Atif Saeed
October 25, 2017 15:36
After moving from Chicago to Redmond I was looking for a CrossFit box that was almost like the one I came from. I knew what exceptional coaching looked like, a place where everyone encourages one another, endless great energy, SAFETY FIRST, and a non competitive environment. If you're a CrossFitter, you know how devastating it can be to leave your box.
Fast forward after dropping in at 3 different boxes (won't name names) and none of which had everything I was looking for. It's lucky I knew what I was looking for or I'd have ended up at a box that didn't exemplify all of the above, or injured. Teresa and her staff literally save my behind.
I did a Saturday morning drop in and instantly felt welcome. People introduced themselves without prompting, Teresa took us through the movements in the workout prior to, and the warmup was intense enough to kickstart a sweat. I signed up for a membership right after class and haven't looked back since.
I've now passed my year mark here and actively attend classes 5-7x a week, including doing the Open for the first time this year. I can tell you Crossfit PTV is quite amazing. The classes are very well organized and there's always bumpin' music which, at 8am is a great start to your day.
The coaching here is awesome. All coaches (I mean all of them!!) are very knowledgable, can help with modifications if needed, understand mobility, and prioritize safety first which is numero uno. No poor form allowed!
The workouts are challenging, dynamic, and fun. Yes, FUN! There's great energy here. What I really appreciate is the non competitive environment. In a city where boxes are super bro-ey giving CrossFit a bad name, this place is the complete opposite. You show up, do what you can, push yourself, and do your best regardless of your skill level. No one yells at you, tells you to add more weight, makes you feel bad, brags about themselves, or shows off. Literally, you do you. I love this.
On a sidenote, they have Childcare for those busy parents. And lastly, my final obsession, this places screams cleanliness. It always smells fresh and is spotless!