As someone who dedicates their life to work and exploring new food spots, working out has never…read morebeen my forte. I am a notorious quiter. If I struggle at something athletic, I am usually the first person to determine my time would be better spent completing work tasks not done during the work day. Turning 30, I decided I needed a change and signed up for the Southern Maryland CrossFit "Fall Into Fitness" Special. The "Fall Into Fitness" Special included unlimited classes for six weeks totalling $125.00 per person. My husband agreed to do it with me as support for a new step we both knew was going to be a struggle for me. Walking into Southern Maryland CrossFit, I did not know what to think but I was immediately greeted by Coach Amy who wove humor into her customer service paperwork requirements to help ease the obvious anxiety I was feeling upon walking in. Once you leave the small office, the entire remainder of the space is dedicated to work out space and equipment. Classes are on a rolling basis so when one is ending, the next class is preparing to warm up while other members are on the perimeter doing independent lifting tasks (ie. bench press, squats, overhead press). Warm ups are similar each day allowing for members to have some similarity and focus on the other components of the work out for the day. Each day of the week is different at Southern Maryland CrossFit and each coach works to support every members at their individual level/area of need. As a noob, each coach works with me on my form and help me scale the work out to a reasonable level (even when I am feeling spunky and try to go too heavy too soon). The coaches suggest members use a notebook of some sort to track their individual working weights and PRs; but if maintaining a notebook isn't your style (or you frequently forget where you put things), Southern Maryland CrossFit posts photos of their daily board onto their Facebook page. Overall, Southern Maryland CrossFit is extremely active on their website and social media platforms posting the daily work out, daily work out results, and even weekly messages from the owners! After a few months at Southern Maryland CrossFit, I feel stronger but something more important happened: I started to feel like part of a community. Each member is friendly, social, supportive, and down to help/scale with anyone whether you're new or a seasoned CrossFit participant. Even during the Corona Virus (COVID19) Pandemic, the Southern Maryland CrossFit Coaches and members have online virtual workout plans, virtual workout challenges, video meet ups, and frequent social media engagement. If you're a CrossFit kind of person or even if you're someone like me just looking to make a change to bring some healthy-ish balance to your life, consider Southern Maryland CrossFit. You won't regret it!

This place is a scam. Won't let you even see the gym in person until you sign a contract. Took me…read moreseveral months just to get in the door. The place is not welcoming, the owner doesn't answer questions/phone, the hours are terrible. For me, crossfit gyms are supposed to be community-based. This is far from it. They won't allow for drop ins, supposedly because people are not respectful, but it really to lock you into the contract. On the only class was able to go, they give you all the rules. Drop the bar and that's 8 minutes of burpees for everyone but you. So much for community, pinning people against other. Drive 10 minutes more. Go somewhere else.

I have been here for 6 months now and I feel like I have been here for years, well at least since…read more2015 when they opened. What a great CrossFit community feel. The staff and members do more than just workout at the box. Several competitions and events throughout the year bring everyone together. The owners and coaches are all fantastic. From beginner to experienced, they will help you along your journey of elite fitness. The gym is clean and equipment is spotless. Don't hesitate if you want to check this place out. Drop in if you are traveling. If you are local, make an appointment and see how structured and tailored it is for you. You won't regret it. Good pricing for unlimited and discounts for certain professionals as well.

Absolutely great coaches who truly care about you. Every time I am there the environment is always…read morelively and everyone pushes each other to do the best you can do. Highly recommend checking them out!

Why haven't you worked out here yet?…read more I'll be frank: SkipJack CrossFit is where it's at. If you want to be pushed to excel, get a killer workout, laugh your butt off with your fellow athletes and coaches, get that clean and jerk/snatch/deadlift/OHS PR, then turn around and do CF Striking where you get to burn off all that workday stress by punching and kicking heavy bags, then sign up! The coaching staff is awesome, patient, helpful and willing to help you on anything you want to work on (even if it's after closing time or on weekends). You can tell that they have fun coaching and that makes it easier on us who are learning all the CF movements/lifts. They also won't let you give up on yourself which has really helped me out. I've been going to SJCF for 8 months now and have put on approx 7-10lbs of muscle. I've also adopted a more positive image of myself as I break through mental and physical barriers every week. When I started CF, I don't think I could do 5 box jumps w/o getting winded (and I've always been a runner mind you!). Now I can do multiple rounds of them followed by a slew of burpees, then go run, flip a tire and do it all again. LADIES: You don't have to be ripped to work out here. GUYS: Same goes for you. SJCF scales all workouts to YOUR ability. Even some of our strongest atheletes have to scale workouts from time to time based on an old/new injuries and just 'being old.' HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (if you couldn't tell). Erica

Best gym ever! Everyone here is friendly, encouraging and supportive. The facility is always clean…read moreand fully-equipped. The coaches focus on your individual goals and needs so you have the most success for each workout you end up doing. All inclusive levels of fitness welcomed. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

I will admit it was difficult to meet Tim, but he was also busy which I understand. He got my…read moremembership and I appreciate him trying continuously trying to meet up with me. The gym has everything I need to do a full workout.

What a complete joke of an organization. Attempting to communicate with "Tim" is similar to…read morecommunicating with a 5th grade bully. He is very unprofessional, He likes to use harsh words and posturing in an attempt to intimidate a paying customer when he knows he is ripping people off. Did not even have the professionalism to listen to what my issues were before getting adversarial. Total fool. When the previous owner was in charge, no damaged equipment existed and if anything was damaged during the day, it was removed, and replaced. The current owner "Tim", most every bench, elbow rest, or seat has black tape covering tears; most of the bench press bars are severely bent leaving one out of six bars safe for use. You sign a contract for a monthly fee only to get billed twice the agreed upon amount. When you call "Tim" to resolve the issue, no return phone calls, not from him or anyone from the cesspool of a gym. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, MONEY, OR ENERGY ON THIS PIG PEN!!!

Tried it out for the kids due mil move to MD. Super basic stuff and feels like both couches and…read morekids are taking muscle relaxers. Not saying it bad, but no one pushes or challenges the kids. Very different from our last school.

This place rules. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and present techniques in various…read moreways that are easy to understand for all. The environment they have worked hard to build is family. It's friendly. It's competitive. It's awesome.

Incredible studio. Warm and welcoming and a lot of fun. The aerial yoga has really helped me…read morementally and physically.

D. Strong is about his business. He knows what he is doing, and I have more muscle gains in just…read moreabout 4 weeks than I did the during the same span of time while playing collegiate football. Don't take my word for it, come see for yourself. You will not be disappointed! If I could give him 10 stars, he deserves them. A great coach, mentor, and now someone I would call a friend. Keep pushing me to be heights and gains sir!

I sent an e-mail and spoke with the owner on May 23rd regarding my fitness…read more goals and sent him documents of my then current workout and meal plan. As of today, it's been 150 days that I haven't heard back from him. At this point, I'm no longer interested in discussing my fitness goals or using this business services due to their Lack of Communication. Their inability to take any action on my request shows just how Unprofessional and Irresponsible they are as a business owner.

I'm torn as this review should be more like a 3.5 not a 4...Here is why…read more This gym looks like there has been a lot of additions to it to improve its service to the customer. The issue is that the free weight section has a LOT of work that needs to be done. The free weight area is so small that only 4 benches can fit and that's a TIGHT squeeze. There is literally NO room. I understand that in the track/cross fit/ cardio section there are more free weights, but even that area has a horrible selection of benches to use. If you're a cross fitter then you'll love the track area... There's several row machines, medicine balls, and an entire cross fit rack area full equipment. The spin bike area rocks thanks to having about 40 bikes (not entirely sure...I'm WAG'ing the number) You can definitely find something to work iut on...but the space is not the greatest.

My favorite gym in the area. The entire tactical center with the olympic rings and different…read morevariations for pull ups is tremendously inspiring. Andrews Air Force Base definitely has a great grasp on what a gym should be. They also have a full court basketball court, a track to run aRound, boxing bags (heavy bag, speed bag, double end bag, and I believe an uppercut bag) as well. Unfortunately I'll be stationed in Virginia so this won't be my home gym , but it's definitely a place that I plan on visiting on weekends. There' also plenty of free weights, cardio machines, and weight machines. Overall great gym experience for me with plenty of choices.