Can't stop after 9 months...can I give a 5+ stars? See my crossfit newbie review below, here is my update now that I have been here for a while now. [CF "VET" maybe not quite a vet...]...STILL LOVE IT HERE! I hope that my enthusiasm is coming across. I have talked to many people about their box and it's scary out there! All of our coaches, George, Dave, Henry, Gina, Rich... all of them are really amazing! They push you to do your best but always have your best in mind. If you have an injury there are modifications and you will push your limits, but safely. The coaches are very focused on form and ensuring that you are not sacrificing form for weight. If you want to try something new they will take time out to help and coach you through it so you can practice. They also celebrate success with you...I stopped and screamed mid-wod when I got my first double under and every clapped....it was magical. The people here....I mean it's the community that makes the box in my opinion and the community here is better than I ever expected. Everyone is supportive and will help you along the way and answer any questions. We always have fun, work hard - play hard. If you are the last one (as I usually am especially with burpees) everyone comes over and cheers you on and will even start doing additional burpees with you to help you finish (shout out to @EricS)...if you have every done a burpee you know what it means to do additional burpees just to help your fellow CF'er through. I can't even consider ever leaving this box and I hope if you are new or experienced that you come down and check it out, trust me, you will get hooked too! _________________________________________________________________ [CF NEWBIE REVIEW}...yep I am in love with this place! I have been going here for almost 2 weeks now and I have had nothing short of the BEST "gym" experience ever! If you have never tried Crossfit before (like me) or you are looking for a more local place to go....you will love Crossfit2st! So we have all been there...gotten that Living Social deal and then had the worst experience ever - BUT NOT HERE! From the moment of purchasing the voucher, everyone has been so patient and accommodating to scheduling. Working with Ana to schedule me and my 3 other friends into the On Ramp course was a great experience...attending the On Ramp course was a great learning experience...and coming to do the WOD's has been an AWESOME experience. The On Ramp course was about 2 hours and we learned about all of the movements, some of the terminology, and learned and practiced the form for the movements. We had plenty of time to ask questions and didn't get rushed in any way. Coming to the first class is always filled with anxiety...I didn't know any of the moves, I didn't want to hold anyone back (obviously I didn't know anything about crossfit before I started) and was pretty "soft" after the holidays - oh you know what I mean. The first class was amazing! The coaches in the evening sessions - George and Clay - are freaking awesome! They knew we were new and paid special attention to our form and helping up through any moves and working the level 1 modifications so we didn't kill ourselves. They make everything look so easy (they are professionals) and it's great to have such great roll models to aspire to. The following days have been just as awesome...the workouts change up every day and anything that you need modified they help you through it. I am so impressed with their knowledge and patience with all of the new people (uhhmmm...me!) and I will absolutely be here as much as humanly possible! Whoop Whoop! read more

I am both an athlete and a coach at 2 St. I love being a part of both sides of the box. Most mornings I am there getting my workout in with the super welcoming, crazy awake for 6am morning crew. It is a fun crew, who work hard and celebrate pr's all before breakfast. It is also often a well oiled machine as most of us need to get in and get out so we can be on time for work. At night I am there coaching. As a newer box we have a lot of new faces coming in all of the time and I love that they seem to stick around. We must be doing something right! I love teaching a new to CrossFit athlete proper form, you can just see it on their face when it clicks. Usually the first thing that say is "wow, that felt so much easier". Then from there it is the pr's as they finally get into the colored weight plates, enter into the 100lb club, lifting their own body weight, etc. Every pr is time for a celebration in my book! We have a lot of fun at 2 Street and we get a lot of hard work done at the same time. I think it is that balance that keeps the athletes coming back and looking forward to what we have planned for them each class, even the burpees! read more

CrossFit can seem intimidating but not here at 2 St! The coaches and other members are very knowledgeable, welcoming, and supportive. 2 St is a great gym for beginners and advance CrossFitters read more

Great gym, fun yet tough programming, great people, excellent and knowledgeable staff, motivating and friendly environment. Choice neighborhood. read more

Great gym with even better people. Super welcoming members make you feel right at home. The coaches are fantastic. They really help you adapt and scale to your ability level. I had never done CrossFit until coming here and now you can't keep me away! read more

I've been a member 8 years starting there at age 57 and continue to this day at age 65. The coaches are amazing and the members are great. The workouts are great, modified of needed and the coaching is about function, form and what's right for your body, ability and goals. We have Fun in competitions, in nutrition plans and in hanging out. This place is my haven of strength and hope, at a young 65 read more

I started here because I felt so unhealthy and I was sick of it. My whole life I've struggled with fitness. It just isn't something I enjoyed and it never came easy to me. Truthfully, I joined with a 3 month membership thinking that I would hate it, but learn some stuff to take with me in life and then go back to my elliptical. However, once I started I didn't want to stop. I've never been in a position where I have actually enjoyed working out until I joined here... literally ever... like not one single day.... once I started, I just enjoyed really pushing myself in a way that I never would have if I hadn't joined and it feels really exciting to challenge yourself every day. I was so self conscious and intimidated going into it bc I'm not the most fit or the most agile or the most anything really... but everyone is supportive and you're mainly competing against yourself. Also, I was nervous because I know some people that are very pretentious about doing crossfit and it just didn't sit well with me. However, it's a totally unassuming environment and people there don't make you feel like an idiot if you aren't doing paleo. The workouts are tough, but just like anything else, you just keep trying to do your best. I have been doing it for less than a year and I still have SO much to improve upon, but it's rewarding to keep trying and see incremental improvements over time. I would definitely suggest signing up at Crossfit 2st to anyone thinking of beginning at a crossfit or bootcamp gym; because it's all the fitness of a crossfit gym without any of the doucheyness and most importantly, it's a lot of fun! read more

From out of town and needed a crossfit that was walking distance. I got extremely lucky t ofind CrossFit 2nd Street. I was a two-sport division I athlete and haven't been to a crossfit gym and wanted good fundamentals and one-on-one attention to learn the techinques. They went above and beyond. Classes are rarely full so each person can get plenty of one-on-one attention or if you already know how to do everything they really challenge you. Every workout has been some of the hardest workouts I've done. The trainers are incredibly motivating and know their stuff! Highly recommend!!!!!! read more

I worked out at crossfit 2st for a few weeks as a part of a living social deal and I was really impressed and challenged. This was my first time trying crossfit and I'm glad I did it with these guys. The workouts were challenging and the coaches were attentive and knowledgeable. I learned a great deal in my two weeks there and it's definitely diversified my own personal workouts. Long story short it's a great gym, with great coaches, friendly members, and ass-kicking workouts. read more

CrossFit 2 St - After one the wods they had me do. Pretty sure I was seeing stars afterwards. - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5+ Stars-- CrossFit 2 Street is a great place for people of all fitness levels! I started here looking to mix up my daily workout routine, and I can honestly say 9 months later, I'm still being challenged on a daily basis! All of the coaches here are great-- they definitely take the time to get to know each individual and then work to provide customized workout routines. They'll push you hard to do your best, but will never pressure you to go outside of your comfort zone. That being said, I think the best part of this gym is the community environment and support you get from others to strive for your own personal best, each and every workout! After 9 months here I'm definitely stronger and in better cardiovascular shape than I have been in 10+ years. I would absolutely recommend this gym to anyone looking to challenge their fitness levels in a fun and supportive local community environment. Come check it out!! read more

I've been a member at 2st for one year and a little over one month, and I can say with complete certainty that I would not have been able to get through the past year without the community and support of this gym. When I first joined, I was in my last semester of my graduate degree and it was about 3 months before the pandemic hit us here in Philly. I had been lost trying to stay healthy and motivated on my own and was unhappy with how I felt, how I looked, and how my body had changed as I had gone from being very active to working 3 jobs and being a full time student with no time to take care of myself. I joined 2st because I was curious. I knew classmates in my graduate program who had found success and support in CrossFit style gyms. I googled "CrossFit near me" and found 2 street. My trial class, I spent the whole time both amazed and insanely jealous of how confident, strong, and casual everyone was with their barbells. I was absolutely terrified. Being insecure and nervous, I made jokes about how I could never do that. The coach, Emily, looked at me like I had 3 heads. "Of course you can". Over the course of the first three months of 2020, each coach made sure I was not only included in class, but that I had everything I needed to succeed. It didn't matter to anyone in the gym that I was using a PVC pipe or empty 15lb barbell, which allowed me to be less self critical and celebrate each any every small success. Everything I did was met with genuine support and excitement, and the attitude and culture in the gym was far from what I expected when I first heard of crossfit. Coaches are always able to identify where you need support, where you need to be pushed, and alway encourage you for showing up. All you really have to do is show up, and the coaches will help you get through. Through the pandemic, the sense of community, trust, and camaraderie has only grown. Everyone wears their masks, cleans everything they touch, and each member is courteous and mindful of the comfort level and needs of other gym members. I genuinely feel safer at this gym than my workplace as an 'essential worker'. Beyond the safety and support I have felt, beyond the personal growth and how I have been taught to safely and successfully lift weight and do crazy, fun, exciting movements I never thought I could, I have found a group of people that I can be my genuine self with. I've shown up to the gym in the midst of anxiety attacks due to how the pandemic has affected me personally, I've shown up so disoriented from trying to finish my graduate thesis in one night (whoops) that I couldn't see straight, and I've been given nothing but support - "you're here now, you can leave everything else and we will help you find something here to make you feel better". Both times, it was like someone had hit a refresh button or a restart button. I had never realized how impactful exercise was to mental health until those moments. On the good days, no one is thrown off by my terrible sense of humor or my bad puns. I'm never judged on my appearance, on my gender, or sexuality. Instead of being baffled or thrown off by my personality, I'm accepted for who I am and not only welcomed for it, but encouraged to keep being myself and being honest with who I am. 2 street is anything but 'just a gym'. It's where you can walk away from the stress of everything else and find success within yourself that you get to carry with you everywhere you go. It's a place where you are celebrated for being yourself, for your individual goals and successes, and where you will find friends that will encourage you to be the best version of yourself and root for you every step of the way. I can say with complete certainty that I would not have gotten through the past year without the support of this gym. read more

Top notch establishment. Boot camp work outs are fantastic and the coaches are awesome!

After checking out virtually every Crossfit gym in my area, Crossfit 2st was clearly the best choice for me at the time. I could not have been more right. Crossfit 2st offers challenging and effective exercise programing for whatever level of fitness you are aiming for - from athletes training hardcore to be their personal best and go on to compete, to those who want to get in shape and have fun doing so with great people. The workouts are dynamic, and the coaching is extremely focused on proper technique and movements. After 5+ months of steady work at CF2st I am quickly approaching my previous fitness goals and am already setting new ones. I credit my fellow athletes (a great group of people) as well as the incredible coaching staff getting me where I am, and I'm excited to continue my training at CF2st. I would recommend this gym to anyone I know, any age, and any fitness level. read more

Anyone who knows me knows that I think VERY highly of this gym. The members are amazing, the coaches are both knowledgeable and helpful, and the location couldn't be better. I have visited many crossfit gyms throughout the last few years, but none of them compare to Crossfit 2 st. Coach David Lee's programming is the best I have EVER seen. Each workout is tailored perfectly to the member's crossfit level - extensive review and training for the new folks and intensive strength and metcons for those who have been in the program for a while. I am not a naturally athletic person but I am still made to feel at home at this gym with the Crossfit 2 St family. I could go on and on about how great this gym is, but you should probably try it out for yourself so you know first hand. read more

Crossfit 2st is the home of fitness. If you are looking to gain general physical fitness or want to take your fitness to an elite level, this is the place for you. Come for the fitness, stay for the environment. It's a fantastic place to get to know new people and learn about different walks of life. George and David have created a special place in South Philadelphia. Thanks! read more

By far the best gym around! The coaches go above and beyond to make sure you push yourself to your ability, train you until you become knowledgeable, and support you in every way. I've come a long way in two years and I would have never been able to have as much confidence in the gym as I do if it wasn't for the leaders/mentors. I cannot express enough the meaning behind this gym and the people. I recommend this place to everyone and anyone looking to become part of an amazing family! read more

I really enjoy the classes, class times are great, and the instructors are awesome. Great workout! I have been recommending to everyone that will listen. read more

Dropped in. I travel often and drop in on many gyms. This one is small, but one of the best. I echo one of the previous reviews, George is awesome and runs a great gym. Look forward to returning in the future. read more

I'm now coming up on my 1 year mark at Crossfit 2st, and I can honestly say that it's changed my life. The coaches here are extremely knowledgable, and really focus on people's individual needs. It's normal to feel intimidated at first, but with a great group of coaches and members, it's easy to feel right at home quickly. It does not matter what size, shape, or age you are, anyone can do crossfit. You will never be expected to do anything that you are not able to do, but they will push you to work hard and not give up. In addition to a killer body, some other good things to come out of crossfit are more energy overall, less stress in everyday life, the ability to focus, and a group of people that encourage you and always have your back. I look forward to going every day. read more

Crossfit2 Street has changed my life. I'm 57 years old and have been a member since March.I can't say enough about David Lee and George Caroulis and the other amazing coaches who take you to a whole new level. They work with you individually, they encourage you to never stop wanting to achieve whatever your level or goals are, and they honor what you have achieved. I strive to get there as much as I can and it's a fantastic awesome environment to learn from and participate with others. Thanks George and David.. awesome awesome awesome. read more