After trying several different Globo gyms, online get fit quick schemes, and several other diets/training boot camps, I started MCCF in September of 2017. I knew almost immediately that this was going to be different. I fell in love with the competitiveness but also the support received not just from the coaches but almost every member. I was encouraged to slow down, drop the weight on my lifts, do things right, stretch and mobilize, eat correctly, get enough sleep, and take off days, all things I had never been exposed to before. When a plateau was hit, I wasn’t told to just do more, I was talked to about what I was doing and how I could do it better. Since then I have lost more than 60 Lbs, but more importantly, I move better, feel better, and am in probably the best shape of my life. More than anything, this is my home away from home. My FitFam for life!

“Motor City Crossfit was one of the first Crossfit gyms to open in Michigan that is still open. Not just open, but thriving. There are so many reasons , but for me, it is how this gym is consistently community driven and has nothing to do with business. The people are the heart of this space. There is no hierarchy between the coaches and members. It is normal for a group of members and a coach or two to workout together on a saturday morning. It is not uncommon for a coach to be in a regular class with fellow members and not try to take over for the coach who is running the class. It’s also normal for gym members to travel together or attend outside gym events together. We work as a unit to achieve group and individual success, not single entities constantly trying to one up the other.

Having been in the crossfit scene for about 6 years and coming from a gym that wasn’t run properly, it was an eye opening experience for me when I joined Motor City. The best way I can explain it, is that when I walked in, it felt like I was coming home after a long time away. The programming was unlike anything I’d seen. It is challenging but never unapproachable. It is designed to build on the skills you have while encouraging the development of new strengths. There is always a why behind the what. Everything is written to work together so you get the most out of your one hour class time. There is always optional accessory work as well as Open Gym times for those with individual programming. Not to mention access to the extensive knowledge the coaches have. Everyone is always willing to help with a tip or trick they’ve learned in their own journey.

Proper form and correct movement standards are at the core of Motor City. Risking an injury to move heavier weight is a no. Checking your ego at the door is a yes. No matter the years spent at the gym or certifications, everyone is equal at Motor City. Money isn’t something hung over members heads. Everyone pays their membership because they want to and never because it feels like an obligation or that we owe it to someone. Our people come in every day, put in the work, create relationships, and enjoy their time. Our community based approach to running a gym is what sets Motor City apart from the rest. We are not better or worse. We just are Motor City Crossfit.”