I started working out at Crossfit Rockwall soon after it opened in 2009. I was there for about half a year before I had to move away. I've worked out at a couple boxes since then and have dropped-in on boxes in various cities. Three years later, Crossfit Rockwall is still the standard that I compare other boxes to.
The founders, Mary and Mike, are passionate about CrossFit and committed to helping people improve their fitness and health. I have yet to meet a CrossFit coach with more CrossFit certifications than Mary! She is very knowledgeable and encouraging.
Before I started the Elements classes here, I would have never stepped into a gym. But shortly after, I was quickly hooked. The coaches eased me into the workouts as I had not exercised since high school! They were super encouraging and never compromised on proper technique and good form. I'm thankful to have started CrossFit here because they gave me a solid foundation in all the skills.
CrossFit Rockwall is run professionally and aims to be suitable for everyone, regardless of age, gender, health, or fitness background. All the workouts are scalable to your level. They are different from other CrossFit boxes in that almost all of their workouts are written out in three levels: RX'd (for prime CrossFitters), intermediate, and beginner. All three levels practice the same skills but the repetitions and weights vary.
The coaches also care about your safety; while they will encourage you to push yourself, there's no expectation to be extremely hard core. I appreciated this because that's not me.
The gym membership costs more than a typical gym but less than personal training. It's like personal training in a group setting. I think the cost is completely worth it, and if I find myself in the Dallas area again, I would join up again immediately!
The gym is clean and well-organized. There are no mirrors; or better yet, there are no guys doing bicep curls while admiring themselves in front of mirrors. read more