CrossFit Arsenal and Performance is a community fitness center located in East End Watertown on the border of Boston, Cambridge and Belmont. Our mission is providing complete fitness and performance services for everyone from the recently reformed couch potato to former professional athletes. More than fitness, the Arsenal Performance program offers one of the most diverse physical training programs in the Boston area.
Personal Training, Group Functional Training, Kickboxing, Olympic Weightlifting, Rowing indoors and on the water as well as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are all part of the Arsenal training culture and all under one roof. So whether you are starting from zero or you are looking to overcome your next athletic peak you will find knowledgeable, dedicated, caring trainers and a like minded community ready to help you get there at Arsenal.
Personal Training, Group Functional Training, Kickboxing, Olympic Weightlifting, Rowing indoors and on the water as well as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are all part of the Arsenal training culture and all under one roof. So whether you are starting from zero or you are looking to overcome your next athletic peak you will find knowledgeable, dedicated, caring trainers and a like minded community ready to help you get there at Arsenal.
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Dan Rosseel
Sep 23, 2020
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Armand Adande
Aug 27, 2020
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Warren Ramsey
Jun 20, 2020
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Agustin R.
Apr 01, 2020
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I had the pleasure to visit this gym twice.
Jason the owner was extremely helpful and nice during both visits.
He made sure I was included in the classes and teach me the different techniques for each work out .
It made easy my decision to sign up.
However due to coronavirus I couldn't sign up , but For sure I will be coming back and becoming a member as soon everything goes back to normal.
Jason the owner was extremely helpful and nice during both visits.
He made sure I was included in the classes and teach me the different techniques for each work out .
It made easy my decision to sign up.
However due to coronavirus I couldn't sign up , but For sure I will be coming back and becoming a member as soon everything goes back to normal.
Lydia S.
Dec 24, 2019
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Even coming from a background in collegiate and local rugby, I was intimidated to begin Crossfit. But immediately, I was floored by the warmth of Crossfit Arsenal. All the coaches are so friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. Suddenly, I was going to crossfit workouts 5-6 times a week, all due to the community that the gym offers and the fun, well-rounded programming. Jason (the gym's owner) has teased me for bringing so many of my other friends (and family members, including my 60-yr-old mom) to the gym for a workout because I want to show off the community I've been so lucky to find
Abhiram A.
Dec 22, 2019
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This is a long due review for CrossFit Arsenal. I believe that this is one of the best life decisions I've made to invest in myself and CF Arsenal is the perfect place for that. The coaches are excellent, and the community is inclusive, welcoming and very aware of your fitness needs and abilities. When I started here, I was more of a dilettante in CrossFit(with limited prior experience in it), and was dipping my feet into the water. The coaches made me feel very comfortable and eased me into everything, and now, I look forward to coming here every time. The annual CrossFit party (and all parties
Ryan McMorrow
Sep 22, 2019
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Daniel Rosseel
Sep 08, 2019
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Gregory Wallace
Aug 27, 2019
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Robb Carroll
Aug 25, 2019
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Theodore Smith
Jun 30, 2019
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Jason L.
Aug 30, 2018
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I was fortunate enough to be able to work out at CrossFit Arsenal from September '17 to June '18. Some things that I love about the place are:
The Coaches:
-The owner, Jason Gee, is a terrific guy. He has the heart of a lion and knows how to inspire. His programing is always fresh and innovative. He's very creative and he's always bringing something new, whether it be variations to warm-ups, recovery methods, or contests/social activities at the gym. He's got a great sense of humor, too, and manages to impart a lot of knowledge about fitness while keeping you entertained
The Coaches:
-The owner, Jason Gee, is a terrific guy. He has the heart of a lion and knows how to inspire. His programing is always fresh and innovative. He's very creative and he's always bringing something new, whether it be variations to warm-ups, recovery methods, or contests/social activities at the gym. He's got a great sense of humor, too, and manages to impart a lot of knowledge about fitness while keeping you entertained
Ashley F.
Jul 16, 2018
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My boyfriend and I checked out a few crossfit gyms seeing that we were going to be living in the Boston area for about 5 months and this gym was by far our favorite. the community speaks volumes. Everyone was so nice and welcoming I felt like it was my home gym I have been going to for years! They continued to help us grow in the sport and make great friends along the way! We will hate to say goodbye when in our time in Boston comes to an end
Kathy S.
Mar 08, 2018
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Jason and Jamie are excellent Crossfit coaches. They will get you in shape and challenge you consistently. Just don't have any "feelings"... well it's a joke, but they make you work-out to your ability. Jason and Jamie, when they're not there seem to be traveling around the world in their spare time to make themselves better Crossfit athletes and coaches. There is a high level of training and expertise amongst all the coaches. But you yourself don't have to be at their level, they work with where you're at. So don't feel too intimidated. I miss this
Benny D.
Dec 01, 2017
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I just want to write an update before 2017 ends. It's currently December of 2017 and I have been coming here for about 9 months. Since I started coming to this gym, I have lost over 25 lbs. I was 225lb in March and currently weight a little under 200. My lifestyle has gotten a lot healthier. I know for a fact that I got a lot stronger, faster, and fit because it's easy to track personal results.
There has been a few that remained the same, Workout still sucks, I'm still an out of shape Asian man, and everyone is likely going to walk away from this gym a bit sore. The owner and all
There has been a few that remained the same, Workout still sucks, I'm still an out of shape Asian man, and everyone is likely going to walk away from this gym a bit sore. The owner and all
Carly G.
Dec 31, 2016
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This is the 4th CrossFit gym I've belonged to and I'm so happy to be a member here. The people here are the most welcoming out of any I've tried, the coaches are amazing and the programming is varied and challenging, the way it should be. No matter what you're looking for in CrossFit, you'll find it here.
Tim W.
Sep 11, 2016
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An amazing place where I began my Crossfit journey! Jason and the staff are always attentive and helpful. The programming is excellent and never boring. I cannot say enough about the wonderful, supportive community that embraced and pushed me to new challenges!!
I moved to Boston on a work assignment and figured I'd give this Crossfit thing a try. Best idea I had! Jason and CFA were immediately welcoming and helped on-board this newbie into the world of barbells, burpees and double-unders. I'll miss CFA, but will continue with Crossfit as I return to DC.
Between the supportive community
I moved to Boston on a work assignment and figured I'd give this Crossfit thing a try. Best idea I had! Jason and CFA were immediately welcoming and helped on-board this newbie into the world of barbells, burpees and double-unders. I'll miss CFA, but will continue with Crossfit as I return to DC.
Between the supportive community
Siu Ping C.
Sep 01, 2016
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My favorite box! Like Beth, I was at an all-women's box which closed. Jason welcomed all of the members of my old gym, with a two week trial and letting me drop in anytime. Reasons this place is great:
- amazing coaching - attentive, supportive, and using Wodify to help us keep track of our progress, always lots of scaling options for all abilities
- great space - plenty of equipment, and next door to a track! (and lots of free parking)
- community - other members are super friendly, and cheer me on, and do fun stuff outside of working out
- flexibility - you don't need to reserve
- amazing coaching - attentive, supportive, and using Wodify to help us keep track of our progress, always lots of scaling options for all abilities
- great space - plenty of equipment, and next door to a track! (and lots of free parking)
- community - other members are super friendly, and cheer me on, and do fun stuff outside of working out
- flexibility - you don't need to reserve
Hayley O.
Mar 30, 2016
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Maranda A.
Mar 26, 2016
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Jason is a great coach! I'm a beginner-intermediate Crossfitter and have a tradition of doing a drop in class at a local box wherever I am traveling. I found CrossFit Arsenal on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I'm very happy I did! The wod was a hero wod....the day after the last open workout (scaling allowed, of course). Coach Jason did a great job of going over the movements during the warmup and giving personal advice when/where needed. That's something I appreciate in a crossfit coach. Not all coaches/boxes take the time to help you with your technique. That said, great wod
Gideon L.
Aug 02, 2015
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For experienced athletes or Crossfit rookies (like myself when I joined) - I can't recommend Arsenal highly enough! For this quick review - three things stand out (and I'll speak more from the point of view of someone joining without much Crossfit experience):
- Fitness gains.
Crossfit is intense, a great full-body workout that builds strength, mobility/flexibility, and stamina. Jason's programming is varied and always scalable to "your level". If you come regularly, you *will* experience results.
- Attentive coaches.
To anyone not so experienced with Crossfit
- Fitness gains.
Crossfit is intense, a great full-body workout that builds strength, mobility/flexibility, and stamina. Jason's programming is varied and always scalable to "your level". If you come regularly, you *will* experience results.
- Attentive coaches.
To anyone not so experienced with Crossfit
Cassie M.
Feb 13, 2015
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For starters, I would consider myself an athletic person, but maybe a semi-dormant athlete. In adulthood, I've never really found a type of workout that I loved; you know, that type that makes you WANT to go exercise. I never gained much from the conventional gyms, plus everyone goes in with blinders on, therefore, there's absolutely no sense of community.
Then I heard about this Crossfit thing. I was completely intimidated by the intensity and all of the heavy weight-lifting. But I LOVED the idea of being a part of a community and being motivated and "pushed" to get through
Then I heard about this Crossfit thing. I was completely intimidated by the intensity and all of the heavy weight-lifting. But I LOVED the idea of being a part of a community and being motivated and "pushed" to get through
Mitchell R.
Nov 01, 2014
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I've been using CFA as my new "drop-in" gym whenever I'm back on the east coast visiting family. I was a member of a previous gym that the owner of CFA used to coach at so I have had experience with his teaching style for awhile.
Pros:
1. Attentive trainers with smart coaching.
2. convenient location if you work over in the Allston/Brighton/Watertown area, with both on and off-street parking.
3. a welcoming community
4. excellent programming with a little more strength based/ Olympic lifting based workouts.
Unfortunately I was spoiled by here and my previous box in Boston
Pros:
1. Attentive trainers with smart coaching.
2. convenient location if you work over in the Allston/Brighton/Watertown area, with both on and off-street parking.
3. a welcoming community
4. excellent programming with a little more strength based/ Olympic lifting based workouts.
Unfortunately I was spoiled by here and my previous box in Boston
