CrossFit Casco Bay

"As a coach with 9 years in CrossFit (6 years coaching) who loves dropping into boxes while traveling, I don't say this lightly: CrossFit Casco Bay is one of the best I've visited. The coaching is the standout. One cue on ring muscle ups, keeping my elbows in, took me from mostly missing my reps to linking them for the first time. That's the kind of specific, well-timed feedback that actually changes your movement, not generic encouragement. What makes the coaching even more impressive is the programming behind it. They actually follow CrossFit.com programming, running class the way CrossFit itself teaches and advises. The warm-ups are extremely workout-specific, which not only keeps things varied, but also means you're genuinely warmed up for every movement you're about to do. Warm-ups include progressions and scaling options, and coaches advise each person on which version is best for their body that day. That's what makes it genuinely scalable for everyone in the room. I've been to a lot of gyms that claim this, but few pull it off. Class sizes ranged from 5 to 15 while I was there, and the coaching held up at every size. The community matches the coaching. Members chat before class and fist bump each other after the workout. It's a small thing, but it tells you people actually want to be there together. As someone who trains in unfamiliar gyms constantly, that welcome makes a real difference. Practical notes: showers and parking are available, hours are posted online (didn't catch drop-in pricing, so it's worth checking their site or calling ahead). If you're traveling through and want a serious, well-coached drop-in, this is it."

"I joined CrossFit Casco Bay earlier this year, and so happy I did. The coaches are fantastic and do a wonderful job of explaining and coaching all skill levels, even beginners, like myself. Everyone is so welcoming. I would recommend this gym to everyone!"

"The coaches and community here are incredible. I felt welcomed from day one. I had no clue what I was doing but Daija and Michael guided me through everything in the beginning so I could safely get a good workout for my fitness level. Now six months later I’m doing five classes a week and it just keeps getting better. Highly recommend!!"