Background: 4 years, 15 to 20 hours a week in a CrossFit box. I did a session with the Olympic weightlifting crew while visiting Washington D.C. First and foremost, I loved the atmosphere; it feels of CrossFit at its roots. There's a large open matted area. With only a single garage door to the outside world, the air is warm and vibrant. Speed ropes, mobility equipment, lifting platforms, rings, etc. are all as expected. I greatly enjoyed the coaches and supportive athletes. Tom was focused, constantly providing constructive and tactful feedback to his team. Even when people weren't lifting, they wouldn't just wander off on their phones. Rather, when it wasn't your turn to lift, it was your turn to motivate. I wasn't there long enough to get a sense of how competitive this box is. At the very least, there's plenty of open gym time. read more

Nova Strength & Conditioning - They have dedicated Olympic weightlifting programs. - Gyms Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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I'm currently on my 5th week of a 6 week boot-camp (cycle #12-Shout-out to my fellow Dirty Dozen!) and first week of yoga (cycle #3) and I must confess, I absolutely love everything about Nova Strength and Conditioning! The box is tucked away at the very end of an industrial park in Springfield, right off Braddock road, there is ample parking on both sides of the building, and it comes equipped with everything you would expect of a Crossfit box, plus they have all sorts of fun Strongman stuff. In addition to Crossfit and Strongman, they also offer Olympic Lifting classes, Yoga, personal training, and complete the spectrum with additional nutrition classes. The owners, Erin and Sarah, really make an effort to get to know each new person and push you to perform each movement to the best of your ability. I love their programming, their desire to see you succeed and their ability to foster such a warm and welcoming environment to everyone-regardless of fitness level. I also love the emphasis on team building with blog entries, Facebook groups and weekly emails letting you know what's coming up. Trust me, if you are thinking to trying NOVA S&C you really should! Chances are, you will not regret it... I know I don't. read more

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It is hard to explain or quantify what this gym has meant to me already, in the less than 6 month time period during which I've been attending. I have always loved sports and have known myself to be athletic, but I've never felt at home or particularly comfortable in any gym. I had basically given up on gyms when my rugby team (myself begrudgingly included) did some work with Sarah, Erin, and their team of coaches over the winter. The patience, attention, and coaching I experienced during those sessions convinced me that I could become a much fitter, stronger athlete and more effective rugby player, if I put in the work. I also realized that it is okay to have a little help; and the coaches and the community at NOVA S&C were just what I needed to learn more about how to work out most effectively to achieve my goals. I signed up for Crossfit and I haven't looked back; every week I get to see one of my favorite people/coaches bright and early, to do the work I need and am excited to do. So, while I can't recommend Crossfit or gyms in general to everyone, I can recommend THIS GYM and these coaches to everyone, because they built a community here where people care about and look out for each other, and that's what keeps me coming back-- not the amount of equipment or programming (though they also rate excellently in these aspects as well). Anyway, thanks NOVA S&C, I'll see you tomorrow AM! read more

Nova Strength & Conditioning - Post workout snack! - Gyms Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

First, the space the gym is in is excellent for individual training and training in large groups without feeling bunched up. It has all the equipment you could ever need to train for your goals, including squat racks, rings, tires, kettlebells and more! A lot of box gyms are limited by their space or by their equipment, but NOVA S&C has everything and enough space to fit it all. Second, Erin and Sarah are awesome!! Their coaching took my fitness to the next level plus their expert instruction helped improve my form for a variety of movements. Also, my rugby team, NOVA Women's Rugby Club, was fortunate enough to train here for the winter. You could tell when practices and games started up again that the quality and knowledgeable fitness coaching really picked up the team's performance. Love this place and the coaches! Definitely recommend for anyone!! read more

Never have I ever looked forward to going to the gym as much as I do when it comes to NOVA Strength and Conditioning. I came to NOVA new to the cross fit and to lifting but they made me feel right at home. The coaches are great with being attentive, patient and supportive. They provide just enough push so you finish strong. Many times I have been surprised at what I have accomplished which only motivates me even more. Not only is it a great place to get fit, it is a GREAT community as well! These folks (coaches and members) are genuinely interested in getting to know you and providing support on achieving your goals- fitness, health or life in general. It's an atmosphere where you don't feel intimidated to try new things and you can't find that at every gym (trust me I've tried). If you're in the area or heck within driving distance drop in take a class! Seriously, you'll end up finding excuses on why you should swing by. read more

Make sure you look at the schedule before you sign up! They took over $500 of my money and refused to refund when I explained the schedule didn't fit with my schedule. The bootcamp classes aren't exactly an hour and not worth 20 bucks per class. I signed up for 3 classes per week and when I went for the third time, the system tried to charge me for an extra class. All this place does is try to take every last penny. They seemed really nice nice but are not helpful when you want to leave or get your money back. Not understanding at all and super expensive. After I asked them to cancel my membership they charged me another month and have yet to return my money. Don't waste your time unless you have money to throw away. Really disappointed in this place. read more

The gym has it's pros certainly. The facility and equipment is great, and the staff is very welcoming to you as you begin. There is also plentiful parking. However, the cons are not as easy to see when you are first signing up, please beware: Cost - This is an expensive gym any way you slice it. On top of that, make sure that you are going to be with the gym for an entire year or else you will pay dearly. I even signed up as a month to month member and was charged a $370 cancellation fee in addition to an extra month of membership even though I had been paying a higher rate all along for the supposed privilege of quitting early or taking a month off as my job requires a lot of travel. This membership was not honored. Please do not make the same mistake. Music - The music is repetitive, and not to my liking. This one is sort of a personal preference, but I assume there are others out there who have trouble working out to 80s pop ballads on loop. Issues with owners - If I was alone on this one, I wouldn't even bring it up. However, I know that many members have had issues with the owners. My obvious issue was over the cancellation fee. Before that however, I was aggressively and oddly confronted of working against their community building. This to me is somewhat laughable. I worked with these owners to introduce them to my favorite yoga instructor when they mentioned that they were looking for one - they hired her to great success, I offered to run a course for members based on a skill set I have. I participated in pot lucks, and made many friends at the gym. Additionally, more importantly than any of my personal issues is that they don't really seem to care about their athletes or staff. Nearly all of the highest performing athletes, initially drawn by the great facility, have left the gym. If you aren't doing boot camp, good luck - The boot camp classes take over the space. All other activities are treated as second class. If you are doing boot camp, good luck - Full disclosure - I have only watched this from the sidelines, but my perception is that the coaching is sub par and injuries are prevalent. Participants are not encouraged to push themselves. read more

I'm really happy that I've found this gym and that I didn't let the negative reviews scare me away. I've been doing personal training sessions with Erin for the past few months and she has been fantastic. She pushes me to my limits and knows her stuff when it comes to proper form and anatomy. I also really appreciate the way that she breaks down each exercise and sets up the warm up to mirror the biomechanics of whatever we're working on that day (overhead squat, deadlift, etc.) She was EXTREMELY flexible with me when I had unexpected health issues that put me in the hospital and had me on rest for several weeks. When I have to cancel last minute because of health or work, she has not given me the least bit of trouble. I have not participated in the bootcamps and don't have a monthly membership, so can't speak to those things, but I am very happy that I decided to this for myself. read more

I did a walk-in class here and really enjoyed it. It was a smaller class (only 3 athletes) but was a well run and efficient from warmup through the WOD and then onto some strength work. The facility was clean, well laid out and all the equipment was in good shape, stored properly and easy to find. If I lived in the area I'd almost definitely sign up to be a member. If you are curious about Crossfit, give it a try. read more

I was a member at NOVA Crossfit for just shy of a year and can honestly say that it is one of the parts of my life in the DC area that I will miss the most. The community is very welcoming and the coaches are great. Aside from leading the classes, they can be as involved as you like in assisting you with nutrition, additional form work, personal programming, etc. You will absolutely see fitness gains at this gym, very probably on the strength side given that this is an O-lifting, Strongman/Strongwoman and Crossfit gym. That said, I know for a fact that this place has improved the quality of life for a lot of people through those programs so do not shy away from a perceived lack of emphasis on cardio. I would recommend this gym to anybody...except douchebags. read more

I've been going to NOVA Strength and Conditioning for about a year. I started with a Boot Camp. I was scared that even a boot camp would be too much for me as I had previously had back surgery. I was AMAZED at how warm and open the coaches are and how easily they modified things for me so that I felt comfortable but yet still challenged. The coaches are so encouraging and they make themselves available to everyone. After three boot camps, I moved to Crossfit. I was hesitant to make the change but the coaches helped me with everything. They NEVER made me feel that I wasn't just as important as anyone else. The class atmosphere is amazing. In addition to Boot Camps and Crossfit, there is Strongman. And they have teens/kids classes too. If you are looking for a gym that will encourage and help you become more fit, this is the place. Come check it out. You won't be sorry that you did. read more

I've been a member of NOVA S&C since May of 2013. I do both CrossFit and Oly Lifting at NOVA. NOVA's space is outstanding - a huge box with plenty of room to accommodate crossfit classes, oly lifters, and strongman classes and equipment. You never feel cramped for space or in the way, even if you're just there to roll out or work on skills on the side. Erin, Sarah, and Mike, and all the trainers at NOVA are top notch. They come with years of experience in the industry, so you know you are getting correct information and technique. So many gyms nowadays come with sub-par instructors who really shouldn't be teaching people movements. It's the complete opposite case at NOVA. Even though I have been Crossfitting and lifting for three years, they are still attentive to my needs and offer tips on movements and ways to improve my technique/skills. One of the coolest things about NOVA is that you can try out multiple avenues - Crossfit, Oly Lifting, or Strongman - for the same price. This is something that is not possible at other gyms. More recently, NOVA has developed a real community feel- not to be mistaken for your typical CrossFit cult- but a group of people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in fitness as part of their overall lifestyle or improving fitness for their primary sport (we have marathon runners, roller derby skaters, rugby players...the list goes on). It's pretty cool. :) read more

Great gym, lots of equipment and space with very friendly and knowledgable trainers. They have 3 different training regiments, CrossFit, Strongman, and Olympic lifting for you to choose from. read more

Unresponsive, inflexible, and frankly just not worth the expense for what you get out of it. There are many gyms around that make you get your penny's worth compared to what Nova Strength & Conditioning offers. Aside from the times coaches inexplicably don't show up at the scheduled time as if our time is some joke. read more

Started out as a great experience until I tried to leave the gym. PLEASE BEWARE AND DO NOT SIGN UP WITH THIS GYM. My family is being robbed by them, and they are making it impossible to leave. They continue to take money out of my bank account illegally. Whatever you do, do not join this gym if you care about your family and money. They lie, scheme, and will make you feel a part of. They are all about money and that is it. Do not let them fool you. If I could do it all over again, I never would have stepped foot in this gym. PS- Please do not listen to the reviews below. The gym makes members put these reviews online. They are all bogus. I was a member for two years, so I know what Im talking about! STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Great place that makes you feel comfortable and at home. Erin is funny and easy to like. She makes working enjoyable. The boot camp is a great thing to try out if your new to fitness. Learn proper form, meet new people, get fit while having some fun. I have nothing but great things to say. I would also give a shout out to Todd the PT I am using. He is teaching me so much about fitness and is very professional and knowledgeable. read more

I met the amazing owners of NOVA Strength about a year ago as I was transitioning jobs and it was one of those I was at the right place at the right time! they were just starting up their boot camp classes and though I was nervous what I LOVED the most was that the boot camp was for beginners to help teach us the proper way to do basic movements! I have had back surgery so I was cautious but it was the BEST decision. I have now been to 3 boot camps and have consistently LOST inches but most importantly gained strength which was huge for me. I couldn't run beforehand but just today I completed my very first 10K. the gym offers crossfit as well and various competitions throughout the year! I highly recommend giving them a try, I don't think you will be disappointed. And if you want YOGA they have a class for that as well! read more

I've been a member for about 1.5 years. I'm the kind of member who dips in and out based on another sport I play and the fact that I can get kinda lazy. In the time I'm not there I still get updates on how everyone's doing, things I can do outside of the gym to reach my goals, and valuable nutrition info. When I get back, it's like I haven't missed a beat with everyone. Not to be sappy, but it's kind of like Cheers where everyone knows your name and wants to see you succeed. I never feel bad about not doing the exercises at the same pace as everyone, because I know everyone's cheering me on, and I will reach my goals through all their encouragement this place oozes. Because NOVA Crossfit is definitely more than a gym, it's a fantastic community, that I'm happy to be apart of. read more

NOVA Strength and Conditioning is not only the best crossfit gym but the best gym I have ever been a part of. Period. The staff is so supportive and they are all about the athlete and making sure they can safely complete the work out. This gym is so supportive and it feels more like a family than a gym. I would recommend this gym to anyone and everyone, they cater to all fitness levels. read more

Excellent space! Lots of options for athletes. Fun and engaging coaches. Female owned! Both ladies know their stuff!

Just finished my second 6 week Boot Camp, rolling into Crossfit now. Great place. Environment is so supportive regardless of your fitness level. The "secret sauce" as Erin like to put it, is in the commitment to yourselves through these great group workouts. Trainers are supportive, encouraging and very particular about getting on the wright path with great technique. Everyone chooses the pace that works for them, and you get nothing but support to meet your goals. I feel amazing...thanks NOVA Crossfit!! read more

I have been a member of NOVA Strength and Conditioning since August 2015. Before joining I attended a commercial gym and spent several months searching for a Crossfit box to join in the DC Metro area. I chose NOVA Strength and Conditioning because it was the only box to offer three disciplines (Crossfit, Olympic lifting and Strongman) and I am happy to say that I made the right choice. The facility is awesome and the equipment is top notch, but what really makes this place so amazing are the owners, coaches and members. The environment and camaraderie that you find here is really special and allows you to build the confidence and willpower to push yourself to new limits. The training, coaching and guidance are hands down professional and educational. You learn something new every day. Since I started coming here I have broken so many personal records and have put up weights that I never thought I could do. For those of you reading this review and are looking specifically for a Strongman training center, NOVA Strength and Conditioning is the premier facility in the area and has equipment that most other Strongman centers lack. The Crossfit and Olympic lifting programs are also top notch and I am excited to try Olympic lifting next. I guarantee that anyone who comes here once will be hooked and never look back at another gym/box. read more

Awesome facility, great coaches, quality equipment, and an all-around great place to train.

I love this place. So. Much. Previously, I had been following a strength training program from a book on my own at a regular gym. I wanted to get strong and fit. I even hired a couple trainers to help me get strong and deal with some injuries. One trainer handed me a 12 pound bar to do Romanian deadlifts (I could lift 65 pounds at the time and was annoyed that he didn't think to assess me and encourage me to get stronger) and another kept talking about how I could lose weight even though my goal on the paper was obviously to get stronger (I'm female, 140 pounds, and 5'6"-- no matter what my weight, if my goal is to get stronger, it should be taken seriously. And, it's not even that I need to lose weight so the fact that he thought a woman's goal is always to lose weight was just beyond offensive). From the moment I walked into Nova S&C I felt respected and treated as an athlete. Erin and Sarah knew my name from day one and are welcoming and encouraging. Mike pushed me to do my best and gives great coaching. Dustin, too.I'm a teacher and I hear some of the same words from these coaches that come out of my own mouth during the day, such as "I don't care where you are [in terms of strength/ability/athleticism] right now. I just want to know you are putting in 100% right now. You can do this." Mike can help you with your form and can also tell by looking at how you complete an exercise that "that is too easy-- add another 10 pounds to each side." I went from doing 65 pounds back squats and deadlifts to doing 115 pound back squats and 165 pound deadlifts in about 4 months. (I can't tell you how long I'd been stuck at 65 pounds previously...) I needed proper coaching on form and the push to keep increasing. They've helped me with a chronic wrist pain (which was caused by a combination of not knowing how to do a clean properly, a lack of flexibility in the wrist for the front squats, and just general growing pains in the forearm as I adjusted to holding heavier barbells-- no doctor, trainer, or chiropractor before them was particularly helpful in understanding/preventing the pain). I also like that they have a strength and skill time before the WOD-- something I don't see at my local crossfit place. And Mike and Erin always emphasize form and ROM in the crossfit workouts. There are men AND women lifting heavy at this gym which makes me so happy. Also, it makes me insanely happy that Mike's girlfriend's water bottle has a sticker of a pony-tailed stick figure lifting dumbbells. Men and women of all sizes lift here and people celebrate together as they reach their milestones, whether that be completing a first pull-up, struggling through and finishing a workout, or breaking a personal record on anything. The coaches and the other trainees will cheer you on! read more