CrossFit Vertical

As an international student who’s far from home, I can say this place has become my home away from home. From day one, the coaches went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and welcomed, and they continue to do so every time I walk through the door. They genuinely listen to what members need and are always open to feedback, which makes the community feel really tight-knit and supportive. Their professionalism is top-notch: every workout is well-prepared, and the coaches are clearly knowledgeable about everything from proper movement techniques to nutrition advice. They push you to work hard and challenge yourself, but they do it with your safety and long-term health in mind. It’s encouraging to know they care about each person’s progress, making sure we push our limits without risking injury. On top of that, it’s inspiring to see how involved they are in the local community. Whether it’s hosting charity events or organizing fundraisers, they’re always finding ways to give back. If you’re looking for a friendly, professional, and inclusive gym that truly invests in its members, CrossFit Vertical is the perfect fit.

The people at CrossFit Vertical have created a positive and supportive community at the gym. There is always laughter alongside the hard workout. The instructors are really good at knowing the right and safe way to exercise. They have a keen eye to notice if your technique needs adjusting. The gym itself is gorgeous. There is a wonderful mural on the back wall that is inspiring and artistic. You feel like you can be yourself and you make friends all while getting stronger and healthier together. Joining CrossFit Vertical has been one of the best things I've done for myself in a long time.

I've been doing CrossFit for quite some time and wanted to do a drop-in to visit some old friends and see the new space! It was one of the best experiences I've had at a CF gym. The owners, Jana and Andy, are incredible people. They are caring, kind, passionate about their community and have created a wonderful space for people to work on their fitness. The space is super clean and organized. The equipment is well taken care of and looks like it was purchased yesterday. Everyone in the class was friendly and supportive. I'm looking forward to my next visit. If you're on the fence about where to go, invest in your health and take a look at CrossFit Vertical.

I have been going to CrossFit Vertical for almost a year now and can say that I am so happy with my decision. It is an incredibly supportive community with amazing trainers. I like that there are a lot of scaling options and movement reviews in each session and that the trainers pay special attention to your technique so that you don't hurt yourself. I always feel welcomed and that the trainers as well as the members are truly committed to everyone succeeding and feeling better about themselves.

Winter is coming! And where will I be? At CrossFit Vertical -- a bright, new, cheery, supportive place to work out. Come for the community and fitness, stay for the really cool glass art everywhere. My partner and I joined CrossFit Vertical on Day 1 and have found it to be supportive, a place for community, and top-notch instruction. They're open about welcoming everyone, every identity, and making sure that lessons can be scalable for your fitness ability. Day 1, community members came in off the street -- people of all ages. Gym members ages range from Cornell undergrads to members in their 70s/80s. To start classes, owners Andy and Jana have you sign up for on-ramp classes to make sure you "move well to live well" -- the gym's motto. The whole group of coaches are kind, enthusiastic, and ready to instruct -- pushing when it's right, paying attention if your movement is off. We recently moved to Ithaca, and the pandemic destroyed chances of building community. As a competitive swimmer and athlete, I am wholeheartedly in love with this place, and I look forward to learning new things and building up my health. I'll also say this -- the owners are super aware about their impact in the community. The goal is ultimately to bring joy through movement. There are even scalable payment plans -- they want to be a fixture in Ithaca -- and I think they will be.