CrossFit Bloomfield

CrossFit Bloomfield is a great place to workout. Jordan and Hillary and the coaches know the movements and standards and they do a great job of giving you a good foundation to build upon. There are several different times available throughout each day to get your fitness on with a one hour session. The important thing that they have done is offer an on-​ramp class, which allows beginners to understand and do the movements correctly before entering a CrossFit session for a WOD or workout of the day. This helps prevent injury. Also, their equipment and facilities are on-​par with any professional gym and there is a variety of classes to choose from, such as CrossFit, RowFit, Boot Camps, and TRX. One of the things that helps CrossFit Bloomfield stand out is Jordan’s story-​he is truly inspiring. The other thing that helps this place stand out is that it is a good place to network. I have made a lot of important connections at CrossFit Bloomfield, which led to a new and exciting career at TD Auto Finance. So, if you want to be a part of a great community of people that help each other power through workouts, this is the place for you.

I’ve worked out for almost 40 years, having to slow down due to double knee replacements several years ago, and more recently, practically stop altogether. I joined the CrossFit Lite class in January and could not love it more. I have never had so much fun working out, and at almost 70, it is perfect for me. The coaches are very concerned about form, constantly watching everyone. I have never had one minute of personal training, but imagine that it must be something like this. I’m in, I’m out quickly — and I’ve done cardio/​weights/​abs — all together. It has gotten me back into the routine of working out, and I feel very good about that — too many years of doing so to let it go, but nothing else interested me. I feel like me again. … This class can be tailored to fit anyone. With my knee replacements. Hillary gives me options to do other things when they are doing anything that would put pressure on my knees. I recommend this to anyone. Try it — if you don’t like it — you have nothing to lose. I… love …it!!!

The first Crossfit program I’ve tried and as scary as people make it sound, CFB makes Crossfit an option for everyone. My favorite thing about this gym is that the coaches don’t expect you to be at a certain level, but sets the bar just above where you are so that you can challenge yourself every class, maybe fail at some of them, but always gain mentally and physically.
In terms of equipment, it has everything for all types of workouts, including a digital timer, nice speakers, rings, kettle bells, medicine balls, rollers, bands, jump ropes… pretty much the whole package. The place is pretty big and allows 20 people to workout comfortably without bumping into each other, although it generally stays around 10~15 per class.
Other members are great too. Everyone’s pretty chill, which I find to be helpful for my own motivation and there’s absolutely no «shame factor».
In addition to all that, Jordan, the owner, is really good at replying to emails. So it’s been really easy communicating with him from work.

I’ve been coming to CFB for two months now, and I can’t believe the progress I have made so far. As an avid lifter before hand (powerlifting in college) I had high expectations of any class-​based gym. However, the direction and advice as far as form, scaling and technique are bar none the best at CFB.
The workouts are ALWAYS challenging, but the motivation from the coaches and other members is even better. I love the atmosphere, the music and the overall feel of this gym.

CrossFit Bloomfield provides the most exciting workouts I have ever experienced. Jordan and Hillary are truly the best motivating coaches I know. Everyday a is a new workout. I can’t wait for the next day to get up and get to Cfit.

Like Henry, I love it here too. I’ve been in classes now for about 8 months and the results have been great. Lots of enthusiasm and support from everyone. You can find cheaper gym memberships but you will be hard pressed to find a better value.

My star rating and review may be altered with more sessions since today was literally my first intro class. I eat very clean at home and make a strong strong effort to put my nutrition first and I have always heard that diet was the hardest part.WRONG. I didn’t think it was possible for me, a 20-​something year old girl who weighs about 116lbs to, to be so physically unfit. I can say this. They are very serious that you do each movement correctly, which is extremely important. After dying earlier I never wanted to go again, but after I left and got home I realized I am so sad that I can’t do more and how I want to go at it again. So, it may be my addictive personality or it’s just plain addictive.

This place has changed my life. I am stronger than ever, my cardio has improved drastically.
Jordan has created an evironment that makes me want to come back everyday even if I am painfully sore from the day prior.
All the coaches are awesome, they are very good at seeing when you need help and comeing over and providing it. They are all very keeping you motivated to get better.
Overall, I cannot imagine quitting CFB. I love this place!

Amazing gym. Dropped in with my wife when we were traveling and they treated us very well. It’s a large box with good programming that will induce buckets of sweat. Friendly staff and members as well.

I can’t believe I’ve been coming here for over a year and didn’t review the place. I love it here. It’s like a family. All you have to do is «show up» a few days a week. And even if you don’t feel like working out, you come out of it pushing yourself harder than you usually would.
They keep the equipment refreshed. Everyone is super friendly. Low egos.
A few things I would improve:
— There’s only one shower. I’d add a second.
— It gets HOT during the summer. It’s a heat box. I’d love to see ice water or air conditioning.
— Add hour blocks more focused on olympic lifting
— More online content and online community management

CrossFit is gaining popularity in the fitness world, and I would have liked to have some reviews about it myself, so here’s my impression.
Cross Fit gyms (or boxes as they are called) are independently owned and are affiliates of the Cross Fit community. That means every box follows the same core principles, training, and lifting philosophies and form, but how they implement in terms of workouts and culture of the gym can vary drastically. Some are focused on Olympic Lifting, some on gymnastics, some are extremely competitive to the point of sacrificing form, and some are very diligent on proper form and function. In metro Detroit there are several, so check CFB out as well as other ones before you decide on one to join. I am partial, obviously, to this one.
I have been lifting weights pretty faithfully 3 times a week since high school. I strive to have good form and find complex movements that will give me greater strength, balance and physique. I was completely bored of going to the gym and creating a back, leg, chest or core workout. I was finding it harder to be motivated to stay at the gym. Then I heard about CrossFit.
I walked into Cross Fit Bloomfield December 20, 2011 and I have not missed the «gym» since. I absolutely love it. No matter what your fitness level and skill, the coaches here are welcoming, non judgmental, and work with you with whatever your goals are. I have seen athletes with Oly backgrounds excel and the out of shape, obese individual push themselves to greater heights then they would have expected.
The mental as well as physical challenge is what brings me back. Many times I have looked at the «Whiteboard» and thought it was too daunting, how will I do this, only to finish and be confident and proud of what I accomplished.
Finally, the coaches at CFB have created a phenomenal atmosphere of camaraderie, competition and motivation that I have not found in any other gym or workout program.
Physically, I push myself harder and mentally challenge myself more being at CFB then I ever did at a traditional gym. After all those years at the «gym» I could not do one single pull up. After 6 months at CFB, I could complete 4 consecutive pullups, I have increased all my max lift weights and can run a 5K faster than I could pre Cross Fit.
Come check us out, you will be glad you did.

I came to Detroit on work for 3 months having already done Crossfit in Los Angeles prior I came in having high expectations. The gym is huge, workouts are great and Jordon and Hillary are awesome. I’m gonna miss this place… thanks again for kicking my butt!

I bought my first month at CrossFit on a groupon-​like promotion (I see they have a deal on Unilocal you should use it to check them out). I had a few friends working out there and they all really liked it (I think the term they used is «addictive”-which I understand now) which is why I initially bought the package.
Here is what I think: If you are like me and need classes or a group setting to maximize your workout-​this is for you. There is a wide range of people from the über physically fit to people who could be on the BL ranch-​but the environment is very supportive, so no matter what shape you are in or how big your goals are, know that you could work out here and not be self conscious. I would say the classes are very similar to a personal training session-​tough workout, lots of personal attention and input on correct form. Although I am usually thinking during the workout «this suuuuuuuucks» (especially when jump rope or box jumps are involved) I am always excited for the next day (o.k almost always… sometimes I am so sore I just want to stay home with my tub of icy hot).
The class schedule is awesome too (several classes a day and classes on the weekend). Worth checking out!

Ok ok ok! So here is my take on this…
I used to be OBESE (BMI 38 and 300+ pounds) i lost over 100+ pounds several years ago and have NOT enjoyed excersize or gyms at all UNTIL i experienced CROSSFIT Bloomfield.
I tried every gym in town, every personal trainer that you have heard of and none of it stuck. Perhaps i am the problem? Who knows? All i know is this: CROSSSFIT Rocks! I try and go 3 – 4 times per week. I just started my fourth month and love the results. I can really see results not only physically but my mental clarity is better as a result of the crossfit workouts.
Everyday there is a different workout and things are always changed up. I think this is what does it for me, the variety and not the same old same old.
Hillary and Jordan truly care about the results and your commitment to improvement.
There are classes throughout the day at distinct times. I try and attend the early am class before work. Tyler Rau is usually the trainer/​coach that motivates me each time. I have made a few friends along the way as well. Now if i could only figure out how to make it thru the other 23 hours of my day with out super sizing my meals…
hmmmmmmmmm

Time for an update after my first review was after only a week. Having given myself time to fully experience what CrossFit is all about, my thoughts?
It’s changing my life. For the good.
Every time you walk in and see the board, no matter how daunting it looks, somehow, you end up getting through it. Jordan and Hillary will help push you-​both from an emotional standpoint (when you have a thought of «no way can I do 100 burpees») and physical (when you are struggling with that last set of pull ups).
I cannot say enough good things about CFB and everyone there. You’re all there for the same reason, and you all end up supporting each other, be it an encouraging shout out or a glance and both silently thinking the same thing (usually it’s something along the lines of «seriously?!»).
If you are bored with the treadmill or elliptical or doing modified push ups and crunches and seeing no results, try CrossFit Bloomfield for a week. You have nothing to lose but your comfort zone.

I began my CrossFit Bloomfield journey four months ago; completely out of shape, hopelessly overweight, lacking self-​confidence and looking for help. I’ve never been one to stick to anything for too long, so for me, hanging onto CrossFit has been a complete anomaly. Crossfit is the only fitness experience that leaves me feeling empowered, confident and stronger than ever. With Jordan & Hillary’s help, I’ve learned to break through my own mental barriers, listen to my body, trust myself and PUSH! At CrossFit you check your shame at the door, and Jordan and Hillary are my friends, not just my coaches. The other CFB members are amazing; so many great people to cheer you on and help celebrate wins. These people have seen me at my worst and still go to the mat for me. Jordan and Hillary are invested in my health, and they keep track of me like a rabid hall-​monitor.
I just had two major milestones in my CFB career — both showing tremendous results from all my hard work.
First was the baseline workout:
500m row
40 squats
30 sit ups
20 push ups
10 pull ups
*First session — over 16 mins to complete
*two weeks ago — 7:08 to complete
Second was the «Filthy Fifty»:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 steps walking lunges
50 knees to elbows
50 push press
50 back extensions
50 wall balls
50 burpees
150 jump ropes
*First time, 6^th visit to CFB, four months ago — Modified everything down to 25 of each, instead of 50. Used a 15# kettlebell, a 12# ball for wall balls, 22# for push press and had to do standing lunges because I didn’t have the stability to do walking lunges.
TOTAL TIME: 32mins.
*Second time, four months later, I did the full workout, used a 26# kettlebell, 14# ball, two 15# dumbbells for the push press and did walking lunges.
TOTAL TIME: 35 mins.
Talk about building confidence! I did twice the workout with roughly a 30% increase in weights and it only took me THREE minutes longer than it took me to do it the first time. This is the magic of CrossFit Bloomfield. I have a LONG way to go when it comes to my overall health and weight-​loss, but I am honestly in better shape cardiovascularly and in muscle-​tone now than I was as a 120lb high school varsity athlete. No joke. I have no plans on quitting CFB anytime soon, and frankly, if I miss a few days I feel like I’m missing something.
I’ve battled with my weight for years, and it’s taken it’s toll on me mentally and emotionally. There is no better feeling in the world than walking out of a CrossFit workout and actually believing myself when I say «I CAN.» I am so thankful for CFB, Jordan, Hillary, my husband for supporting me and my Dad for helping me fund my membership. I get teary as I write this because CFB is the ONLY thing that’s brought me confidence in years.
Now if I could only stay away from the cheesesteaks…

When I moved back to Michigan, I spent months trying to find a gym I would enjoy as much as the one I loved in Los Angeles. I joined and quit 3 gyms before I found CrossFit Bloomfield. Finally, a gym that challenged me and motivated me enough to come back time after time! After my first meeting with Jordan, I signed up immediately and never looked back! Going to CFB has become the highlight of my week. The workouts are challenging and fun, the people are supportive, and the results are fantastic. I recommend CFB to anyone who enjoys exercise and wants to be physically fit!

Jordan Levin is passionate about getting fit safely. He pays attention to your fitness level & creates a workout accordingly. What I like best is that they don’t try to sell you a bunch of additional stuff — just workout & get fit!