Best CrossFit Studios in Baltimore

CrossFit is a principal strength and conditioning program used by elite athletes all over the world. From martial artists to police officers and service members, everybody is switching to CrossFit's high-intensity workouts. Every day brings a different workout to challenge you and maximize your results. CrossFit is the ultimate fitness program for people who are serious about being in the best shape of their lives. Check out one of these fitness centers specializing in CrossFit and see what all the talk is about.

South Baltimore Crossfit (SBC)

1100 Russell St.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
(410) 929-5520
southbaltimorecf.com

Price: Free introductory class/$20 per class/$50 unlimited week of workouts

A crucial aspect of CrossFit training is coaches. South Baltimore CrossFit is known for its knowledgeable and supportive trainers. They spend a great deal of time improving specific muscle areas of difficulty and providing diet and nutrition tips. SBC has helped athletes achieve a lofty goal of lifting a combination of 1,000 lbs. between squats, deadlifts and bench presses.

CrossFit BWI

501 McCormick Drive, Suite T-V
Glen Burnie, Md. 21061
(410)863-7320
www.crossfitbwi.com

Price: Free intro session/$175 to $225 discounts students, teachers and military

Welcome yourself to Baltimore with a visit to the CrossFit BWI gym. This location will welcome you with open arms and you will surely leave sore ones. As with many CrossFit gyms, BWI offers a free introductory session. In addition to the intense CrossFit classes offered at times that will fit every schedule, you may also wind down and stretch out with a yoga class or bulk up playing with tire flipping and yokes. BWI CrossFit also offers private one-on-one training to bring you to peak fitness.

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Arenal Fitness

2638 Quarry Lake Drive
Baltimore, Md. 21209
(410)653-7878
www.arenalfitness.com

Price: $125 annual unlimited membership/$150 CrossFit 101, four sessions/$20 test class

Inspired by and named for the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, this place promises an energetic training environment specializing in CrossFit. No matter your fitness goals, Arenal has a workout of the day for you, from standard CrossFit WODs to kettle bell workouts to CrossFit striking classes.

CrossFit Revamped

9050 Red Branch Road, Suite C
Columbia, Md. 21045
(410)997-1348
www.crossfitrevamped.com

Price: Free introductory class in which you may choose pricing/workout options

This is a gym for serious athletes. The coaches are welcoming but do not waste any time in their sessions. You will find the best full workout experience here. The owners and head trainers are successful athletes who believe in the CrossFit lifestyle. They constantly plan events to keep members motivated and involved in the community. So count on an experience, not just a workout here.

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PUSH511

3700 O'Donnell St.
Baltimore, Md. 21224
(410)424-0565
www.push511.com

Price: $250 group foundations class. Click here for full pricing schedule

PUSH511 is a great place to infuse a sense of competition into your workouts. It has two rules: no jerks and no whining. After each session, athletes times are posted on a board and there is a first, second and third place. This is not to make anyone feel bad about themselves; it is a tool to make each athlete try hard and get stronger than themselves and their closest competition. To keep it interesting, PUSH511 offers frequent skills clinics, advanced classes, rope climbing (like high school all over again) and even gymnastics.

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