CrossFit Illuminati

12440 Oxford Park Dr, Houston, TX 77082, USA

Address:	12440 Oxford Park Dr, Houston, TX 77082, USA
Phone:	+1 832-794-5818
Site:	crossfitilluminati.com
Rating:	4.7
Working:	5:30AM–7:30PM 5:30AM–7:30PM 5:30AM–7:30PM 5:30AM–7:30PM 5:30AM–7:30PM 10AM–12PM 12–2PM

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Paul Catalanotto

This is a great place. I spent years at your typical 24 hour megabox gym located right around the corner. I left due to the lack of community. Everyone would simply workout ignoring everyone. It had become an unfriendly place lacking in comradery. A couple of friends told me about CFI. I dropped in for a couple of free workouts and loved it. I didn’t know what to expect when I joined a CrossFit box, but what I got out of it far exceeded my expectations. I found a community of encouraging people of various fitness levels and body types with all kinds of backgrounds who wanted to see you succeed in your workout whether you were working with an empty bar or a fully loaded one. The workouts were as intense as I wanted them to be and could be scaled back to fit my needs. Workouts were usually finished in 60 mins, which is about half the time Id have to spend at a megabox gym waiting for equipment. The social outings, competitions, and friends made there are a huge bonus plus as well. I had never done any heavy lifting before, so that part was all new to me, and the coaches did a great job teaching me the movements, which they reviewed at the start of each workout. The coaches led me on a string of firsts: deadlift, clean, clean and jerk (basically any Olympic lift or movement), handstand and handstand pushup, double unders (10 consecutive is my pr). I discovered I’m pretty good on the rower, and I do like tossing around the kettle bells. Also, CFI, the coaches, and the WODs re-instilled mental toughness in me by helping me actualize things I didnt think my body was able to do any longer. The yoga class and the running club there are also excellent. I found the yoga class to be a great way to do some active recovery while increasing my mobility. Since I consider myself a runner, it was also nice to have some people around who liked to run as well and do races in the Houston area. Over my time there I noticed how functional many of the movements were: Squat = getting in and out of chairs. Thrusters = picking something up from the floor to place it on a shelf, or if you are a parent picking your kid of off the floor and raising them over your head. Farmer Carries = carrying groceries from the store to your car, or carrying any heavy object by your side. Deadlifts= teaches me to lift from the legs, in a recent move I used this movement frequently in moving furniture. Dumbbell Snatches = picking up your keys from the floor.

Priyanka Athavale

Wearing cute gym clothes and going Zumba/Cardio was “my thing” . But 2 things happened last year – I hit my 30`s (read – metabolism went out of the window) and my body stopped responding to Cardio. I didn’t lose any weight and neither did I look “fit”. My husband has always been part of the cult known as “Crossfit” (rolling eyes) . he always wanted me to give CF a chance but remember ….Dance/Cardio/Zumba were my thing! Well, earlier this year, out of desperation to lose a couple of pounds, I gave it a shot…he dragged me to the box on a Saturday. I cribbed that he was wasting my precious mimosa time but never the less, I went along. And LOVE happened!!! Crossfit Illuminati is now a second home to me. The weights, the bars, the dumb bells, the tire flips, the wall balls…make me cry, make me sweat, make me growl and wince in pain but when it’s done, I feel o top of the world. its not been very long with Crossfit Illuminati but the coaches the very motivating. They are with you through and through. They encourage you not to compete with others – in fact; CF is not about competing with the other person but competing with yourself. If you can lift 30 pounds today – great, lift 30 today. 2 weeks later, even if you can do 35, that’s a personal achievement and it reflects in your body. They do a great job in personally making sure that everyone knows their moves, maintain correct form etc. I am still a beginner at this training program and surely taking baby steps but it’s a definite lifestyle change. Yes, I did lose the few pounds and I do feel fitter and yesss, I still maintain “my thing” of wearing cute clothes  but the personal high I get after a WOD, is unbeatable!

Zack Becker

Been going here couple years now. As CrossFit is now a household word, I wont go into describing the workouts. Heres what makes this place high-quality: the coaches. The coaches are totally invested in meeting each athlete where they are and helping them to improve. They spend as much time coaching the newbies as they do helping the veterans. Coach Jason, the box owner, is great at breaking down movements to make sure that theyre execute safely, and scaling a workout is never a bad word. Id describe the environment as friendly-competitive, enough to make you push yourself, not so much that you risk serious injury. Ive found the coaches are on the lookout for people pushing themselves too far and will speak up if they think youll be in trouble. Beyond that, the folks here are very welcoming and encouraging to new members, and everyone is encouraged to join in out-of-gym social events; theres usually something about every-other month. The owner and coaches are always looking to improve the place with better equipment, new and different WODs, little tweaks here and there to improve the experience. I feel very lucky that I discovered this place near me - so much more than just a gym.

Clarissa Flores

Crossfit is more than just "functional fitness". Its about becoming a part of a community that comes together to test their mental and physical strength on a daily basis. When I started crossfit in 2014, I had no idea what to expect. I wasnt in "shape" when I started crossfit and had never considered myself an athletic person. I honestly thought I would try it out and not stick to it. My first class had power cleans in the work out and I remember Coach Jerry taking the time to break down the movement. I thought I would never figure out what "fast elbows" meant but over time, I slowly started to grasp the concept. Our coaches have been there every step of the way and even today, they still give me small tips to refine my technique. Im happy to call Crossfit Illumanti home. Ive made some lifelong friends and have a support system that can help me weather any storm. I cant wait to see what new prs Ill get thanks to the support from my crossfit community.

Bruce Derouen

I used to be a very avid CrossFit Athlete, which got me in the best shape of my life. Through some health issues, a very STUPID move out of state, and general life problems, I gained a lot of weight back and developed arthritis in the hips. When I returned to Houston, I moved into a different part of town, which led me to CrossFit Illuminati. The structure of their classes is a bit different from what Im used to from other CrossFit gyms, but for what I am needing, general conditioning, CFI has been perfect for me. For people who want a bit more work with their strength, they have a strength program that you can also participate in. Their coaching has been very good and work very well with people who are just starting or needing extra attention. The community feel is excellent, which is one of the main reasons why I love CrossFit so much! If youre serious about getting in shape and need help with general conditioning, give them a try!