Strong Together Hackettstown CrossFit

200A Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

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Chris Jaronsky

Hackettstown Cross Fit is awesome! I started going here in April, 2016. My plan was to just try out a 3-4 month membership. I was not too sure it would fill my needs, but figured it would be a nice change from my normal gym routine. Turns out I was way wrong. The workouts are fun, challenging, and constantly varied. The people there are great, and I am not just talking about the Coaches, they are great, but the members are very nice too. It really feels like a good community where everyone is helpful and friendly. The workouts run about an hour. They include bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, rowing machine, running, bars for pull-ups, etc. Normally there is some stretching and foam rolling, then a warm up, then the WOD (Workout of the Day) and sometimes we are rewarded with Chocolate Milk. And not the kind you drink, the kind that means a few minutes of something at high intensity. If you search for Cross Fit on the web you find some pretty intense pics and videos. People are throwing around a lot of weight. It can be intimidating. But it turns out there are scaled versions of everything. The Coaches will show you other techniques or exercises, or you can use a lighter, or heavier, weight and before you know it you are pushing around some heavy weight and doing exercises you would never have thought you could do just a few months earlier. One thing I really like about HCF is the expertise of the Coaches. I came into this from a few years of exercising on my own at local gyms. Turns out I picked up some bad habits and my form was lacking on many exercises. The Coaches are always walking around watching to make sure you are using the proper form. This is important to prevent injuries, but also proper form gets the desired results for each exercise. The Coaches are also a wealth of knowledge on different exercises, eating habits, stretching, etc. I am usually quick to see an exercise, movement, or flexibility issue that I may have. I then try to work on improving it. I am regularly asking Coach Jess or Coach Mike for ways to improve at something. They both have spent a good bit of time getting me over some hurdles, like double-unders and muscle-ups. Two exercises that I just could not perform. But that has changed and now I can do both at will. One thing that I find quite different here is that I actually look forward to going each day. Before I would go to the gym because you need to go at least three days a week and work out. Now I find myself getting ready the night before if I need to take an early class, or scheduling my appointments so I make sure I can get to HCF for an evening class. It has been a long time since I have been excited about working out. It is no longer something I feel I have to do, it is something I want to do. I no longer have time issues where I cannot get to the gym because when you enjoy it, you make sure you can fit it in. My results have been quite good. I am much stronger in every exercise. I can do more of them, use heavier weights, and do them at a faster pace. I started with a body weight of 222 lbs and a body fat percentage that floated around the mid 20s. As of this morning I now weigh 199.5 lbs and my body fat percentage is in the teens. One of the reasons I was a bit skeptical about joining was because it looked like a young persons sport. I am 53 years old and was not sure how well I would be able to perform there. Turns out I do pretty well. And so do most of the people there that are quite a bit older than I am. So do not let your age be a factor, this is very well suited for everyone. Give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised when you realize how much you can do with proper coaching.

BreAnne Barrow Law

I signed up with STHCF for a 6-week challenge and had no hesitation to sign up for a full membership upon completion! The coaches are all 5 star and genuinely care about your success. During my challenge I was struggling with seeing the results I wanted and Coach Mike worked with me to change up my diet and then continued to check in throughout the rest of the challenge to make sure it was still working for me. The workouts are challenging but always have modifications for newbies or anyone with an injury. As with every fitness journey, you only get out of it what you put into it but, the vibe at HCF is positive, encouraging and makes working out an enjoyable experience!! Im grateful for the coaches, challengers and members who pushed me through the 6-week challenge and I look forward to continuing my journey with my new HCF family!

Melissa Corrado

Love HCF. Moved to the area about 3 years ago and needed to find a gym. I heard about Crossfit and decided to give it a try. I knew from the first day it was for me--I love the workout variety and intensity. What I didnt know at the beginning was how wonderful the coaches and community would be. Everyone is so encouraging no matter what your level is, and each class has people ranging from just starting out to those with amazing skills. It just works, largely due to the coaches! They take the time to get everyone warmed up and teach each skill every day. They help with form, modify the workout if you have a limitation or injury, all the while pushing you to do your best. I cannot recommend it enough! If you are on the fence--no matter what your current fitness level is--give it a try, you wont regret it!

Janet Quodomine

Strong Together Hackettstown CrossFit is so much more than just a place to work out. It is a place where you will see progress every week and everyone there encourages you to do your best. You leave every work out feeling like youve achieved another step towards your goals. Every aspect of fitness is covered throughout the week. The coaches are always available to help you find the best path to total fitness. No matter what your goals are, whether its losing weight or to reach your best level of fitness ever, you can do it at Strong Together Hackettstown CrossFit. Ive been a member for 3 years and Ive seen some amazing transformations. We have members from young to old and those who are experienced athletes as well as beginners. So all are welcome and encouraged to join our family.

Helen Q

When I was first joined, I must be honest, I was a little hesitate that I would not be able to do a lot of things, because I have two bad knees. However, Coach Jess and Coach Mike were fantastic! For whatever injury you have they have some sort of modification. They are motivating and very accessible for whatever question you may have. I specifically joined the 6 wk challenge, and I lost 20 lbs and 8% body fat and I couldnt have done it without them and couldnt be any happier. Strong Together Hackettstown is more than a gym, it really is an awesome place to get motivated, get healthier and stronger without any judgment, and only support! Definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in getting fitness, from zero experience ( which was me) to full out experience!