Field House Crossfit

I had an opportunity to visit this box as a complete crossfit novice. I was made to feel welcome from the moment I stepped into the gym. I worked with Kevan on this occasion. He was extremely patient and took the time to help me get started for the warm up, the WOD, and the cool down. The other crossfit attendees were also friendly and engaging. I’ll definitely be back!

Great environment. Great coaches and new equipment. It is common to find dumpy looking Crossfit gyms, sometimes with bad coaching. But field house is different. This is why I even drive out of my way to train here. Plus I love the culture and community they have.

If you don’t like to read epically long reviews, here is a synopsis: Field House Crossfit is a very welcoming and supportive gym with good prices and an expert coach who has coached and competed at the highest levels of Crossfit but is just as good at coaching people who are new to Crossfit. Whether you are brand new to Crossfit or an experienced Crossfitter, you will be happy at Field House Crossfit.
For those who have time and want more detail, read on:
My credentials: I’m not a big muscle-​bound bodybuilder and never will be. Prior to Crossfit I had little weightlifting experience and no Olympic lifting experience. So I understand how people might be intimidated by Crossfit. On the other hand, I’ve been Crossfitting for over five years now, and I’ve been to 17 different Crossfit gyms all over the United States. I’ve seen the good and the bad.
Not all Crossfit gyms are created equal. I hated the first Crossfit gym I went to. People new to Crossfit should shop around and find a gym that is welcoming, knowledgeable, and most importantly, safe in their technique.
Field House Crossfit is such a gym. There are a ton of Crossfit gyms in San Antonio, including one literally across the street from where I live, but I drive out of my way to Field House Crossfit for the following reasons:
1. The coach, Kevan. Crossfit is a personality-​driven business, and Kevan is a great coach. He’s very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very supportive in his coaching. He has coached an athlete who competed in the Crossfit Games (the highest level of Crossfit) and has competed in the team competition of the Crossfit Games himself, but he’s very down to earth, and when he coaches, not only does he give the same attention to a beginner as he does to a more experienced Crossfitter, he coaches in a way that is supportive and motivating without being condescending.
2. The gym. It’s not a huge Crossfit gym, but that turns out to be an advantage. You don’t get lost in the crowd, and you don’t have to fight for equipment. They have a good pull-​up system and plenty of bars, bumper weights, and rowing machines. My only complaint is that they don’t have dumbbells, but that’s pretty minor. Also, the gym is in a location where you can run short distances safely without worrying about getting run over by a car.
3. The people. Because it’s small, it’s very friendly. Kevan and the other employees will learn your name very quickly, and they will cheer you on during the workouts. The other gym members are really nice and will also motivate you during a workout. If you want a gym where you walk in the door and people say hi to you by name, or where another member gives you a fist bump after the workout because you beat his time, this is the place.
4. The price. The prices are pretty good here. The prices at the bigger gyms in San Antonio are more expensive and you get less personal attention. Why pay more to work out at a gym where you have to fight for guidance and equipment?
5. The programming. Working out can be a chore sometimes. But Kevan’s workout designs are good. He keeps it interesting so that it doesn’t feel like a grind. You won’t be bored here.
6. You will get a good workout, which is why we go to the gym in the first place. You will work hard, and you will sweat, and you will get in shape. Sure, Crossfit is more expensive than a regular gym, but if you stick with it and put some effort into it, you will get into incredible shape. The workouts here at this gym will make you feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.
7. It’s NOT cultish. If you know anything about Crossfit, you probably know that some people take it to the extreme and don’t understand why you aren’t the same. It’s been described as a cult, and sometimes rightly so. If that turns you off, don’t worry, it’s not like that at Field House Crossfit. If you like Crossfit but don’t care about the Paleo diet, that’s fine, they won’t bother you about it. If you want to see what Crossfit is all about but still want to run a lot, they won’t hassle you about it. If you like lifting heavy things but couldn’t care less about the Crossfit Games, that’s fine too.
Whether you’re new to Crossfit, a competitive Crossfit athlete, or somewhere in between, Field House Crossfit is great gym and I highly recommend dropping by to get started.

I never thought I would be doing Crossfit. Until a friend talked me into trying it. To me it was intimidating and only for body builders. But now I know Its for people of all fitness levels. The group of people that work out here are so down to earth and the trainer is AMAZING! That is what really sets this gym apart from all the rest.
The workouts are alway fun, challenging, and different. Kevan is a great coach and takes pride in his work. He always makes sure that you are doing things correctly and pushes you to your personal best. I highly recommend this Gym!