★ 5

Phenomenal gym. Truly one of the best parts of living in Boston. Invictus has it all: passionate trainers/employees, thoughtfully designed programming, top-notch equipment, and an incredible community. Every workout feels challenging, supportive, and fun. Huge thanks to the entire Invictus team for creating such a standout experience!

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★ 5

Dropped in during a trip and I'd gladly drop in again! Coaching was clear, the warmup/workout were well programed, and the staff/members were very welcoming!

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★ 5

I had a great HYROX Workout with Coach Mark. He was super welcoming and pushed me through an intense but fun session!

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★ 5

Dropped in yesterday and had a great workout. I’ve dropped in here a few times previously while traveling, and there are always great coaching and programming and a welcoming community.

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★ 3

This is Invictus “overflow” facility and as such it’s really small, with limited equipment. Their Columbus location is much better.

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★ 5

I drop in at Invictus almost every time I visit Boston and I know I’ll get a great workout with solid coaching staff. Thanks, guys! FYI - it seems the entrance is now in the alley.

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★ 4

Invictus is a legendary name in the world of CrossFit, especially in 2023 when Team Invictus took the top spot at the CrossFit Games. They have a couple of locations in Boston, and even though I used to live and work in the area, I never had the opportunity to drop-in with them.

I recently got back into CrossFit this past May after many years away and have been working at going 3x a week. Well, I was going to be back in Boston for a couple of days, and if I wanted to be consistent, I needed to find a gym. Invictus in Park Square was within a 15 minute walk from my hotel (Omni Parker House).

I took in a 7am class. I got there about 15 minutes and the previous class was still in action, so I got a preview of what I was in for as far as the programming. Coach Molly caught sight of me and told me there was another room I could warm up and stretch in while I waited for my class to start.

When it was time to start and I went to see the space in full for the first time, it was a little smaller than I was expecting. being long and narrow and relatively shorter ceilings where I wouldn't feel comfortable doing jerks or snatches, but apart from the heigh they make really good use of the space. It was a full class, but no one was in anyone else's way.

Coach Molly was welcoming throughout. She gave clear instruction to the class. Even though she didn't know a whole lot about my time with CF (apart from the fact that I go to a gym in NH and have been going since May), she made sure to let me know where I can find equipment or personal dry erase boards, and she had a keen eye in how she observed my form and gave good feedback. That's important to me, because the last thing I want is to do something wrong and get hurt because of it. The strength programming just so happened to involve a movement I haven't had the opportunity to do yet at my home gym (sumo deadlifts), and between Molly's instruction and her advice on a minor adjustment, I felt completely at ease with the movement.

The programming for the metcon was a beast, in my eyes. In the best way. Sometimes, I like to feel like a workout has kicked my butt, particularly if I go in the morning (I'm ordinarily a lunchtime or after work guy). This didn't disappoint. Lots of power cleans, lots of wall balls, lots of rowing.

The other athletes that were there were pretty cool. I tend to keep to myself when I'm in an unfamiliar place, but CrossFit gyms can feel familiar because everyone is sharing a similar mindset. I was cranking out the last of my rowing calories and some of the other athletes that were there—people who don't know me, and in all likelihood will never even see me again—rallied around me to push me to finish the rowing. That's the kind of stuff I love about CF, and it's good to see a big name in the industry still has that sense of community.

tl;dr - Although smaller than the average gym, they make great use of the space. Coach Molly was a great all-around instructor, the programming was challenging in a good way, and the other athletes share that sense of community that CrossFit is known for.

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★ 5

I’ve been a member here for a few months now and I love it! It’s a few minutes of a walk from the Arlington T stop. It doesn’t look like your typical CrossFit location, it’s inside of a really nice building with a furniture store and deli, I got a little confused my first day finding it. Every single coach is great, they give great feedback and are very helpful. You can check the WOD on an app called SugarWOD and their programming is excellent. I always look forward to their workouts, they’re just the right amount of challenging. I’ve been to many CrossFit gyms and this one I highly recommend!!

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★ 5

Fantastic experience dropping in. Everyone was very friendly, happy to help with scales, and generally very encouraging. The coaches (I met three) were excellent. Will definitely be back!

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★ 5

Good spot! Friendly coaches, ample clean and working equipment. I'll say that just for dropping in, the website and locating the gym itself could have been explained a little better. Go into the big building. Take a right. Find the invictus door. Head down the stairs.

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★ 5

Just dropped in. Coach Bern was expert at explaining the WOD and warming us up. Got my a— whipped! The members were warm and welcoming. Locker room has showers, towel service, and even mouth wash! If I lived in the area, this would be my CrossFit home!

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★ 5

I have been a member of this gym for about 5 years now and I love it. The quality of the coaching is excellent. The coaches take you through a warm up before each class, and they demonstrate each movement beforehand. They also coach you if they see you are doing a movement incorrectly. I would usually rather sit on the couch than work out, but once I am there, it is actually fun! Fun people and nice coaches. I believe my fitness has improved quite a bit. If you are feeling intimidated by CrossFit, don't worry, you can "scale" the exercises in any workout to your current abilities.

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★ 5

My wife and I were visiting from Denver, CO for our 5 year wedding anniversary. When we travel it is a ritual that I visit the local gym and she (the garden or coffee shop). Either way I enjoyed my time during open gym. Alex was very hospitable. I enjoyed training in the basement of their gym to continue to prep for an upcoming Powerlifting meet. Thank you for the visit.

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★ 5

Great experience dropping in to this Box. Great coaching (Josh) and friendly people. I'll be back next time I am in Boston!!!

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★ 5

Some of the best coaches and programming I have ever seen at a gym. People who really care about fitness, and the people they serve. Highly recommended. (been going for over a year) I just read a negative review of the athletes and coaches. I will say that while yes, this gym has some of the top athletes in CrossFit, they are also some of the most friendly and welcoming people I've ever met. It doesn't matter if you are starting out or experienced, they treat everyone the same.

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★ 1

Brace yourself for social suicide. People here are patently laughable. Every male comes complete with Napoleon complex, as not a single one will stand over five feet and eight inches. Every female comes complete with a pedestal so high up that you'll never even get as much as a whiff of their attention.

The gym is tiny, and good luck signing up for your class as much as two weeks in advance.

It's almost as if the coaches want you to fail, so they can look better.

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★ 5

Take the best parts of CrossFit and plop them down in Boston's Back Bay; that's what you get here. The coaches and the community make this a very special place. This place brings together true professionals who are dedicated to complete fitness, incorporating a bevy of regular barbell-oriented WODs, gymnastics-focused classes, powerlifting and Olympic lifting classes, yoga and mobility sessions, and endurance programming. What's more is that every single coach is really focused on encouraging you to be the best athletic version of you that's possible. I love that.

In addition to the wonderful team working at RCFBB, there is a great sense of community here. Bern Prince leads a lot of the social activities (e.g., Friday night outings, formal and semi-formal events) but there are a lot of other ways that community is built and supported here. Since joining in 2013, I have seen members support the Boston Iron (NPGL) team at matches, get together to run mud races or other endurance events, cheer on members running marathons, and team up to participate in local weightlifting or CrossFit competitions.

It really feels like one big fitness family. Whenever I'm traveling for work, I realize just how special this particular environment is. I strongly encourage anyone who wants more than a typical gym experience to check out the place!

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★ 5

Reebok CrossFit Back Bay is like no other CrossFit training facility in the area. I have been a part of the RCFBB community for 2 years now and have yet to feel like I needed to make a change. First off, their dual locations make for an easy commute to and from the gym; this location, specifically, is outstanding. Not only is RIGHT next to the Arlington T Stop, it also hosts two separate gym spaces - bonus! RCFBB's coaching staff is one of the best I've worked with; they're personable, educated, and genuinely care about the progression of their members. Their diverse skillsets are a huge resource for members looking to advance in any way; whether its mobility, strength, or endurance - there is always someone you can work with. The combination of RCFBB's pristine facilities, equipment, staff, and community make it a force to be reckoned with in the "gym world." So if you're looking for a facility with a tight knit community, killer staff, and challenging workout programming (for all skill levels), Reebok CrossFit Back Bay is for you!!

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★ 5

So you wanna start CrossFit and you live in Boston.....? Well this is the place to do it. The day I joined was the equivalent of signing up for a life changing experience both in and out of a gym. The coaches here are nothing but the best, ready to make you the best you can be and willing to help you even on their days off. The community keeps growing and growing and has become something of a family to me, one of them happens to be my girlfriend. The facility at St James is wonderful, super nice locker rooms and showers which is new to most crossfit boxes. Walk in and youll see how clean the enitre gym is ready for you to crush a WOD and walk out of there. Enjoy the time here because its well worth it.

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