Test Your Metal Fitness & Performance/CrossFit Advanced

This was the first gym I ever went to and it will probably be the only one too. The owners and coaches make this place feel like a family. The members also make you feel welcome and never left behind. They have great classes daily, covering a multitude of areas...weight lifting, yoga, CrossFit, etc. There are also competitions throughout the year too if you want to take part. Highly recommend you test it out and see for yourself. UPDATE 9/14/23 Took a year off. Back and it's still the same great place to get a workout. Classes are fun and the people are welcoming. Just try it out!

Be careful when attending programs at this gym. I tore my muscle in my chest and arm while doing one of the work outs that they recommended during one of the classes. Their trainers do start off with a warm up which is great but they don’t seem to have a program structured to assess your fitness ability at the outset and tailor your workouts according to your ability. While conducting research I discovered that a good CrossFit gym does an initial assessment of each new member, rating their abilities on 15 categories of fitness, before assigning them to 1 of 6 levels in its training program. I never was put through an assessment to rate my ability. The trainers here do pressure you to increase your weight through each set however you are on your own to determine what weight is safe for you and they seem to be use to working with experienced weight lifters so they won’t really help you to determine a safe lifting weight for the individual. So, if you’re an experienced weight lifter this may be a gym for you, but if you’re a beginner, Test your metal, in my opinion is not a safe establishment. It seems like they are very money motivated. They try to gain as much members as possible without caring for each individual members’ safety. It also has old workout equipment and the facility and staff really needs an overhaul to bring it up to speed. Attaching a picture of my injury as well.

This gym is awesome! I have met some of the nicest people in the world at this gym. They really have established a welcoming environment. The coaches are very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. There are people here at all levels of fitness and age range which makes it great for beginners or experienced competitors. I have been a member for a little over a year now and it just keeps getting better. They really invest in making it a great place to workout. There is something new that gets added every year. I didn’t really appreciate how great it was until I went to other CrossFit gyms in the area to compete. I quickly became grateful for the big spacious rooms and all the equipment we have at CFA. Love Love Love CFA!

Have been here twice and cannot wait to get back once I’m back in town! Great coaches! Fun, addicting and very good at making a newbie like me feel comfortable and capable.

Found this gym when I moved to the area a few years ago and have become a regular member. Highly recommend for people traveling to the Lehigh Valley for business, those new to the area, or anyone who wants to get into Crossfit! The variety of class times is helpful for a busy schedule - especially the 5 a.m. class offering. Coaches and members are super friendly. Definitely recommend!