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October 2023 by Charlie Walsh
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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December 2022 by Amanda Maguire
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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November 2022 by Kevin Hamel
Great coaches and atmosphere. I was in town and did a Drop In. Had a great workout and worked hard. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
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November 2022 by Andrew Blunt
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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November 2022 by Sarah K. Silverman
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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August 2022 by Chico Munguia
Had a blast good box I was visiting from out of town and was able to squeeze a workout in before I left very clean and staff welcomed me like I was one of there own. Will def be stopping by again when I’m in town
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July 2022 by Heran Nho
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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May 2022 by Barak Sella
came in for a drop-in while traveling. great facitiliy and really nice and professional staff. very easy to find and a cool experience in general.
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June 2021 by Aaron Varcasio
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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April 2021 by Jim Quinto
Great experience while visiting Boston. Easy location and great customer service!!
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October 2020 by Sarah S.
Incredible coaches, incredible gym. I cannot say enough positives about this place. The coaching is fantastic and all of the staff are very attentive and show that they care.
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June 2020 by Nik B.
In response to COVID-19, some gyms acted well others did not. I was injured at Invictus when the person spotting my bench failed to spot (they spend no time training members how to spot) and was laid out for several months after a 260 lb barbell hit my chest from 3 feet above me (the length of my arms). We agreed that my membership would be put on hold as I was convalescing. As soon as COVID-19, closed Boston Invictus reneged on that agreement and insisted that I pay $260 a month for a gym that was no longer open and knowing that I was too injured to work out. They treated the rest of the members similarly poorly by insisting that zoom classes were somehow the same thing by taking a widely liberal view of the contact for what it means to be a gym. Avoid.
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April 2020 by Meredith a.
I just want to update my review to say what a great job the coaches here have done helping us to keep fit and connected during the virus-related shutdown. The physical location of the gym may not be open, but the coaches are still coaching via ZOOM. Joining one of the ZOOM classes from home is almost like being there, because the coach can still see you and encourage you and/or correct your form. Or pin you to the big screen if you are taking too much of a break, LOL! Having these classes is helping me feel a lot better, both because of the interaction with other people, and the feeling of wellness after a workout. They are also posting home gym and at home workouts that we can do at home. Thanks, everybody!
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October 2019 by Kerry M.
I've worked out at two other CrossFit gyms (in a different state). Neither can hold a candle to this place. The coaching staff is top notch and they offer more than just the WOD or open gym. They do great community events too. I worry that when I leave Boston I will never find another box that even comes close to how awesome this place it.
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October 2019 by Marc G Croteau
Great Programing, Coaches and members/CrossFit family.