El Cid Fitness

West Palm Beach, 500 Claremore Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | ★ 4.9 (87 Review)

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Personalized Fitness Solutions and Training in West Palm Beach.
Whether you’re struggling with back pain, hoping to lose weight, or have specific goals and want the the accountability of Personal Training, we have a coaching solution to help you achieve your goals and help you live an amazing life through fitness.

El Cid Fitness is a client-centric personalized coaching service.

Our full time Professional-Coaches meet you exactly where you’re at then help move you forward.

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Daniel Gnecco

★ 5

Great start to the day here

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Shannon Hunihan

★ 5

Gorgeous facility, and an affordable membership! You need to check this place out.

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William Amling

★ 5

Coach Ben is fantastic - so thorough and particular with workouts for my body type. He is also great about making my schedule work for him. The gym is big/open, clean, welcoming and a place where you can really put the work in to get better. Highly recommend private training and group classes. 10/10.

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Ileana Martinez

★ 5

I love this place. One big happy family. Everyone is very encouraging.

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john archuleta

★ 5

Awesome place to work out! Coaching is top notch! Jimmy’s knowledge is extensive. I have the discipline to show up, but he provides the knowledge to get the best results and no injuries!!! Meeting my goals every day!

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Michael Jon Radziewicz

★ 5

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Alex Austin

★ 5

Had an amazing workout with Ben!! Sore already!!

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Rachel Wolpert

★ 5

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Daniel Lehrbaum

★ 5

I’ve been at Eil Cid for about 2 years now! Love the community and the coaches!! Really enjoy the workouts and how they affect my active lifestyle outside of the gym!!

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Luisa Perez

★ 5

My experience training with Ben at El Cid fitness has been great!
He is so thoughtful and passionate about training and nutrition. During our training sessions he is very good about giving feedback and keeping the workout fun but at the same time challenging me and adapting to what works best for me personally and his training goes beyond just the coaching sessions. Ben has made time to have conversations about nutrition and provide insight into how to choose the best way of eating for me and has provided so much information about making small and big changes in my lifestyle that have a huge impact and that will last long term.

I’m always excited to walk into the gym for a training with Ben because I know I’m going to push my body and learn how to properly and safely execute exercises and weigh-lifting.

In a short amount of time of working with Ben I feel so much stronger and can see so many positive changes in my body and my knowledge about health and nutrition has grown immensely.

I definitely recommend El Cid as a gym and if you have the opportunity to work with Ben definitely take it!!

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Deidra E. Newton, MBA,SRES

★ 5

ElCid Fitness is the gold standard for personalized training . Great people and an awesome facility. I would highly recommend ElCid Fitness.

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Jack Hebb

★ 5

I had the chance to work with Coach Ben at El Cid Fitness where he worked with me one on one to focus on my specific goals. He is very well versed in lifting as well as nutritional guidance. I saw results within a couple weeks. Highly recommend!

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Robert Ratzlaff

★ 5

Ben is an AMAZING trainer and has helped me achieve so many goals. I look forward to working with him exclusively in the future and continue to train at El Cid Fitness!!

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Mike M

★ 3

*** Update 22-August-2022 - I feel the need to update this review as the gym is no longer a CrossFit gym. In case you have dropped-in in the past or are looking to in the future, this is not the place to go for CrossFit/CrossFit style work outs. The gym has changed business direction and is now focusing on more one-on-one training style. If you are looking for 1:1 training, getting back into shape, post-injury, etc. this would be a good place to start. I’m still giving it stars because it’s a great facility and Jimmy Kelly is one of the best instructors in the SFL. ***

The best CrossFit gym in the area. I have had the opportunity to drop in to many gyms all over the country while traveling for work and not many come close to El CID’s programming, coaches/instruction, cleanliness (cleanest gym in the world), and community vibes.

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Wesley Long Jr.

★ 5

The El Cid Fitness center is awesome. I love the atmosphere there. The facility is top notch.

In particular, words cannot express how wonderful Ben Porter (El Cid trainer) is. He is incredibly bright. He helped me completely alter my food intake to the point I no longer had anxiety about what I ate. Rather I had gained a confidence in knowing how to eat properly.

Furthermore, Ben improved my strength to the point where I was finally able do a pull up.

Perhaps Ben’s best qualities, however, are his ability to motivate and encourage an individual to stay consistent with training and eating habits as well as adapting to a trainee’s journey.

For example, I developed tennis elbow which made certain lifts impossible. Ben reached out to multiple specialists in the sports medicine field and reworked my fitness plan to accommodate my injury.

El Cid is an excellent place to improve your physical ability any Ben is an outstanding trainer to have if you’re so lucky.

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Otis Young

★ 5

Excelente.

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Dave Balardini

★ 5

This is the best gym ever. Great trainers and members. Everyone so welcoming.

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James Lucie

★ 5

We joined the gym, working with a personal trainer, while we were in town for our winter break. Our trainer is great! Every time we were there she was excited about our sessions and was very encouraging. The other trainers and members were welcoming and made us feel like long-time members from the first day we were there. It was awesome. Can't wait to go back next winter.

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Reed Pochron

★ 5

El Cid fitness has provided the best ‘drop in’ experience of any gym Ive visited in the past. The equipment is fantastic, the facilities are immaculate, the members are welcoming, and the coaching staff is extremely knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit for your fitness needs in the area.

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Sidney Steinberg

★ 1

Have never felt less welcome at a box. Have dropped in all over the world. Had emailed for a drop in 2 days before w no response. Showed up 20 minutes early and guy said “yeah, we don’t really do drop ins.” Mumbled something about not wanting people who don’t know what they are doing. I was wearing an Open 2015 shirt and mentioned that. He said “yeah, I did it to”. Finally relented to allow me to WOD - coach completely and purposely ignored me in a class of six. Wouldn’t go back if they offered me a free week.

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Laura O Shea

★ 4

Join El cid gym for a 3 weeks while visiting the area. A very welcoming and friendly team. It had all I needed (I work out alone) they also have the option of classes which my husband loved. During my time there I witnessed them training new mom's and older clientele too, its inspiring. Overall would recommend!

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E. Cameron Hitchcock

★ 5

You will never find a more clean, neat and organized CrossFit gym anywhere. Have a CrossFit buddy who has been to 17 different boxes around the world including Portugal, Spain and multiple US locations and has reported to me that this is the best CrossFit box he has seen. Great coaching, great atmosphere

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OXFIT

★ 5

Dropped in while on vacation! Awesome
facility and awesome people! Everyone we met was extremely welcoming and friendly from the front desk to the coaches to the members! I had my 9 month old baby and they were so helpful and accommodating, allowing us to keep him in his stroller while we got a workout in! Would definitely back!

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Natasha L

★ 5

I came to visit El-Cid fitness due to a recommendation of a guest at my AirBnb who went there for a weight competition.

I had checked out all the gyms and fitness studios in the area. I live in El-Cid and my criteria for a gym was that it had to be close-by, fairly priced, had to have a combination of classes and personal training, no contracts (just monthly or per class payments) , and be somewhere where I felt comfortable and welcome, and the gym/class schedule had to fit my work schedule which meant there had to be classes earlier than 8 am and classes after 5:30 pm on weekdays and classes/open gym on weekends. None of the other gyms I went to fit my schedule enough to justify paying for them.
Schedule and class availability : 5+ stars
Quality of training and classes : 5+ stars
Coaches knowledge / experience : 5+ stars
Equipment quality : 5+

Customer service : 5+ stars
I booked a free intro at ECF and was texted by Meghan one of the coaches to set up a time. She met with me outside of her usual schedule which I really appreciated. She walked me through a weigh-in and body scan and explained the results with me in detail as well as what the points for improvement were. (I had not even be signed up yet, this was just the free intro).

Price : Took a bit of absorption but is well worth it if you are investing in yourself and your long term fitness.
I was in all honesty a bit surprised by the monthly price. But once I sit of got over that piece, I decided I’d give it a try for at least a month.

Well my first month is done and I’m into my second and I really enjoy it at ECF. They have an all to reserve your spot in classes and open gym times, an app to track your fitness and log your results for each days workout. Each class is limited to 15 people for Covid 19 precautions and social distance
Gym is ALWAYS clean and sanitized, many sanitizing stations for in-workout sanitation.

Coaches Carl, Meghan, Jamie, Noah, Darby etc are all Fantastic and are always there to help you personally achieve your personal and unique goals. If you have injuries, they help you adjust the workouts. I had a long term shoulder injury and the pain only gets better when I work out (that was one of the reasons I joined) . The coaching team has personally given me workouts and adjustments to help work my shoulder without hurting it further and the pain has greatly subsided . They also often help me to push myself and I’ve done tons of things at this gym I never even knew I could actually do .

There are people of all levels at this gym. Whether you are a serious athlete , a beginner or anyone in between, the community at ECF will help you achieve your fitness goals. I recommend highly!

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James Workman

★ 5

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Amy T

★ 5

Great instruction to ensure safety and guarantee fun. Super clean. Love the coaches and members. Supportive community.

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Roger Pisaneschi

★ 5

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Jean Szatkowski

★ 5

Great place, nice people, good activity. Really good vibes.

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kristian Gonzalez

★ 5

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Julianne Beck

★ 5

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Lawrence Taylor

★ 5

Really the only place to find accredited Olympic Weightlifting coaching.

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Corwin Carroll

★ 5

Awesome people, awesome gym, fancy rouge equipment!

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Michael LaFrance

★ 5

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Timothy Scott

★ 5

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Seth Lovely

★ 5

I loved my last gym and was worried about leaving it because the community there was incredible, the programming just wasn't in line with my goals. Being at CrossFit El Cid for a handful of months now I couldn't say better things. The facility, coaches and the programming are top notch and gave me exactly what I was missing from my last gym. To top it off, the community here is awesome and the gym itself does things to encourage people to get to know one another. Whether you are just starting out, been doing it for a little or are a seasoned athlete, this gym is the one for you!

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Eric Otero

★ 5

Everything about this gym exemplifies excellence. As soon as you take your first step into the gym you feel like you are a part of family. El Cid embodies community fitness, an amazingly clean gym, and a fun environment you cant wait to keep coming back to. All of the coaches are rockstars as well, taking you through each movement and ensuring you are doing things correctly. If you are in the west palm area and looking for a spot to take your fitness goals to the next level, CF El Cid is the place to be!

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Christopher Wilson

★ 5

Today was my third drop-in, and I am really impressed by CrossFit El Cid. I was greeted warmly at the front desk each time I came, and Coach Noah made me feel right at home when explaining the WOD and answering questions. Very nice equipment -- especially the Rogue Echo bikes. I tend to get some anxiety about visiting other CrossFit gyms, because it's hard to walk into a space where I don't know anyone -- but I will definitely come back when next time I visit my parents here, because the whole feel of the gym is very friendly.

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Ben

★ 5

I joined this gym after a recommendation from a friend. They couldn't have been more spot on. The coaching staff is the best. They practice what they preach, and they're always happy to answer questions. The in class guidance is always clear and concise. EVERY. DAY. The fellow athletes are friendly and encouraging. If you focus on the mental aspect of showing up, challenging yourself, and being accountable, the physical results will appear on their own. Look at their member's before/afters. They're your neighbors, co-workers, and familiar faces around town. I think you'll be hard pressed to find ANY other local facility producing these results, with this many PERFECT reviews. Thanks CFEC!!

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Yara T

★ 5

Dropped in to this gem (not a type-o) during a weekend visit to WPB. Everyone was super friendly and the coach (Jimmy) was very engaged with the class. The nicest CrossFit box I've visited. Clean, organized, N I C E equipment and the bathroom; Make sure to visit the bathroom if you visit!!!!! I will definitely return if I am in WPB again. Thank you!

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Sarah Lundquist-Galloway

★ 5

First class facility!

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Hanna Lindström

★ 5

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Gregory Gibson

★ 5

Great workout. Clean facility. Friendly, knowledgeable trainers! The membership fees are very much affordable!

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Cédric Paché

★ 5

Great drop-in there. Clean, much equipments, weightlifting zone... 💪🏻🏋🏻‍♂️

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Nicholas L

★ 5

Anyone looking for a great gym in WPB check out CrossFit El Cid. The trainers are amazing, the classes are challenging, the place is super clean and beautiful, and you get to meet all your awesome neighbors.

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Gorm Eriksen

★ 5

Nice, clean and great crossfit

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brian herring

★ 5

As an affiliate owner and frequent traveler I get to see some interesting facilities. The staff and gym here are fantastic- definitely have their S together. Great use of the space, website is just as professional as the staff; community although I only made it in for OG, was great! I got to meet several members as I was finishing up. Very friendly and welcoming as well as complimentary of the coaches and GM. Shout out to Nate for the XL.

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Daniel Jenkins

★ 5

If you’re looking for a great workout, this is the best gym around! The trainers are all amazing and the facility is top notch. Can’t say enough about how awesome it is. Do yourself a favor and schedule a gym tour, you won’t regret it!

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Lee Stevens

★ 5

I get to travel the world with my job and have visited many Crossfit gyms. I am lucky enough to have El Cid as my home gym. Facilities are amazing, Coaching is first class, Sense of community is phenomenal. I highly recommend this place whether you are looking for a permanent place or just somewhere to drop in to when you are in town. Always welcoming with movements designed to suit every level of ability.

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Jonathan DeJean

★ 5

Dropped in here on a Friday afternoon and couldn't have been more pleased. Great facility with even better coaching and attention to detail!

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Anna Serres

★ 5

Wonderful coaches, new equipment and fun atmosphere

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Clayton Carnes

★ 5

CROSSFIT IS TIGHT

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Joshua Bishop

★ 5

Crossfit EL Cid is my home away from home. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I’ve hit some major goals since I joined Crossfit EL Cid. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and are there with you through the workouts. If your looking to hit some unbelievable goals or just looking to get into better shape. Check them out.

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David Choi (djc200)

★ 5

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Andrew Moschiano

★ 5

Great gym! The trainers are fantastic - Katie rocked the foundations program. Great environment, very clean. I absolutely love the community as well. Everyone has been very pleasant and welcoming.

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Jason Rommel

★ 5

This is a great gym! The coaches and members were extremely welcoming and helpful. I look forward to dropping in again when I’m back in town.

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Michael Atkins

★ 5

Coach Noah customizes your personal training to you and your needs. Ask for Noah!

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Danial Taggart

★ 5

I dropped in over the Easter weekend. This is an amazing facility with a great training environment. Excellent equipment, very nice people.

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Roberto Garzon

★ 5

The coaching, ambiance, members, and location have kept me coming back week after week. I'm constantly pushed out of my comfort zone and pushing my limits with varied workouts and new programming. I can't say enough good things about my gym...

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W James Nicoll

★ 5

Thanks for letting us drop in to do 18.3! Felt very welcome and enjoyed the atmosphere while attacking the challenges of the Open.

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Hanna Lindstrom

★ 5

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Cristobal Betancourt

★ 5

Great people, excellent instructors, and brand new equipment and facilities. I look forward to every work out.

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Laura Eiman

★ 5

CrossFit El Cid is a top notch CrossFit box and Olympic Weightlifting gym. I've been to many and this one is first class. The coaches are highly skilled and super motivated to help you reach your fitness goals. The owners make every effort to see that you have a great experience EVERY time you workout. The community is supportive and friendly. And....it's the cleanest gym I've ever worked out in. What more could you ask for! It a gem in West Palm Beach.

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Andie McQuitty

★ 5

My husband and I were looking for a crossfit gym after we moved. After dropping into Crossfit El Cid one time, we became members. The environment and the coaching are incredible. We are proud to be a part of the Crossfit El Cid family.

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Lindsay Porcher

★ 5

I have been a member of Crossfit El Cid since their doors opened. It is by far the cleanest and nicest looking crossfit gym I have ever seen. It is filled with top notch equipment and coaches! This place is my second home. Crossfit El Cid is no ordinary gym. It's a community! You can feel the good energy from the moment you walk in!

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Andzela Dorchek

★ 5

Dedicated coaches, wonderful, friendly atmosphere, so many great people to be around with. I don't think there is nothing better knowing that if you dontg show up for a class , people notice, people care, it's a CF family

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Manuel Larenas

★ 5

I've been a member for almost 3 years now. I'm 36 and can say with out a doubt that I'm in the best shape of my life. The people, coaches and environment help me stay committed. AND it's loads of FUN!

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Evan Rogg

★ 5

Great spot! Super clean. Nice stuff.

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Kevin Armstrong

★ 5

Hands down the nicest crossfit gym you’re going to find. Top notch coaching staff and friendly members.

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Elaine Flynn

★ 5

I joined Crossfit el Cid 2 months ago.. I have been to a lot of Crossfit Gyms over the years, this one is most definitely the overall best! The place is spotlessly clean. The programming is awesome. I love ALL of the coaches! They make the classes so much fun. They are constantly watching and correcting your form. The people are super friendly. After a few classes I felt completely at ease and have met some great people and friends. I can't recommend this place enough.

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James Hancock

★ 5

Great coaches and spectacular facility. By far the nicest gym I’ve been too.

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Jackie Penny

★ 5

Crossfit El Cid is a great place for all! I have been a member for over 6 months and love every second of being a member. We have so many events as members to come together as a family and community. All the coaches are amazing and very knowledgeable! Since the day I started training at El Cid I have noticed a huge change in my form and have hit some heavy PR’s! Love this place!!

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Jennifer Parra

★ 5

Best coaches, Excellent workouts, Cleanest Crossfit ever, a place you call home and people who you can call your family! I joined after 5 years of refusing to go to a crossfit gym and its the BEST decision I have ever made when it comes to my health and fitness. Stop by!

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Hernan Parra

★ 5

Awesome place

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Sian Stevens

★ 5

My husband and I joined CrossFit El Cid back in July and absolutely love it!! The coaches are amazing, the gym is super clean and well looked after and the class atmosphere is pumping. It is a safe environment where all skill levels are welcome. I was new to CrossFit but have been welcomed into the family and am now hooked. You will not find a better gym locally to gain fitness, have fun and most of all, make new friends. Big shout out to the 4.30pm class aka " the pound"

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Lorraine Hernandez

★ 5

I feel so fortunate to have found such a great gym. Everyone is so welcoming. The facility is top notch. The coaches care about you and work with you at what ever level skill level you are at. They work to get you to excel to your best ability. Not all crossfit gyms are the same and this one is the best as far as I am concerned.

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Sam Sundy

★ 5

Crossfit El Cid is my home away from home. It is the most beautiful gym I’ve ever seen, with the best equipment and the members and coaches are simply the best. I’ve been with them for years and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. Come check us out, everyone is very very friendly.

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Matt Volkens

★ 5

Convenient location right off of Dixie, top-of-the-line equipment, knowledgeable and down to earth coaches, great programming and great community. If you haven’t stopped in for a class you owe yourself the favor of doing so.

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steven bush

★ 5

Cleanest gym in WPB, heck, maybe even South Florida!

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Eddy ustarez

★ 5

Great place

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Carl Mccaskill

★ 5

This Crossfit is the absolute best!!! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff! The gym is sparkling clean, as are the showers and restrooms, towel service, class schedules are excellent. Very supportive environment!!!! I look forward to each session.

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Andrew Davis

★ 5

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Morgan Atkins

★ 5

Simply put, great coaches, the friendliest members, beautiful facility, good vibes and better results. A place to call home. Love everything about it!

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Keith Wall

★ 5

This is a great gym! Everyone has a home here; no matter if you're trying to get in shape, maintain your fitness, or hoping to be a competitive CrossFit athlete. The environment is welcoming, the owners have invested in the best of everything for their members, and the coaches are top notch. I am proud I found this place and will be forever grateful for all the doors this community has opened in my life....

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gray foster

★ 5

This place is very nice, not the dirty, hot, sweaty place you normally think of for Crossfit. They have a great vibe, all the classes you expect at Crossfit, but you can also have a personal trainer or join and use the gym for your own goals. The whole place is impeccable, even the bathrooms. It is in a great location, safe, easy parking. So far everybody seems nice, even the super-serious muscle guys. They have a lot of class times and I haven't been to all of them, but it's convenient to have so many times to choose from. Check it out!

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John Dewing

★ 5

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Will Baldwin

★ 5

Love it! Super beginner friendly and I am hooked!!

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Nikie Lundy

★ 5

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