With the amazing CF Issy coach's guidance, I have spent a few years growing stronger. Slow but sure and steady, with attention to form and gentle nudges to increase my self expectation, I look forward to the daily fun. The strong sense of community fostered at CF Issy is what wakes me up early and eager. At 68, I am grateful for the inspiration.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I've been a member for many years, and it only gets better. Highly recommended if you are a first time (or long time) Crossfitter!!

I couldn't be happier with my experience at CFI East. I've been to dozens of CrossFit gyms around the world and CFI is top notch. Their coaches and programming make workouts approachable for new or experienced athletes of any age, and the community atmosphere is supportive. Highly recommended.

Stacia and Mike are the best. I stand by the statement that every single workout at this gym is always the best for me in the moment. I simply cannot get these results from going to a typical gym. I would go to the 8 am class in Issaquah and if I could not make that I would hit up the Issaquah class at 10 am. Both gyms rock. Highly recommend.

Crossfit Issaquah is an awesome gym with very well thought out programming that keeps members progressing steadily in a safe environment. This is not your run of the mill CrossFit program that throws up WODs and may push people past comfort or safety. The coaches are very well educated, take great care of the clients and are invested in their success. I have a lot of experience in gyms over many... More

Crossfit Issaquah is an awesome gym with very well thought out programming that keeps members progressing steadily in a safe environment. This is not your run of the mill CrossFit program that throws up WODs and may push people past comfort or safety. The coaches are very well educated, take great care of the clients and are invested in their success. I have a lot of experience in gyms over many many years both as a client and as a coach, and this is one of the best environments I have been in. I have been a member for just over a year and recently joined the coaching staff myself. As a member and coach who also has a very demanding full time job outside of fitness, I would not be willing to spend my time or back a program that I could not be proud of. People enjoy their time together, work hard and thrive. The price point is unbeatable as well. Less

After 5+ yrs of CrossFit exprience, and 12+yrs in group fitness spaces, this was sadly and unnecessarily the worst experience to date. This is much more akin to body building programming rather than Crossfit, but kindly asking questions to figure out the thought behind it was met with great defensiveness and getting shut down. CFI "fundamentally disagrees" with being constantly varied. But there... More

After 5+ yrs of CrossFit exprience, and 12+yrs in group fitness spaces, this was sadly and unnecessarily the worst experience to date. This is much more akin to body building programming rather than Crossfit, but kindly asking questions to figure out the thought behind it was met with great defensiveness and getting shut down. CFI "fundamentally disagrees" with being constantly varied. But there is no plan for targeting muscles differently or staving off boredom and monotony. Making your own modifications in a non-disruptive manner is also met with great resistance even if modifying for medical reasons. There is no ongoing integration of gymnastics skills or olympic weightlifting techniques as found in CF programming. Those are reserved for certain times of the year, so if you want to train skills or technique regularly you can pay extra for special sessions, or wait another year until they hit that phase for a few weeks. There is no warm up in the class time. You are supposed to know to come early and warm up on your own. However, the suggested warm up is not movement specific to the workout. Even with doing the posted warm up ahead of class, and doing the first "evo" of the class, you may suddenly jump into 120 toes to bar without having done anything to care for your shoulders. In an ongoing basis this is completely irresponsible for the level of weight and skills suggested. This gym was also the only place in 12yrs of barbell experience where I couldn't escape from a lift and had a 215# barbell land on the back of my head. Membership pays for access to the Wodify app. The gym, however, refuses to sync the programming to allow members to track their performance or weights used for the day. The suggested work-around is to track in your notes app. You'll notice I don't churn my own butter either because it is an insufficient solution for technology that is easily available and helpful toward personal progress. Over and over again, by every staff member, at the gym you will hear "trust the programming" even when there are serious holes and blindspots. CFI expects you to give an entire year of your life to see the whole picture. As a one-off you can get a decent workout and feel sore. As a week over week, month over month experience, I was bored to tears and held back. When addressing my concerns or trying to get a better understanding of how the gym worked (because I thought it would be a CrossFit, according to the name it carries) I was told by Mike that the gym was "never going to change" (or improve), he hoped I could "get on the same page as him or find a different gym," and Stacia suggested I use the monotony of the workouts to "build mental toughness." This is an absolutely bs response for anyone who has consistency and longevity in their fitness regimen and is an endurance athlete. The problem belongs to the poor programming, not my mental toughness. The members of the gym were sweet, and ultimately I was really sad this was such an unwelcoming environment. Despite being told to find a different gym 10days into my 6mo membership, I was only refunded 5mo. This meant I paid for 2 gym memberships when it was clear this was not a place I should be and needed to find a different business to take care of my fitness for the remaining 21days of the month. It didn't have to be this way and these scenarios could have had very different and beneficial outcomes. As it stands, it is clear these coaching dynamics are toxic and push out good athletes. Less

Great atmosphere! The group setting is awesome. Everyone is here to be better.

Great gym and great coaching!

Amazing CrossFit gym! Knowledgeable trainers, supportive community, and challenging workouts. I've seen great results and love every session. Highly recommend!

Very happy with my experience so far. I have been attending the classes and gym 5 days a week for the past 5 weeks. I had tried CrossFit a few years ago so this isn’t my first experience with it. I am really happy with the attention to safety being shown how to properly lift weights and all the different exercises and stretches. Everyone is extremely supportive. This feels more like attending a g... More

Very happy with my experience so far. I have been attending the classes and gym 5 days a week for the past 5 weeks. I had tried CrossFit a few years ago so this isn’t my first experience with it. I am really happy with the attention to safety being shown how to properly lift weights and all the different exercises and stretches. Everyone is extremely supportive. This feels more like attending a gym with personal trainers than it does a CrossFit class. I like how everyone is encouraging and trying to do the best they can. They have removed the intimidation one might feel from doing something new. I am really enjoying this. Less

CrossFit Issaquah rocks! The coaches are fantastic, highly skilled, and supportive! The community is welcoming and encouraging, making every session enjoyable. It's the perfect place to achieve your fitness goals. Highly recommended!

Absolutely loved my experience at the gym! The atmosphere is motivating, the equipment top-notch, and the trainers are incredibly supportive. Highly recommend for anyone looking to reach their fitness goals!"

I love this gym. It's not the fanciest, but it has everything you need, the classes/training is great and I absolutely love the coaches. Don't be intimidated by the crossfit name, give it a try!

Very friendly staff and great workouts!

Amazing place to work out!!

Amazing place and loved every workout. The coaches are very friendly and observant during workouts.

Highly recommended to someone who is looking for a supportive community with friendly coaches. What I loved the most is they offer effective training programs through their engaging classes. Check the alternative class hours and sure you'll find one that fits best to your schedule. The facility is very clean and well-maintained all the time for the members. If you need help, Katy and Stacie are a... More

Highly recommended to someone who is looking for a supportive community with friendly coaches. What I loved the most is they offer effective training programs through their engaging classes. Check the alternative class hours and sure you'll find one that fits best to your schedule. The facility is very clean and well-maintained all the time for the members. If you need help, Katy and Stacie are always ready and responsive with their best. If you live nearby and thinking for a workout, you should own and support this place to let them work more and harder ;) Less

I dropped in and it was a great workout. Good coaching and instruction

Starting Crossfit can be scary. Every member and coach at Crossfit Issaquah have made my start so easy and stress free! Highly recommend.

Best coaches, cleaner gym!

Can thank this place enough for bringing in changes that my body needed. Even though I have restricted motion , I was coached personally to do modified exercises to focus on my body . All the coaches are so professional . I just love this place and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a holistic life style change

Wonderful place, amazingly amazing team!! I joined CFI as a beginner in workout program and with multiple bone fractures (recovering)😀. I was totally very nervous for my first few sessions but all my fears, overwhelming feelings were always squashed immediately by the coaches. They all are amazingly patient , caring and understanding people who are always their to support, guide and encourage yo... More

Wonderful place, amazingly amazing team!! I joined CFI as a beginner in workout program and with multiple bone fractures (recovering)😀. I was totally very nervous for my first few sessions but all my fears, overwhelming feelings were always squashed immediately by the coaches. They all are amazingly patient , caring and understanding people who are always their to support, guide and encourage you . The other important factor is the environment at CFI is very friendly and supportive. Special Thanks to coach Katy who always answers my queries with full patience and squashes my worries!! :) It turned out to be a happy and exciting place for me. Less

Great community, great coaches, you WILL get great results whether the goal is weight loss, increasing strength, endurance, or any combo of other fitness and health goals.

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I cannot say enough great things about this gym! I started lifting a couple years ago and loved it but was looking for another element in my workouts. I tried Coach Katy's morning class at CF Issaquah and loved it!! Having no CF experience, Katy was so helpful and patient with me. I will be starting my 2nd month and I have added on nutrition and accessory work. In addition to the great programmin... More

I cannot say enough great things about this gym! I started lifting a couple years ago and loved it but was looking for another element in my workouts. I tried Coach Katy's morning class at CF Issaquah and loved it!! Having no CF experience, Katy was so helpful and patient with me. I will be starting my 2nd month and I have added on nutrition and accessory work. In addition to the great programming, the community is so nice and that's what I was missing. I really look forward to coming to CF Issaquah. Less

CrossFit Issaquah has a very welcoming community of members and the coaches are really good. I had a great time dropping in while I was in town.

The entire team is professional and great to work with

Awesome place

From the jump, CrossFit Issaquah was a joy to be a part of. Coach Stacia replied to all of my emails quickly and clearly, conveying friendliness and kindness. I didn't feel pushed into anything at all! My wife and I attended for three weeks during our vacation to Washington, and we had an excellent experience with Coach Mike and Coach Katy. Both were knowledgeable and professional, and Coach Mik... More

From the jump, CrossFit Issaquah was a joy to be a part of. Coach Stacia replied to all of my emails quickly and clearly, conveying friendliness and kindness. I didn't feel pushed into anything at all! My wife and I attended for three weeks during our vacation to Washington, and we had an excellent experience with Coach Mike and Coach Katy. Both were knowledgeable and professional, and Coach Mike's music choice made the WOD that much better. Additionally, the members at this box are friendly and fun! We will definitely be back again when we're in town. If you live in or around Issaquah, this is the box to join! Less

I’ve been at CrossFit Issaquah since opening day and to say this place has been life changing would be an understatement. Basically everything is different (better) because of this gym; the coaches, the programming and the amazing community. I’ve accomplished so many things I never thought I was capable of until I had the support and direction unmatched by previous gyms I’ve been a part of. This ... More

I’ve been at CrossFit Issaquah since opening day and to say this place has been life changing would be an understatement. Basically everything is different (better) because of this gym; the coaches, the programming and the amazing community. I’ve accomplished so many things I never thought I was capable of until I had the support and direction unmatched by previous gyms I’ve been a part of. This is absolutely the best gym I’ve ever been to, hands down! As long as you put in the work and trust the process coach Mike can get you wherever you want to be, I wholeheartedly believe that. Throughout my time here my priorities have shifted and I’ve become a more dedicated gym goer than I’ve ever been, I look and feel better than ever, at the end of the day, that’s what’s important to me! Nutrition coaching and additional accessory work from Mike were GAME CHANGERS in my progress. Adding that into my routine has allowed me to check even more goals off my list. I’ve lost a significant amount of weight, and gotten much stronger in the process! There is not one bad thing I could say about CFI, it’s the whole package. A fun environment where everyone is working hard, encouraging each other and laughing along the way! It’s my happy place! Less

I have been going to CrossFit Issaquah for over a year. I needed a jump start to begin working out again and I needed to be surrounded by positive and motivating coaches. I got exactly what I needed. Coaches Mike and Stacia are welcoming, experienced and motivational. I had never tried Crossfit and thought it might be intimidating. At this gym everyone is welcomed regardless of their experience l... More

I have been going to CrossFit Issaquah for over a year. I needed a jump start to begin working out again and I needed to be surrounded by positive and motivating coaches. I got exactly what I needed. Coaches Mike and Stacia are welcoming, experienced and motivational. I had never tried Crossfit and thought it might be intimidating. At this gym everyone is welcomed regardless of their experience level. The coaches provide modifications when/if you need it. And everyone who attends the gym wants you to succeed. I started out at my own pace and now feel like I can tackle any workout...I’m stronger and more confident every day. I have also surpassed many of my health goals. I highly recommend this gym! Less

Dropped in here during our vacation due to the gym's proximity to our hotel. My husband and I have been doing CrossFit for years and I can say this is unlike any gym we've been to. WODIFY was open on the screen and it showed a very generic/typical non-specific warm up (think: bear crawls, frankensteins, crab walk, lunges...), and a login screen - the WOD could not be viewed yet so we had no idea ... More

Dropped in here during our vacation due to the gym's proximity to our hotel. My husband and I have been doing CrossFit for years and I can say this is unlike any gym we've been to. WODIFY was open on the screen and it showed a very generic/typical non-specific warm up (think: bear crawls, frankensteins, crab walk, lunges...), and a login screen - the WOD could not be viewed yet so we had no idea what it was. Not a huge deal BUT, with the lack of a warm up, it would have been nice to know so I could do something specific to the movements. The coach did NOT lead the warmup at all, ok, again, no big deal right, but he didn't even say that we were starting. About 5 after, we notice a few athletes going through the motions of what was written on the screen. Around 20 after, the coach calls everyone to the screen and says there are 2 WOD options and just to pick one. I was most certainly not warmed up for either but luckily one was mostly bodyweight movements. There wasn't any coaching on the movements, just a warning on not rebounding the box jumps (or what level athlete might be capable of doing so) and not to drop the barbell until it was below eye-level. No coaching or even encouragement happened during the workout. We returned the next day because it was open and most gyms weren't. There was a female coach that offered the same "hands-off" approach in her coaching. She talked to us ONLY to inquire about payment. She did actually go over the movements in the workout and demonstrate them when she felt they weren't self-explanatory. But during the workout, she stood with her arms crossed near the modify screen the entire time. We paid $90 for 2 workouts and it was basically paying for the use of their facility. I agree with the reviewer below that said this is not a good place to start CrossFit....maybe good for experienced athletes that feel they don't need to be coached because their movements are just that good. Or, maybe both coaches were just having off-days and these weren't typical experiences. I will say the gym was very clean and the some of the athletes were welcoming and kind. Less

Very welcoming and helpful today... newbie to CrossFit

Absolutely recommend these guys. I help gym owners and know a good one when I see it! Keep up the great work!💪

I had a free trial session this morning. The instructor was kind enough to let me in early and give me a tour as well as go over some of the movements from today's WOD. I had explained that I have not worked out in any serious way in most of my life and had no idea where to start. I was trying CrossFit based on recommendations and a little bit of research. During the warm ups I essentially stood ... More

I had a free trial session this morning. The instructor was kind enough to let me in early and give me a tour as well as go over some of the movements from today's WOD. I had explained that I have not worked out in any serious way in most of my life and had no idea where to start. I was trying CrossFit based on recommendations and a little bit of research. During the warm ups I essentially stood around because I had no idea what any of them were. The coach chatted with a few of the ladies in the class and I ended up finally asking him how to do scissor kicks, but missed most of the other warmups for lack of instruction or guidance. He did explain the WOD at length, demonstrating each and was helpful throughout with making sure I was doing the movements correctly. I ended up tapping out before the last workout because I almost fell from my legs being so weak. This was the first time I had worked out in a decade and the first actual structured workout of my life. Overall, I am a fan of the workouts themselves but I do not think I will be returning to this box as there are others that offer fundamentals courses with one on one sessions with coaches to familiarize you with the movements before throwing you into a class. I had thought that was what I was getting when i signed up for the trial, but expectation is the enemy of happiness. If you're an experienced CrossFit athlete, I would recommend this gym but for the layman such as I, I would suggest a more beginner-friendly experience. Update to response: this gym say they do not have an "on-ramp" program. I don't see this as any reason not to be careful with new people and pay more attention to whether or not they might be hurting themselves. Fitness coaching of any kind is a RESPONSIBILITY and to say that a layman did not get proper direction because you dont offer beginner courses is simply an attempt to shirk that responsibility. Sure, we sign waivers, but does that allow for disregard of safety? No. Also, from a business standpoint, not treating beginners or new clients as such and throwing them into the class with everyone else with only minor explanation of movements, hurts your chances of building new and lasting clients. Every box I have spoken with has agreed that it was irresponsible and that such experiences are why CrossFit does not gain more athletes more often. I have reduced the score on my review to one star for the insincere response and frankly insulting attempt to justify the poor coaching that was recieved. Less

Love the atmosphere, owners, training and members!!

Probably the greatest Crossfit gym ever created.

Mike is phenomenal as a coach. Patient, attentive and informative. He'll adjust to your level and still challenge you and encourage growth. If you want a no pressure, high encouragement gym, this is it. Your comfort level, your pace, your success.

Great Box, new, clean, staff and members very friendly and welcoming.

Great community, great coaching and wonderful owners. Best place to work out in Issaquah!

Both me and my husband have class pass and booked a classes through them, we show up and Mike is trying to get rid of us saying he is not honoring class pass as his class is full. He said come back to some other class, the conversation was extremely unpleasant with Mike trying to make us go away. He said that he will give us the credits back, only for us we find out that we are charged 20$ each f... More

Both me and my husband have class pass and booked a classes through them, we show up and Mike is trying to get rid of us saying he is not honoring class pass as his class is full. He said come back to some other class, the conversation was extremely unpleasant with Mike trying to make us go away. He said that he will give us the credits back, only for us we find out that we are charged 20$ each for no show. This gym is a scam. Less

Great coaches and a fantastic environment to grow in your fitness habits.

Great trainers, great customers

Really awesome place. There were like 3 boxes in the area and I’m glad we went to that one. Awesome coaching, awesome facility. Very welcoming. Would definitely come back!

Best trainer, best workout, best workout mates. What more one can look for

Awesome gym! I’ve been a part of several Crossfit Affiliates over the last few years and Michael Dolan is one of the best coaches I’ve been around. Great facility, great class atmosphere, and legit programming . Check em out

This is an all around great place with great people running it! Highly recommend!

Fun place to workout. Trainer is fun and knowledgeable and owners are great. Other members are supportive and personable.

Great gym, great people, and great coaching. I’ve dropped in at Mike’s classes since 2013 and he has always been welcoming and accommodating. I’m stoked for him to have his own place and can’t recommend it highly enough for locals and out-of-towners alike. Thanks, CrossFit Issaquah!

Hands down the best gym, coaches, members and programming around!

CrossFit Issaquah is a wonderful gym community. Coach Mike is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness, not just CrossFit, and has an amazing ability to focus on how to get you to where you want to be. The programming is well thought out and targeted to help you get results. It's also a fun place to be. I wholeheartedly recommend this gym.

Excellent coaching combined with a fun atmosphere and nice people! Coach Mike breaks down the movements for each session so people from all skill levels get a good workout. Also, the staff and members are supportive and approachable. Highly recommended gym!

Solid, knowledgeable coach and great group people to workout with!

I’m 45 and 3 years ago I REALLY was feeling my age, plus my Doctor said I was headed for diabetes town. 3 years later and what a difference! I have as much energy and strength as I did when I was 25. Coach Mike and the whole Crossfit Issaquah staff have been so great and always support my goals with a focus on injury-free progress, which I love. The new space is great and the community is fa... More

I’m 45 and 3 years ago I REALLY was feeling my age, plus my Doctor said I was headed for diabetes town. 3 years later and what a difference! I have as much energy and strength as I did when I was 25. Coach Mike and the whole Crossfit Issaquah staff have been so great and always support my goals with a focus on injury-free progress, which I love. The new space is great and the community is fantastic. Just a great down to earth group. I love this place! Less

What makes CrossFit Issaquah amazing? 1 Owners & Coaching staff. Owners & Coach that are super supportive of its members, engaged in what we are doing (usually rotating their workouts in with us!), and very welcoming with a 'come as you are, and where you are at' approach for all fitness levels and abilities. 2 Community. Owners and coach are great, so no surprise that the members are reflection ... More

What makes CrossFit Issaquah amazing? 1 Owners & Coaching staff. Owners & Coach that are super supportive of its members, engaged in what we are doing (usually rotating their workouts in with us!), and very welcoming with a 'come as you are, and where you are at' approach for all fitness levels and abilities. 2 Community. Owners and coach are great, so no surprise that the members are reflection of that! Supportive, motivating, and welcoming members make a great environment. 3 Programming with intention and variety. Everything that is programmed for workouts (including warm ups, accessory work, and strength) is well thought out, building over time, and compliments the WOD, which can be easily scaled for all levels, beginners through to advanced members, if not already listed as options on the board when you walk in! 4 Facility. Clean and quality equipment to train with. KIDS ROOM! (Without it my training would be more limited) 5 Fun. I am not promising Disneyland level fun, but laughing during a hard workout makes motivating myself to go so much easier! Less

Top tier coaching and exceptional programming for progressive athletic development from beginner to elite competitor. Great community, great value, in a gimmick-free down-to-earth environment. This gym has all the best things Crossfit has to offer.

This isn’t your average Crossfit box! The programming is effective and intentional. The care in the coaching is evident as the head coach, Mike Dolan, really gets to know each member and their abilities. The members are friendly & welcoming and the community aspect will keep you coming back. If you’re looking to be your strongest self then Crossfit Issaquah is where you should be!!

Coach Mike - you may have converted me to become a CrossFitter. Great training techniques and fantastic workouts. I'll be back.

Very nice CrossFit gym and great coaches! Big space, a kitchen and even a kids room!

Best gym around! Welcoming and fun community and an amazing coach who is great at working with you no matter what level you're at! I've never felt so safe/excited/motivated to go to the gym than I have with Crossfit Issaquah!

This gym has the most welcoming and fun members as well as a coach who really knows his stuff! Great space to workout with high quality equipment as well as a dedicated place for kiddos while you get your WOD on 😊 which is a major plus for this fit mom!!

Greatest group of people I’ve ever worked out with. Trainers are focused on your progress, safety, and goals which doesn’t seem to happen at some other gyms. After the progress I have made, I wouldn’t ever go anywhere else.