I have been coming to CrossFit Beacon for a year and a half and I couldn't be happier that I chose to join. The atmosphere is both fun and challenging. Every workout is different, which is my favorite part about CrossFit. I love the constant variability of CrossFit workouts. CrossFit is so rewarding and can be incredibly frustrating at times, and I couldn't ask for a better community to be a part of than the one at Beacon. The coaches are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and the members make all the workouts so much more fun! I have found that working out with others allows me to push myself so much harder. I have learned so much from working out at Beacon, from the technical Olympic lifts to gymnastics movements that never thought I'd be able to do (i.e. the pull up)! I really couldn't ask for a better CrossFit experience!

Absolutely worth stopping in! I've been doing CF for 7 years and can quickly sort out the various styles of boxes. CF Beacon is staffed by an experienced and energetic group. They program appropriately and have all of the requisite equipment to keep it varied. It's part of my Maine experience every time I visit -make it yours!

Did a Drop In at Beacon while visiting family in Maine. As soon as I walked in the door I was welcomed into the Box. The staff is friendly and dedicated. Kellie was excited to work with a new face during the WOD. Being new to CrossFit it's at time intimidating working out with a team and she made sure I was motivated and coached. I had a blast doing the WOD on Friday and they invited me back to do the Hero WOD taking place the next day. Annie led an amazing WOD to a packed group. I was able to easily work in with the regulars and felt a great sense of camaraderie. I would for sure comeback to CrossFit Beacon if I'm ever visiting from Chicago. Great staff, clean and organized Box, and some really fun regulars make CrossFit Beacon a real gem.

I dropped in to do the crossfit open wod 14.5 on Saturday and Dave and his staff couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating! The box is conveniently located for anyone coming out of town and wants to get their wod on! Coaches Kelly and Meg were also awesome! Go check it out!

When I first got interested in crossfit, I had three questions: 1. What is it? 2. Can I do it? 3. Where's the best place to go? After a year and a half, here are my answers. 1. The official answer to "what is crossfit" is that it is comprised of high-intensity, constantly-varied functional movements. The translation: crossfit is the best workout you will ever have. You will work every muscle in your body doing movements you've never heard of. And, the beauty of it is that all you have to do is show up. The coaches have programmed the workouts every day. You just have to show up and do it. 2. Yes, you can absolutely do it. I don't care who you are or how fit you are. Crossfit is about modifying and starting where you are now. If you aren't as fit as you'd like, there is absolutely no reason to worry or to wait. Just come in and start. You'll be amazed and you'll love it. If you are already super fit, there's also no need to hesitate. Crossfit will kick your butt and humble you, and you'll love it. 3. Finally, where? In my opinion, if you are in the Portland area, the only place to go is Crossfit Beacon. It's the best for all of the reasons you might expect: the facility is great - well equipped and clean. The schedule is diverse so there is bound to be a class that you can fit into your day. Most importantly, the coaches are amazing. They are so knowledgable and ready to help. And, they truly care about each one of their athletes. Beacon is also the best for reasons I had no real concept of when I first joined. With crossfit, if you find the right gym you'll get so much more than a workout. You truly will find a new community of people you care about and are excited to see every day. When I started I was just hoping to get in shape and maybe stick with something for once. What I found was that crossfit isn't just a workout. Hitting Crossfit Beacon is nothing like showing up to a big box gym every day. Instead, this is a community that motivates you, inspires you, supports you, and cares about you - and it is all of that that brings you back every day. The amazing results are kind of just a bonus.