Erin Brunelle
January 2, 2018 12:50
I travel for work and I've had the opportunity to workout at many CrossFit boxes in Arizona. Each box has its strengths and it's rare for a box to hit every mark. However, I found CrossFit Full Strength lacking in so many ways that I really can't offer a positive review. I attended 3 workouts at this box as a fairly new CrossFitter. I found the coaching to be lacking in both skill and understanding. The owner and coach was dismissive when I requested clarification on lifting technique for the power clean; he noted that it was a simple movement and I shouldn't over-think it. Sorry, but Olympic lifts are NOT simple movements and adding load to faulty lifting technique increases risk of injury. Also the gym had two bikes, one of which was not functioning properly but which we were still expected to use for workouts. These issues aside, I didn't find the box community very welcoming or supportive, which are things I typically appreciate about other boxes I've been to. The owner also seemed pretty pushy with new members about his nutrition beliefs, which was off-putting to me. Granted, everyone has a different experience so maybe this box is a good fit for others and just wasn't a good fit for me. But from my experience there are much better boxes out there with better coaches and better equipment. It's worth trying a few different boxes if you are new to CrossFit to find the one that is right for you.