CrossFit Closer

I have been to some different CrossFit boxes in the last few years and I know when I find a great place with wonderful people and excellent staff. CrossFit Closer is more than that. It is a place where you feel you are part of the family" since your first time there. The coaches are really there for you

Any negative myths you have heard about CrossFit will immediately be busted when you come to CrossFit Closer. The coaches place a large emphasis on technique and I can remember instances where the coach has taken all the weights off my bar in a workout to make sure I was safe and practicing proper form. I haven't experienced a single injury in the 1.5 years I have been working out here.Even more important than safety/form at this box is atmosphere. Everyone is welcome and made to feel included and we cheer each other on. It's like being part of a team or a family. No matter what your skill level or age, I highly recommend you give this a try!

This is the second crossfit box I've gone to and it has a very friendly vibe. Some things that set it apart from the box I went to in Montreal, was that not only do the coaches learn your name but there is an importance placed on getting to know everyone at the box and the people's names in your class. It makes a huge difference on your motivation when you come in and you see the same faces and they know your name and when you are struggling through a workout you feel like your team is cheering you on.I came to Ottawa for an internship and feel like I'm leaving a little family behind at crossfit closer, if you have a chance to come in and meet all of the coaches, regulars, and the dogs! I truly recommend.

One of the best gym-going experiences I've ever had. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with none of the competitive or territorial attitudes you run into at other gyms. The classes are structured so everyone gets to know each other, and the workouts are designed to be inclusive to anyone. The constant watchful eyes of the coaches help tailor workouts to your fitness level, making them more efficient, and leave you feeling great afterwards.

Such a wonderful, positive and energetic atmosphere...more than a gym...it's a family! I'm new to CrossFit Closer and would recommend that everyone needs to join! It doesn't matter your fitness level, it matters that you are willing to learn to become a healthy stronger you, with the help of the amazing coaches and fellow CrossFit mates! You'll never feel ashamed, you will only ever be elevated!

I just passed my 1 year anniversary, and highly recommend this box. I've never had a membership at a traditional gym; never had any interest in being a gym rat. Now, I'm 46 and look forward to going to CFC every time. I certainly have no lack of internal motivation. I'm now interested in moving better, faster, and with more weight.Adam is highly focused with an amazing eye for proper form, and his staff are great, too. His box is well-equipped, and he offers a good selection of supporting training programs.

I actually came here to do some weightlifting - Adam was gracious enough to let me lift here beside the crossfit classes. Everyone was super welcoming and the training environment was great. If I hadn't torn my meniscus a month in (and then again during rehab) I probably would have joined the crossfit classes too. Would recommend

I bought a 10 pack to give Closer a try. At this point, I’ve attended classes with most of the instructors and I’m thoroughly impressed. As someone new to the sport, I appreciate the instruction and variety of daily workouts. They just bought a bunch of ski ergs as well which is a nice bonus.

Before joining CrossFit Closer I had never tried CrossFit. When I was first getting into lifting weights CrossFit was still in its infancy and developed a bit of a bad reputation due to the lack of consistency between the independent gyms. After many years of self-directed bodybuilding and powerlifting, followed by professionally coached olympic weightlifting, I decided I should finally give it a shot for myself and see what all the hoopla was about. Going in I was a little hesitant, at my first visit I was able to ask questions regarding areas of concern I had about the qualifications of the coaching staff as well as their overarching philosophies as an organization that were quickly allayed. For example I didn't want to take part in anything that perpetrated the dangerous and toxic Uncle Rhabdo" worship mentality and was very happy to hear that the priority of the coaching staff was and still is first and foremost about the safety and overall well-being of their members. Over time as I continued to attend classes I realized that not only were the coaching staff highly technically competent

Crossfit Closer is the best gym I have ever been to. The programming is fantastic and the coaches are so helpful and friendly. However, the real draw is the community atmosphere. Since day one, when I was brand new to Crossfit, the members have been inviting, warm, and encouraging, and they are what keep me coming back. I am on my way to being the strongest I have ever been because of how easy and fun it is to stay committed with this group of people.