6-7-25 I absolutely LOOOVEd my time at this event 'Breaking Boundaries: A Day of Fitness for the Blind"!! I learned so much stuff from the instructors!! Amy & her husband, my coaches were a surprise Amber and Meredith-Grace!!. They even surprised us with a feature of a martial arts/self defense instructor! and he showed us some moves!!.... That workout was tough!!! I'm STILL sore even with only doing 3 sets each of different activities! I did the 18lb kettlebells & other things whole body felt like noodles!! But well worth it!!!... I loved that it was simple challenging they had army training guys on hand and my spotter was a 70 year old cool diabetic who taught me things I could pass on to my LOOOVE so it was a fantastic place and day!! I hope there's more classes because blind/vision impaired ppl are ppl too we just need a little more time and patience to navigate the world. I majorly LOOOVEd that everyone treated us as if we were just normal ppl coming to workout and we could see everything!! & the spotters were there just so we wouldn't hurt ourselves since it's our first go!!! read more

Crossfit Adaptation - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Best crossfit gym ever! Ive always been active but not strong so was intimidated by CF for awhile even though I've wanted to try it. I've been coming for about 8 months now since their elementals class which gives you the basics on form, what to expect in the classes, etc. These were fantastic and I highly recommend to familiarize yourself to a CrossFit workout. Now I'm addicted and come about 2-3 times a week along with other workouts I do. In just 8 months, I feel like I've made so much more progress than in any other fitness routine I've done. I'm strong, toned, and I have never been injured here.. just a few bruises and sore muscles. Oh but it hurts so good, because I really see and feel the difference. In just one hour, you'll have the best workout of your life every time. The coaches here are really amazing and make sure they watch your form and make modifications so you don't get hurt, but truly you have to understand your limits and ask questions when needed. I'm amazed that my torn knee and back have not bothered me at all anymore now that I've strengthened the main and accessory muscles. I feel so strong!!! Thanks for making me feel like such a badass!!! read more

There is ZERO adaptation. I went on a Sat to try it out. When I told the instructor that I had herniated discs and needed adapted workouts, he turned me away and promised that he would have the manager contact me and work out an adapted CrossFit plan for me. No one ever contacted me. I have also emailed the facility myself, asking the same questions, but I have never gotten any response back either. When I told my friends who CrossFit that I was turned away because of my back health and because the instructor said it was because the workout that day was mostly cardio and high-impact, every single one of them was furious and dismissed the excuse. They all said a certified and experienced CrossFit can easily write out a different workout for me right away. Not everyone has the perfect health. I certainly will not recommend this business called CrossFit "Adaption" but only accepts clients that have no health challenges and require no adaption. read more

After recently moving from CT, I found myself missing my old box... a lot. That was, until I found Crossfit Adaptation. The place has that "warehousy" feel (exposed fittings, gritty touches) to it - which provides a great atmosphere to get you pumped for any WOD (workout of the day). The coaches are all really well-trained - and vary in personality types (helpful so that you never get too comfortable with any one "style" - intense, funny, motivating). Also, much like many other Crossfit boxes, CFA has a great community about it. Everyone is incredibly encouraging (cheering for each other during especially hard workouts) and even beginners can workout without having to look over their shoulder to see if anyone is judging how much weight they're lifting. Lastly, they're memberships are super flexible and allow you to go month-to-month without jacking the price up - which is a huge benefit if you're just looking to try it out. Once you try it out though, you'll probably want to call it "your box". read more

I began Crossfit a little over 2 years ago at another gym in Alexandria but I was no longer happy there so I started to research other gyms in the area and found Crossfit Adaptation. It was a hard decision to leave my old gym because they had a great community but I am much happier at CFA. I did not do the intro class at CFA since I had previous Crossfit experience, but I did do a test-in prior to joining to ensure that I didn't need the intro class. I really like the test-in option because it ensures that those in the regular classes know enough to get thru the WODs without monopolizing the coach's time. I attend the 0530 class, which is usually a medium class size, some days it's busier than others, but regardless, I have never had a problem with equipment or getting through a WOD. I really enjoy their programming and the people are very friendly. I also like that CFA has the early morning class (so I can get to work on time), open gym hours, a barbell skills class on Sundays, yoga and their Barbell club. I feel that I get a lot for the money and always feel challenged, plus I have seen a lot of improvements in the 3 months I have been at CFA. I like that CFA has a good mix of beginners, intermediates and some really bad a** athletes, which motivate me to get stronger/faster and work on my goats. I have found all of the coaches knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and encouraging. All of the classes I have attended have had only one coach, but they do a great job of watching everyone and providing instructions and tips. One issue at my old gym was that it was a much larger box, which meant there were multiple coaches and assistant coaches and it felt like I was often given conflicting information- I have never had that problem at CFA. I attended CFA's Sunday Olympic lift workshop once as a non-member (paid their drop in fee) and I found it very helpful and I would recommend it even if you are not looking for a new gym. There is rarely enough time in a normal WOD to breakdown the Oly lifts, but the workshop allows the time to go over all the complexities of either the snatch or the clean and jerk (One Sunday they will go over the snatch and the next Sunday it will be the C&J). Once I joined CFA, I took advantage of the workshop a few times because it was included in the membership cost. I just recently started the Barbell club and I am really enjoying it. I would highly recommend CFA is you are new to Crossfit or if you are a seasoned athlete. Take the time to invest in your health, surprise yourself at what you are really capable of and meet some great people. read more

I visited this place on a Saturday. I'm new to cross-fit, and have been hopping around trying intro classes at other boxes. I have to say so far, this is the best out of the 2 others I've tried. I tried one before, and it wasn't too bad. However they really threw you right into it, and didn't scale much. This one was a nice balance of everything. The coach was very nice as well, and didn't push to sell anything. They both seemed knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in helping you become a better you. The workout itself was a challenge, but rather short. However it's a free intro class. It was all body weight exercises, and a run/jog. There were not lifts. I'm thinking this is normal for trial classes. I had a coupon for another one, so their workouts were normal. I just did a few sessions. I'd say the only downside is parking, it's hard to come by, and on Sat it's very bus around their box. In a nutshell, great facility, awesome coaches, and conveniently located for those in the Arlington area. read more

Having recently moved to Falls Church, and being somewhat new to Crossfit, it was a bit overwhelming to figure out which gym I wanted to join. After dropping in to a few other gyms, the crew at Adaptation was nice enough to let me spend a week at their gym, and after that it was a no brainer to make it my home gym. The coaches are extremely knowledgable and friendly, and the programming is excellent. In the short time I've been there, I've seen significant improvements in my lifts and benchmarks. The atmosphere is incredibly accommodating for veteran and novice Crossfitters alike, and I've been extremely satisfied with my decision to join their growing community. read more

Pretty disappointed. I was in town for the weekend and stopped by at 11AM on Saturday to drop in and was sent away because there was a "competition" going on. Shame on me for not calling ahead, but there wasn't anything about being closed Saturday on the website - and the website was down this morning. I mentioned I'd Uber'd all the way there and asked if I could join the competition and participate and the answer was "that sucks. Nope." read more

I just finished CFA's 4-week Elements class and I have to say that I'm extremely motivated to start the WODs. I heard about Crossfit through a friend and took the introductory class at three separate gyms. When I demoed CFA I was very impressed with their Elements model for teaching newcomers the proper form and techniques to help them move into the regular workouts so I signed up. The CFA trainers were tremendously helpful with their instructions and patience with our class. Crossfit might seem intimidating on the surface but the trainers at CFA gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to keep going and now join the regular classes. Their schedule is more flexible than any other Crossfit gym that I could find with classes available all throughout the day, seven days a week. I would recommend CFA to anyone in Arlington or Alexandria who is curious about Crossfit. Experienced Crossfiters will also find their trainers exceptional. read more

Love this place. I started my membership 6 months ago with the Elements class taught by Aviv, who was an exceptional instructor. I've never had a bad workout here - they constantly remove all egos from the gym and provide an unbelievably welcoming experience for all experience/athletic levels! It's the best workout I've ever had, and I've been going to Golds for over 10 years. Highly recommended. Try the free intro classes on Saturdays at noon - you won't be sorry! read more

Crossfit Adaptation is an awesome box. The coaches are all well trained, and they make sure you are always pushing yourself while maintaining proper form during the workout. There is an abundance of times you can go, so no matter your schedule there is most likely a convenient WOD for you to go to. If you are a seasoned crossfitter or just starting, I highly recommend CFA. read more

I dropped-in to this box for a few workouts while in town for business. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, as were the members. I focus on the o-lifts, so I came to open gym hours. Can't vouch for wod programming, but the members seemed to be challenged and worked hard. I highly suggest visiting this box if in the area on business, or for general membership. read more

I've been going here for maybe 8 months. They are very customer oriented and offer a lot of daytime classes. Plus, membership allows you to use their CF Falls church facility as well. They have a lot of extra offerings: free yoga & an Olympic lifting seminar that's free for everyone on Sundays. Parking is more than adequate, though it's not metro accessible (which is not a factor for me). Also, not sure if this is commonplace, but it's kind of cool that the entire warm-up/mobility portions of each workout are at the discretion of the particular coach. So if you don't like the teaching style of a particular coach, there are another 20 that might meet your needs. read more

I have been to many facilities all over the country. This place offers everything! Oly classes, Yoga, and the best Happy Hours anywhere!!

I have been a member of CFA since it opened. I love it! Curtis, the owner, is a great guy; laid-back but also pushes you to get better. The workout times are very convenient. They've got early morning, morning, afternoon and evenings! All fitness levels welcome and it's a very welcoming environment. All the coaches are helpful and supportive. read more

This place is amazing. I'm doing things I never thought I could do and the instructors are awesome. I'm not the strongest or most coordinated person in the world but they always work with me and I've improved so much in a short period of time. I love this place! read more

I have not been with crossfit very long, but already I am so impressed by CFA. The trainers (or I suppose they call them "coaches") are amazingly supportive and encouraging. I was terrified to get started--everyone and everything seemed so intimidating--but this place is so far from intimidating. People have been warm and friendly and unbelievably helpful. If people notice that you are new or confused about what is going on, they immediately step in to explain or help you out. I like that the coaches are focused on strength and good form, vs. a BodyPump class at the gym where they never walk around to observe and adjust. All in all, I just really feel good about my decision to join this particular crossfit. Hopefully it will continue to exceed my expectations. read more

Joining this gym was one of the best things I have ever done. Absolutely love it!

My group had a killer workout at CFA and we felt like we got a lot out of it. The instructor seamlessly accommodated our whole team (12 people) and seemingly gave almost every person individual attention. The tempo was fast pace and the intensity was high. The gym had all the equipment we needed and the instructor threw in some extra fun (i.e. not just running, but with sandbags) throughout the workout. We finished our workout with a yoga session, which not only cooled us down, but got us loose again and worked our core/balance. The yoga instructor was able to accommodate our group of beginners and the yoga exercise was clear and well executed. CFA definitely has a holistic approach to fitness and training. We would recommend the gym to any team or group looking to prepare for a competition or to improve their general level of fitness. -Georgetown University ROTC Ranger Challenge Team read more

My team and I had an excellent session at CFA consisting of both the LT Michael Murphy Workout Of the Day and a yoga session. The "Murph" WOD was by far some of our team's best physical training of the year. CrossFit instructor Rob Calhelha did an outstanding explaining the workout and motivating us through it. Following the workout we conducted a yoga session which was an excellent way to not only stretch after a difficult hour plus grind, but also to refocus ourselves mentally. Yoga instructor Kat Buechel did an excellent job guiding all of us through the session and helping us (mostly all first time yoga students) perform the exercises correctly. Overall my team's experience with CFA was nothing short of superb. I would recommend these instructors and this gym to anyone. read more

I am not a cross-fit person, nor will I ever be one, but I recently went to this box for a fundraiser and I have to say, I was impressed. Not only did the facility seem great, but the people there were amazing. Other members were friendly and helped couch me on the WOD prior to starting the heat. There were people there who were in ridiculously good shape and people there who were clearly newbies like myself and everyone in between. But the camaraderie and feeling of community was awesome. So if for nothing else, come check it out for the people. read more

I have been going to CFA for about 6 months. I did the Elements (introductory course) in July and couldn't wait to start doing the WODs (workout of the day). All of the coaches there are excellent - incredibly experienced and always willing to give you guidance on how to improve your form or how to scale a difficult workout. Although I competed in school sports and am rather fanatical about spinning, I was nervous to try to do anything with a barbell - but the great thing is you can make each workout your own. If you can't do a certain weight or movement, the coaches show you how to scale it down so the move is still challenging but doable so you can eventually gain the strength and skill to do the full movement. The best part about Crossfit Adaptation is the community - everyone I have met there is friendly and supportive and driven. read more

I've trained at 2 other DC area crossfit gyms but transferred to CFA shortly after it opened since it was so close to home. While the people who are drawn to crossfit will probably find satisfaction in doing a WOD just for the sake of doing it, CFA provides the type of environment that makes you love going to the gym. The coaches are invested, the facilities are great, and the peer support is ample. There is also a huge range in WOD times which makes it accessible to boot. As a nice perk, CFA offers yoga as part of the membership fee and add-ons such as Olympic Lifting, Crossfit Kids, and skill-focused clinics. Give it a try, you won't regret it. read more