CrossFit Gotham

My first experience at crossfit, and the journey begins. Had a great workout at Gotham with Mike and the crossfit team. Learned new ways training techniques. This place is addicting. Super clean, super friendly, super professional.

Best gym ever! I saw so much change in me. Coach Mike is amazing too. Pushes you hard which I like. If your a wimp don’t come. Great atmosphere here and the people are very friendly. Facility is clean and well equipped. I highly recommend everyone to join here.

So go back to 2013. I just moved to Mount Vernon. Just down the block was CrossFit Gotham. It was my first time at anything like a CrossFit box. Mike and his trainers were nothing but professional and informative. I felt comfortable enough to give it a shot. Now I want to explain who I am a little bit. I’m short, overweight and my athletic days are long past. But I will say that CrossFit Gotham was a really welcoming place and I never felt like I was patronized or treated badly. In fact they were great and went out of their way to make me feel like I belonged. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Sadly, I injured myself and only lasted a short while before I had to step aside. I’ll be honest I still miss it. I have to give them massive props. They are professional, knowledgeable and they work hard to make sure you get good value for your money. It’s taking me many many years to write this review, but I want to make sure that I go on record as saying that this was a really good experience.

If you have never practiced this sport before, do not try it there. My husband and I were embarrassed by Coach Mike in front of everyone, screaming. He doesn't have patience to teach new people, he was super aggressive with us because we weren't able to do the exercise correctly the first times. Unpleasant and humiliating situation. There is a place for those who have been practicing for many years and do not need to learn, coach Mike does not like to teach and is prejudiced against immigrants. Always sarcastic and embarrassing us during classes saying that we did not understand English and we needed to learn it faster, but that was not the case. We were in a process to learn coordination, which he doesn’t show patience, compassion and humility to others. I don’t recommend this place.

Love my box! CrossFit is mostly a no frills kind of sport. So, Gotham is a no frills kind of place. Nothing luxurious about it, but the people are great, the workouts are delightfully torturous and the coaches know what they're doing. Take that back on the frills. We love our Concept 2 row, ski, AND bike ergs (boom!). I've been to a number of places and only a couple have more than rowers. Most people accept a tough commute for work. Since I don't have that, I am happy for my tough commute to be back and forth to the gym. Totally worth it!