Greatest and nicest staff!! You will sweat your fat off! I highly recommend Crossfit MDI because…read moreyou get the best value overall, the staff is amazing, your cohorts are equally motivating and you will be challenged to become a better, stronger, healthier more fit version of yourself. Love this place.

The best decision of my life was to begin working out here. I have met some of my best friends here…read moreand it's such a welcoming community for everyone. The owner truly puts his heart and soul into the gym and brings a lot of fun and excitement to each workout.

I've been going to Ethos fka Crossfit Country for 8 years and I do not have a set schedule that I…read morego to. Somedays I'm an early riser, some days I'm at noon and some days I'm in the evening. The good thing about that is I get to meet and get to know everyone who goes there. There are several things that I love about Ethos: 1) The people are amazing. No matter what class you go to everyone is friendly, encouraging and I can always find someone who pushes me to be better. 2) There's plenty of space and enough equipment. I can't think of a time where we did not have enough weights for everyone. There are some gyms that aren't well equipped and this isn't one of them. 3) The app to keep track of your workouts, your benchmarks for weightlifting, and your progress 4) The programming. The workouts are strategic to work your entire body while focusing on certain groups together. While some things may be out of your wheel house the coaches always have options for modifying a movement to make it easier or more challenging for you. 5) This is a great option for both cardio and getting stronger. 6) The coaching staff is very knowledgeable and know a lot more than just lifting weights. From diet and nutrition to proper stretching they are true experts in their fields. If you're looking for a gym where you can get faster, leaner, stronger and lose weight but also have a good time with great people than look no further.

I have been going here for seven months and can't begin to fully explain how happy I am with…read moreCrossFit Country. They just moved into a brand new location directly across the street from their old location. The new place looks amazing, has plenty of room to get a great workout and is proof that Wayne (the owner) has CFC moving in the right direction. CrossFit itself is a great system and lifestyle that I highly recommend. The family-like environment at CrossFit country takes it to the next level. I live closer to three other CrossFit boxes (gyms) but I don't mind the extra drive due to the group of people running and attending CrossFit Country!

I would call this a hidden gem of gyms…read more I accidentally discovered Orlando Barbell as I was driving around my area looking for gyms. I was looking for a gym just for the summer and needed a deal. I spoke with the owner Brian, who was super helpful and gave me a 3 month deal so I wouldn't need to pay sign up fees. The gym itself is quite small, but really has everything I need. There's a lot of equipment that may look odd, but the reason is the gym is catered toward powerlifters. Which may sound intimidating but don't be. The people that go to the gym here are all really friendly. They will often acknowledge you as you walk in, unlike other larger gyms, and you won't see one of those Jersey boys walking around. The regulars here are very helpful in answering questions that you may have. Most of the time the gym isn't too packed. The most I've seen on a busy day would probably be about 8 or so. Usually there is only 1 or 2 people around, and the reason is this is a 24 hour gym, so you can come and go whenever. No restrictions if you like to workout at 2 in the morning. They also have a filtered water dispenser which I love, non of that water fountain crap. The reason I deducted 1 star is because some of the seats are starting to look a little worn. Tape has replaced the holes and the tape has started coming off. The place is also a little hard to walk around sometimes, but they use the space well. There aren't too many machines around, basically the most common ones, mostly free weights. The gym is priced really well, only $30 for adults, and there are discounts if your a student, fireman, etc. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a gym around the area.

I've been looking for a powerlifting gym since I compete in raw powerlifting. I had heard about…read morethis place so I decided to check it out. While there were some good things, I was pretty disappointed. I'll start with the good. There's a couple power racks, a decent monolift, and a couple competition style bench presses. There's also resistance bands and chains, along with specialty bars. The people seem very friendly too. As for the bad, there was many things to point out. First, the space is small, but not a deal breaker. The problem is right when you walk in, you'll notice a ton of out of date machines that take up all the space. That space could be used for more power racks, monos, deadlift platforms, etc. This also limits the amount of space used to warm up and/or do mobility work. I feel that if this is a powerlifting gym, it should be catered more towards powerlifters. There's a couple beneficial machines, but I'd much rather just go to an LA Fitness to use machines if I didn't do powerlifting. If the front room had power racks, squat racks, benches, and/or deadlift platforms instead, it would make the place seem bigger. The main room for actual powerlifting is better than the first room, but far from perfect. It's very difficult to get the different kinds of bars because they are tucked away in the corner. There are also a couple pointless pieces of equipment like a calf raise and preacher curl. I don't see why they are in the powerlifting room. MThe deadlift platform also has a bunch of little bumps on it, which creates an ineffective surface to deadlift because the bar will not stay in one place. Overall, this gym will get the job done, but it will be inconvenient. The size is fine, but with the amount of machines, it makes the space seem much smaller. The front room should have actual powerlifting equipment instead of machines that are inferior to other gym's machine. It just seems like this gym doesn't have a set identity. If this is a powerlifting gym, it's a pretty underwhelming one. If it's a bodybuilding/general fitness gym, it's pretty bad compared to the other gyms around like LA Fitness, Crunch, Zoo Healthclub, etc. You can't have both, and with the popularity of powerlifting increasing over the last few years, I'm surprised this gym doesn't just fully embrace powerlifting like they say they do. I've been to other powerlifting gyms, and this one ranks near the bottom for me.

Super great CrossFit gym with awesome community. I would definitely hit this place again…read more Knowledgeable coaches and nice space.

I have been a member of this gym since February 2014, and really enjoy my workouts here! When I…read moreoriginally moved to the central florida area last year, I thoroughly researched each box mainly for validity from other reviewers, challenge of the workouts, and the knowledge of the coaches. All of the coaches here have extensive backgrounds in fitness that go well beyond the level 1 crossfit certification that's required to become a trainer. I don't want to sound like an infomercial here, but back in May I was having trouble with some of my workouts due to lower back pain, one of the coaches showed me some stretches I should start doing and since then I haven't had any problems since! I've also lost a little over 15 lbs since joining, which I attribute to eating better as well. This is just one small example, of how this box has helped me reach my goals. As with most crossfits I've visited, all the members are super friendly and supportive. And as far as challenge of workouts, I would say this gym lifts heavier than most I've visited, which I like because it pushes me out of my comfort zone. However the workouts are scaled to ANYONES fitness level, and there are still some movements I still scale to this day. I would suggest that anyone searching for a gym check out the establishment's website and to look at what a typical week or two of workouts look like at that particular crossfit. This is also another tool I used to ultimately come to my decision of picking this gym, because the workouts were varied and challenging, but not impossible. Also, the gym just underwent a huge expansion and got tons of new equipment to work with.

Joining up with CFEvo has been just about the single best life-decision I have made in the last…read moreyear-and-a-half. My fitness level has increased tremendously, the aches and pains that were accompanying my 40+ year-old body have disappeared, and I can actually do pull ups now The greatest strength of CFEvo, however, is the people. From the staff to the members, this is a great group to be a part of. All of the coaches take time to truly teach, safety is always a high priority, and care for members extends beyond the walls of the gym. Monique and Leonid have created an exceptional gym environment where someone starting at any fitness level can grow beyond what they thought possible.

My experience with CrossFit Evolution has been nothing but top notch. I have never been part of a…read moregym where the owner poured her heart, sweat, and tears into the heart beat of this gym. Training with Monique was motivating and I looked forward to training with her when we did private sessions. She kept me in line and accountable with an ever lasting smile that she cared about the people working out in her gym. she also never pushed me to my limits. I got a lot of negative exposure from people who have done this type of work out before and have said that you can strain or hurt yourself doing this kind of exercise. Monique made sure she checked in with me with my symptoms before moving on pressing more weight on me. The most encouraging gym I've ever been a part of.

Horrible customer service. No one answers the phones or can answer questions. Would definitely…read morestay away.

I love this gym. I recently started working out there and training with one of their personal…read moretrainers, Josh. He is the best and creates an amazing environment at the gym, as he seemingly knows and greets everyone that walks in. Riverside is the perfect mix between somewhere a family, someone new to the gym, an experienced lifter or someone extremely serious about their health and well-being can go. I know this because I've seen so many of all of these different types of people as I've been working out there. Great environment, great people, great gym!

I have been a member for almost a year now and I'm addicted to the workouts. I was very scared at…read morefirst to join because I was very out of shape but that changed pretty quickly once I joined. The workouts are different every day and are one hour long. The coaches are very knowledgeable and attentive. The location is what attracted me first since I live nearby and it is convenient for me. The prices are relatively the same as other crossfit gyms in Orlando. They offer morning classes as early as 6am Monday to Friday and have afternoon and evening classes. They offer yoga a couple times a week and have an olympic weight lifting class also which helps you understand the movements and technique. There is a free class offered on Saturday mornings for new people. Saturday there are two morning classes and closed on Sundays. The great thing about this place is that you can be totally out of shape or an elite athlete and you can do whatever the workout is. All of the workouts are scaled to whatever your capabilities are so do not let your level of fitness stop you from giving it a try.

Best gym the in the area. Great people and I love the energy there. Highly recommend it! Go and try…read morefor yourself.

The best workout environment in Orlando! Coach Joe has created an awesome environment for every…read moreskill level. CFMD is a welcoming gym that works to empower, motivate, and make you an all around healthier person! I've tried my fair share of fitness studios and workouts around Orlando. For the longest time was a regular at a chain gym and focused primarily on weightlifting. I decided that I wasn't being fulfilled in my workouts and wanted to try something I had never done before; CrossFit. I was always skeptical about trying CF but reached out to see what it was all about. I had a new member consultation with Joe and was immedietly drawn to check out more. Joe walked me through his fitness journey and really hit on every point I was concerned about. He recommended started with some PT to see where I was at physically and get me comfortable with proper CF form. I felt so much better about starting CF after the training and felt like in such a short time my form and athleticism had tremendously improved. Coach Joe is amazing and really works to tailor the workouts to your needs. I took my first CF class recently and to say I'm hooked is an understatement. I am so glad to have found a gym that is so incredibly welcoming and motivating (both coaches and members). I would totally recommend checking out CFMD if you're looking for a fun yet challenging workout, this is it! Also, Grace the french bulldog is a regular and always ready for some pets!

5 Stars for a fitness studio that motivates and empowers, while still remaining scaleable and…read morecustomizable for any level of athlete. Including this "skinny-fat" girl who hasn't worked out in over two months. To say I was skeptical of Crossfit would be a gross understatement. Like you, I have made the occasional joke at my sister's expense about the cult of Crossfit. I imagined insanely fit people, or folks who were just generally over-the-top, yelling at each other while throwing weights on the ground, grunting, and pushing themselves to unhealthy places. And then I finally agreed to go to a buddy workout with my sister at her Crossfit studio. And then I ate my words. And burpeed them out again as new, and educated words. Words like "air squats" and "burpees," for that matter. The workout was posted ahead of time so we had an idea of how horrific it would be. I was prepared for the worst- the dreaded simultaneous puke/faint. Word of advice, eat a protein rich meal an hour ahead of class. I'm grateful my sister reminded me early because I have no doubt that I would have accomplished the puke/faint otherwise. Coach Joe and a woman coach (who was lovely and stayed to talk to me, but whose name escapes me) were so motivating. Coach Joe demonstrated each move we'd be doing in our long buddy sequence. What's that? You want another gross understatement? Here you go: "My big sister carried our team of two." I'm not ashamed to say that I worked at my own pace, and proud of it. The best part? Everyone in the room is doing their workout at their pace and no one is judging you. Overall, my preconceptions were wrong and I loved the warm vibes this place.