary session, I joined Reebok Crossfit Back Bay without blinking an eye.
You know how most gyms will take your money and then give you access to a bunch of equipment you don’t know how to use, and laugh their way to the bank? This is not that gym. I go to RCFBB 4 – 5 times a week, and get my butt kicked by experienced trainers who know me personally, along with an awesome circle of friends I’ve made throughout the year. Every day is a different workout, which is excellent for my ADD. The trainers call me by name. They give me nutrition advice. They genuinely care about my progress, and they don’t let me give any less than 110% each time I walk in there.
Speaking of progress, remember how I said I was 208 last year? After a couple months at RCFBB, I dropped down to my college weight, and have since gained about 10 lbs of muscle. And I’m a voice teacher. My life is forever changed, and this is the place that did it.